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Wisconsin Community Development Grants

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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
America250 Grant Program
$2,500
Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin to create arts projects that celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026.

Arts
Nonprofits
Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund
$2,000,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides forgivable grants to financial institutions and project sponsors for developing and preserving affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households in the Chicago area.

Housing
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
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
Create Wisconsin Statewide Artist Grant
Contact for amount
Create Wisconsin
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual artists in Wisconsin, focusing on both personal artistic development and community engagement initiatives across all 72 counties.

Arts
Individuals
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
Tribal Elder Community Food Box Grant Program
$1,500,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations for purchasing and distributing culturally appropriate food to support food security and sovereignty for Tribal elders in Wisconsin.

Food and Nutrition
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
Local Building Community Connections Grants
Contact for amount
St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in the St. Croix Valley that promote community engagement and social connections to enhance mental well-being.

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
Evjue Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Evjue Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Dane County, Wisconsin, that focus on community betterment, progressive values, and essential services such as food, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Business Development Grant Program
$250,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to local organizations and governments in Wisconsin to create initiatives that support small businesses and promote entrepreneurship, particularly in underserved communities.

Business and Commerce
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
Emergency First Responder Grant
$7,500
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance departments for essential emergency response equipment and life-safety tools to enhance their capabilities and ensure responder safety.

Safety
Special district 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