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Wisconsin Workforce Development Grants

Explore 45 grant opportunities

Entrepreneurship Partner Grant Program
$200,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 6, 2024

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Just Transition Fund’s Local Economy Lab Initiative
$500,000
JU.S.t Transition Fund
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
La Crosse County Acquisition & Demolition Grant
$75,000
La Crosse County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit housing developers for the acquisition and demolition of deteriorated properties to facilitate the construction of new residential developments in aging neighborhoods.

Housing
Nonprofits
Patricia Ann Emberg Charitable Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Patricia Ann Emberg Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government-affiliated vocational and technical schools in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin to enhance workforce development in key industries like forestry and aircraft maintenance.

Education
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Access Grant
$500,000
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that help low-income residents and individuals with disabilities access affordable telecommunications services and digital literacy training.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Catalyst Grants
Contact for amount
Alliant Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This grant provides expert-led innovation support to eligible nonprofit organizations in Alliant Energy's service areas, helping them strengthen their missions and enhance community impact without offering direct financial assistance.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
PSAP Grant Program
$750,000
Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA/OEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This program provides funding to designated emergency communication centers in Wisconsin to implement advanced technology and training for improved 9-1-1 services.

Safety
Special district governments
Wisconsin Fast Forward – Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants
$400,000
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding for employers to create tailored training programs that equip unemployed, underemployed, and current workers with essential skills and credentials to meet workforce demands in Wisconsin.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Community-Led Momentum Grants
$250,000
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $250,000 for collaborative projects between Wisconsin community organizations and academic partners to improve public health and workforce development through innovative, evidence-based strategies.

Health
Nonprofits
Talent Recruitment Grant Program
$500,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin municipalities and eligible nonprofits to attract and incentivize out-of-state households to relocate to the state, helping to address workforce shortages and population declines.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
A Fund for Women (AFFW) Grants
Contact for amount
Madison Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Dane County, Wisconsin, that promote economic empowerment and opportunities for underserved women and those identifying as women, particularly from marginalized communities.

Education
Nonprofits
International Market Access Grant
$30,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance and support to Wisconsin-based businesses looking to expand their export activities and enter new international markets.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Eau Claire Community Development Block Grant
$660,000
City of Eau Claire Housing Division
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve housing and community services for low and moderate-income individuals in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant
$50,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Wisconsin meat processors for expanding operations and improving infrastructure to enhance the state's meat supply chain.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Veteran Service Organization Grant
$175,000
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to organizations that assist veterans and their families in navigating and securing federal benefits related to military service.

Income Security and Social Services
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
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
Dairy Business Builder Grants
$150,000
Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides financial support to small-to-medium-sized dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to promote innovative projects that enhance sustainability and profitability in the dairy industry.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Reproductive Health and Family Planning Grant
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to clinics in specific Wisconsin counties to improve access to reproductive health and family planning services, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits