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Wisconsin Environment Grants

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Water-Right Charitable Fund
$3,000
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Fox Valley region that focus on basic needs, environmental initiatives, and educational efforts.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM) Brownfield Assessment Grant Program
$75,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2027

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations in Wisconsin to conduct environmental assessments of brownfield sites, facilitating their redevelopment and revitalization.

Environment
City or township governments
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
State Park And Forest Heritage Trust Fund Grant Program For Friends Groups
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit Friends Groups dedicated to maintaining and operating Wisconsin's state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Brownfield Grant Program
$250,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance for cleaning up contaminated industrial and commercial properties in Wisconsin, enabling their redevelopment and revitalization by individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and local governments.

Environment
City or township governments
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Merrill Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Give Chippewa County Grant
$3,500
Community Foundation of Chippewa County
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, to support essential services and community well-being through collective philanthropic contributions.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grants for Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit conservation organizations for acquiring land and conservation easements to promote environmental protection and public recreational access.

Environment
Nonprofits
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

Natural Resources
State governments
Producer Led Watershed Protection Grant Program
$40,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This program provides funding to farmer-led groups in Wisconsin to implement conservation practices that improve soil health and water quality in local watersheds.

Environment
Individuals
Community Impact Grants
$5,000
Community Foundation of Dunn County
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and civic groups in Dunn County, Wisconsin, to address local community needs across various sectors such as health, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Idle Sites Redevelopment Program
$250,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin local governments for redeveloping idle or underutilized properties to boost economic growth and community revitalization.

Community Development
City or township governments
F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes state agencies for implementing strategies to combat aquatic invasive species and protect the region's ecosystems and economy.

Natural Resources
State governments
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to states, territories, and Tribes for monitoring beach water quality and ensuring public safety from harmful pathogens during recreational activities.

Environment
State governments
Schlecht Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Schlecht Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in five Wisconsin counties that focus on creating meaningful employment, building youth character, and fostering connections to nature.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention And Reactivation) Grant Program
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This grant provides financial support to individuals and organizations in Wisconsin for projects that promote safe and ethical hunting by recruiting new hunters, especially adults, women, and families, while addressing barriers to participation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Healthy Lakes & Rivers Grants
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin to implement affordable practices that improve water quality and habitat along shorelands, benefiting community members and the environment.

Environment
County governments
Brownfield Site Assessment Grant Program
$150,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Wisconsin for environmental assessments and site preparation of contaminated industrial and commercial properties to promote redevelopment and economic revitalization.

Environment
City or township governments
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Grants For Friends Group
$60,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit groups and friends organizations in Wisconsin for improving recreational facilities and restoring habitats on state properties.

Recreation
Nonprofits