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Wisconsin Community Development Grants

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2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - Central Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover from challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement Grant
$100,000
United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County (UWGMWC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in their efforts to help individuals overcome barriers to stable employment, such as lack of education, transportation issues, and past criminal records, enabling them to achieve economic stability.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Green Bay Packers Foundation Grant
$8,000
Green Bay Packers Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations focused on animal welfare, community initiatives, environmental issues, or health and wellness projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Portage Area Community Fund
$1,000
Portage Area Community Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sprouts Fund
$10,000
Milwaukee Parks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for community-led projects in Milwaukee County Parks, focusing on enhancing community connections and well-being, particularly in historically underserved neighborhoods.

Health
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Innovation Awards
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Innovation Awards
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This program recognizes and promotes innovative products, services, or ideas from various sectors in Wisconsin, encouraging applications and nominations from individuals and organizations across the state.

Community Development
Individuals
Ready, Set, Go! Grant Program
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin's Destination Marketing Organizations and Native American tribes to help them host competitive sporting events that attract visitors and boost the local economy.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grant
$10,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to businesses, local and tribal governments, and nonprofits in Wisconsin to establish electronics recycling sites, particularly in underserved areas, while requiring a 20% matching contribution.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sparking Change Grant
$10,000
USA for UNHCR
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant Program
$39,550
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin to promote tourism through innovative marketing initiatives and events that attract visitors from outside the local area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Vitality Grant
$25,000
Fond du Lac Area Foundation; Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation; Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofits and schools in rural areas of Fond du Lac and Dodge counties to support economic and community development initiatives that enhance local vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Good Idea Mini Grant
$500
Sauk County Arts & Culture Committee
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides financial support to artists, musicians, writers, and non-profit organizations in Sauk County to foster cultural enrichment within the community.

Arts
Individuals
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Grant Program
$150,000
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Milwaukee area that promote racial equity and inclusion through initiatives in early childhood education, mental health, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Opportunity Fund
$50,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation (BWCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and grassroots organizations in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin to implement community-driven projects that promote equity, resilience, and belonging.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Ladies Benevolent Society: Advocates for Older Adults Grants
$5,000
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to improve the health, independence, and quality of life for low-income or socially isolated older adults aged 55 and over.

Health
Nonprofits
GGBCF R. Bruce & Alyce S. Kopseker Trust Fund
Contact for amount
R. Bruce & Alyce S. Kopseker Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that help seniors over 60 in Door County, Wisconsin, maintain their health and independence at home.

Health
City or township governments
Creative Communities Program
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Arts Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides funding for new or expanded collaborative arts projects that promote arts education, cultural understanding, and community development in Wisconsin.

Arts
Nonprofits
Frontera Farmer Foundation Grant Program
$15,000
Frontera Farmer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized family farms in the Midwest that focus on sustainable practices and sell their products in the Chicago market.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits