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Wisconsin Community Development Grants

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Johnson Creek Tourism Marketing Grant
$10,000
Village of Johnson Creek Tourism Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides financial support for organizations and individuals to promote tourism-related events in Johnson Creek that encourage overnight stays, through marketing initiatives and advertising efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2024 NBA Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
NBA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

Youth
Nonprofits
West Bend Insurance Company’s Charitable Fund
Contact for amount
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2024

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation offers grants to 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations in the greater West Bend area, Wisconsin, prioritizing projects in arts and culture, education, family, youth, elderly, health and human services, community development, and historic preservation, with an application deadline of 10/07/2024.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
The Farmer Rancher Grant Program
$30,000
Minnesota University of Minnesota (NCR-SARE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding for farmers and ranchers in the North Central region to develop and share sustainable agricultural practices through research and educational projects.

Agriculture
Individuals
Solar for Good
$50,000
RENEW Wisconsin (in partnership with Couillard Solar Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This program provides solar panels and canopies to mission-driven nonprofits and houses of worship in Wisconsin, helping them reduce energy costs and promote renewable energy adoption in their communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
CFCWI Major Project Grant
$50,000
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (CFCWI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for significant community projects in Portage and Waushara Counties that promote collaboration across various sectors to enhance quality of life in areas such as arts, education, environment, helping people, and wellness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Maternal Medicaid Enrollment Projects
$50,000
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist pregnant and postpartum individuals in Wisconsin with Medicaid applications and renewals, aiming to improve maternal health and reduce disparities.

Health
Nonprofits
Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants
$100,000
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects and programs that improve the quality of life in the greater Wausau area and Marathon County, focusing on long-term benefits and capacity-building for local organizations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program
$3,500
Wisconsin Arts Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides funding to traditional artists in Wisconsin to mentor apprentices in preserving and sharing cultural art forms at risk of being lost.

Arts
Nonprofits
DSACF Unity Fund Grant
$25,000
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in the Duluth area that promote equity and justice for people of African Heritage through community-building activities and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Needmor’s Core Grant for Community Organizing
Contact for amount
Needmor Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots community organizing groups in the Midwest that focus on empowering low- and moderate-income populations, particularly those historically excluded from civic participation, to drive systemic change and promote social justice.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the St. Croix Valley region of Minnesota and Wisconsin that address community needs in areas such as healthcare, affordable housing, youth education, and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kohler Foundation Grant Program
$10,000
Kohler Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in rural and underserved communities across Wisconsin to develop innovative arts and education programs that create a significant impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Crisis Program Enhancement Grants
$100,000
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help rural communities in Wisconsin improve their crisis intervention programs for behavioral health emergencies, particularly through collaboration with law enforcement.

Health
County governments
Wisconsin Urban Wildlife Damage Abatement and Control Grant
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2023

This grant provides funding to urban governments in Wisconsin to create and implement plans for managing wildlife populations, specifically targeting issues caused by white-tailed deer and Canada geese.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Talent Recruitment Grant Program
$500,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin municipalities and eligible nonprofits to attract and incentivize out-of-state households to relocate to the state, helping to address workforce shortages and population declines.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
NCR-SARE Graduate Student Grant Program
$20,000
North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This program provides funding for graduate students in the North Central Region to conduct research that promotes sustainable agriculture practices.

Community Development
Individuals
Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) Program
$3,400,000
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Wisconsin to improve transportation infrastructure that supports new business development and job creation.

Transportation
City or township governments
2024 Crawford County Community Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations, school districts, and local government agencies in Crawford County, Wisconsin, to implement projects that promote economic development in the area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Somerset Community Foundation Grants 2026
$1,500
Somerset Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions to support community improvement projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Somerset, Wisconsin.

Community Development
Nonprofits