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Wisconsin Workforce Development Grants

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Community First Developer Program
$200,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin that train and mentor new professionals in affordable housing development, supporting structured internship and fellowship opportunities.

Housing
Nonprofits
Workforce Innovation Grant: Healthcare Employment, Access, and Rural Transformation Program
$10,000,000
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in rural Wisconsin to develop innovative solutions that address healthcare workforce shortages and improve access to quality healthcare services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Driving Brighter Futures Grant
$45,000
Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This grant provides financial support to public K-12 schools in the contiguous United States to enhance existing Automotive and Engineering Career and Technical Education programs, improving hands-on learning and workforce readiness for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Coordinating Care Across Wisconsin: Innovating Healthcare Through Partnership Grants
$20,000,000
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare providers and community organizations in rural and semi-rural Wisconsin to develop innovative partnerships that improve access to and coordination of healthcare services.

Health
County governments
Small Business Revitalization Grant Program
$10,000
7 Rivers Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

This funding initiative provides micro-grants to small for-profit businesses in rural Western Wisconsin, supporting projects that enhance economic vitality and community revitalization in towns with populations under 4,000.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Transportation Economic Assistance
$3,400,000
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Wisconsin for essential transportation infrastructure projects that help create or retain jobs by attracting or supporting businesses.

Transportation
City or township governments
Community-Led Seed Grants
$50,000
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Wisconsin-based community organizations for innovative projects that address public health challenges and promote health equity within the state.

Health
Nonprofits
MCW-Led Seed Grants
$50,000
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 to faculty at the Medical College of Wisconsin for innovative health research or workforce development projects that address critical health challenges in the state.

Health
Exclusive - see details
Veterans Employment Grant
$5,000
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to Wisconsin employers who hire and retain disabled veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 50 percent, rewarding them for maintaining employment over a full year.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Veterans Retraining Grant
$6,000
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Wisconsin veterans who are recently unemployed or underemployed, helping them access retraining opportunities to reenter the workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
Individuals
Academic Partners for Community-Led Seed Grants
Contact for amount
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This funding opportunity supports MCW faculty in collaborating with community organizations to develop and implement innovative health initiatives that address local health needs in Wisconsin.

Health
Private institutions of higher education
Financial Literacy Innovation Grants
$22,500
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 22, 2026

This program provides funding to Wisconsin educators and organizations to develop innovative financial literacy education initiatives for K-12 students, ensuring they meet new graduation requirements.

Education
Independent school districts
Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Oshkosh Corporation Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that address poverty, promote economic self-sufficiency, and support youth mentoring in the communities where Oshkosh employees live and work.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Community Health Workers Grants
$600,000
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural organizations in Wisconsin to expand community health worker programs, improving healthcare access and outcomes for low-income and underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grants
Contact for amount
Alliant Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and community organizations in Iowa and Wisconsin that focus on addressing hunger, housing, workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, and community safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Technical Skills Partner Grants Mini Tech Skills
$24,999
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create hands-on STEAM workshops for underserved youth, enhancing technical skills and career exploration opportunities within the Best Buy Teen Tech Centers network.

Education
Nonprofits
Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2025
$3,450,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This program provides funding to four designated initiatives to support dairy businesses in developing, marketing, and distributing innovative dairy products while enhancing regional resilience and farmer income.

Agriculture
Exclusive - see details
Immediate Impact Grant
$25,000
Common Good Philanthropies
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 2, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that are implementing innovative projects to improve long-term services and supports for older adults and individuals with diverse abilities.

Health
Nonprofits
WDVA Nonprofit Grant
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations that assist veterans and their families with essential services and resources for a successful transition to civilian life.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps- Bureau wide
$210,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

Natural Resources
State governments