Wisconsin Workforce Development Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can enhance access, equity, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities in workforce development programs across California.

The Otto Bremer Trust (OBT) is implementing new grantmaking approaches to effectively invest in people, places, and opportunities in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. The new model includes Strategic Grants and Community Responsive Fund grants. Strategic Grants are awarded directly by OBT to organizations with at least $500,000 in expenses from the previous year, aligning with OBT's objectives. Community Responsive Fund grants are managed by intermediary partners, focusing on organizations with less than $500,000 in expenses.

This program provides funding to designated agencies in specific Wisconsin counties to support efforts that divert at-risk youth from gang involvement into positive activities and services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Wisconsin tribes, county agencies, and local governments to develop programs that divert at-risk youth from gang involvement by connecting them with educational, recreational, and employment resources.

The Perkins CTE Reserve Grant, under the authority of the Wisconsin Perkins State Plan 2020, allocates secondary reserve funds to support the development, implementation, promotion, and monitoring of career pathways at the regional level. These pathways are aligned with state-identified high-skill, in-demand occupations or industries. The grant's objective is to increase the number of students accessing, participating in, and completing these career pathways, with a focus on equity and access for special populations. The grant has evolved over four years, initially focusing on creating the necessary infrastructure for regional career pathway development and then emphasizing student engagement, equitable access, and completion of career pathways, including career-based and work-based learning experiences.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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