Wisconsin Arts Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the greater Wausau area and Marathon County, Wisconsin, focusing on advancing education and the arts within the community.

This program provides funding to businesses, event planners, and nonprofits to create or improve tourism-related projects and events that boost visitor engagement and economic activity in the Plover Area.

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits, educational institutions, and community organizations in Merrill, Wisconsin, to support projects that improve the quality of life for residents and visitors across various sectors.

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations that enhance community well-being through charitable, educational, and cultural initiatives, primarily in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Palm Beach, Florida.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving the Portage School District area, focusing on projects that enhance community life through civic, cultural, educational, and recreational initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Upper Midwest to support community programs that preserve and promote Nordic cultural traditions through activities like festivals, workshops, and performances.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, school groups, and community-serving entities in Whitewater, Wisconsin, for projects that enhance education, culture, and public service within the community.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Middleton area that focus on cultural enrichment, community development, education, and addressing essential needs for local residents.

The 2025 Creation and Presentation Program (CPP) Grants are multi-year financial aids provided by the Wisconsin Arts Board to established nonprofit arts organizations in Wisconsin, aiming to enhance the state's cultural life by supporting their operations and artistic programs that demonstrate strong management, high artistic quality, and significant local, regional, or statewide impact.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public charities in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, for projects that address critical community needs across various sectors, including arts, education, health, and the environment.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, that are working on innovative projects to improve the community's quality of life.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and initiatives that empower women and girls in Marinette County, Wisconsin, and Menominee County, Michigan.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Brown, Door, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties, focusing on capacity-building efforts to enhance their sustainability and effectiveness, particularly for those led by people of color and serving older populations.

This grant provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations in Stevens Point for projects that boost tourism and increase overnight stays in the city.

The **Women’s Giving Circle (WGC)**, a fund of the **Eau Claire Community Foundation**, supports initiatives that enhance the lives of women and children in **Eau Claire County, Wisconsin**, through the power of collective philanthropy. By pooling the resources and generosity of local women, the WGC aims to create meaningful, lasting change in the community. Its grant program funds projects that directly address the needs, challenges, and opportunities facing women and children, fostering greater equity, empowerment, and well-being. For the **2025 grant cycle**, the Women’s Giving Circle will consider funding requests of up to **$7,000**, with a grant period running from **January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025**. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or those working with a qualified fiscal agent, as well as tax-exempt government, educational, and religious institutions. Projects must primarily benefit **women and/or children under 18 years old** and serve Eau Claire County residents. Applications should demonstrate cultural sensitivity and alignment with community needs, avoiding duplication of existing programs or services. The WGC places a strong emphasis on fairness, inclusion, and collaboration. Grants are not awarded to organizations that engage in discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. Additionally, to ensure equitable distribution of funds, organizations funded in two consecutive years are ineligible to apply in the third year but may reapply in the fourth. Proposals should demonstrate how the initiative complements existing community efforts, fills an unmet need, and produces tangible outcomes for the intended beneficiaries. Certain requests will be evaluated **on a case-by-case basis**, including travel that supports project implementation and funding requests from other foundations or endowments. However, some types of funding are **not supported**, such as annual fundraising drives, capital campaigns, debt reduction, building funds, political activities, scholarly research, or religiously focused projects. The WGC also avoids grants for ongoing operational expenses or unrelated asset purchases, keeping its focus on direct-impact initiatives that create measurable improvements in the lives of local women and children. When reviewing applications, the Women’s Giving Circle prioritizes proposals that are clear, purposeful, and aligned with the applicant’s mission. Strong applications define a specific goal, outline how success will be measured, and demonstrate a lasting positive effect on the community. Through this program, the Women’s Giving Circle continues its mission of empowering women to be catalysts for change—investing in local solutions that nurture the health, education, and advancement of women and children throughout Eau Claire County.

The Community Foundation of Chippewa County in Wisconsin is offering grants ranging from $500 to $6,500 to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that benefit the communities of Chippewa County, with a focus on projects that promote arts, culture, community development, education, environment, animal welfare, health and human services, and demonstrate sustainability and strong volunteer involvement.

This award recognizes individuals in the Madison community who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and volunteerism in promoting peace and cooperation among diverse populations.

The City of Wausau in Wisconsin is accepting applications for its 2025 Community Development Block Grant, aimed at benefiting low/moderate income persons, preventing slums/blight, and addressing urgent needs, with a focus on affordable housing, public services, and public facilities, open to public or private non-profit agencies, public housing authorities, and government entities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Milwaukee area for impactful projects that improve community well-being in areas such as arts, education, environment, health, and family support.