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Wisconsin Recreation Grants

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Downtown Building Security Program
Contact for amount
Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to property and business owners in Downtown Fond du Lac to enhance safety through the installation of surveillance cameras and emergency access lock boxes.

Safety
Small businesses
Tourism Marketing Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and partners for marketing projects that attract out-of-town visitors to special events in Janesville, Wisconsin, boosting local tourism and economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Chi–Cal Rivers Fund
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal governments, and educational institutions in the Chicago and Calumet region to implement conservation projects that improve waterways, enhance natural habitats, and engage communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Waspact Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Wispact Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that deliver essential services and support to individuals with disabilities, focusing on areas such as housing, education, transportation, and assistive devices.

Income Security and Social Services
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
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
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
Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Grant
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations, schools, and tribes in Wisconsin to develop and implement programs that promote safe and ethical hunting practices, particularly targeting adults, women, and families.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
City of Madison Neighborhood Grants
$25,000
City of Madison
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides funding to neighborhood groups, nonprofits, and community organizations in Madison to enhance public spaces, foster community engagement, and build leadership within the community.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Wausau & Marathon County Parks & Recreation Foundation Grants
$5,000
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater Wausau area and Marathon County, Wisconsin, to enhance local parks and recreational activities.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Bernick’s Beverages and Vending Fund Grants
$40,000
Bernick Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in specific Minnesota and Wisconsin communities to enhance youth education and promote health and fitness initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Grants For Friends Group
$60,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Shooting Range Grant Program
$75,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to various governmental entities, organizations, and educational institutions in Wisconsin for the construction and improvement of shooting ranges.

Capacity Building
County governments
Racine Special Event Grant Fund
$20,000
City of Racine
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Racine to host events that attract visitors from outside the area, encouraging overnight stays and showcasing the city's culture and attractions.

Recreation
City or township governments