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Explore 202 grant opportunities

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
Equity Fund
$5,000
PFund Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This program provides $5,000 grants to BIPOC LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area to support their business growth through funding, education, and networking opportunities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Green Bay Packers Foundation Grant
$8,000
Green Bay Packers Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations focused on animal welfare, community initiatives, environmental issues, or health and wellness projects.

Community Development
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
Artistic Development Grant
$4,000
Chequamegon Bay Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support for artists in Ashland and Bayfield County, Wisconsin, to pursue educational opportunities that enhance their artistic skills and benefit the local community.

Arts
Individuals
Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Grant Program
$610,000
Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust (administred by Bank of America)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations conducting medical research, especially those focused on improving disease treatment and health outcomes, with a preference for projects based in the Midwest.

Health
Nonprofits
Sprouts Fund
$10,000
Milwaukee Parks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for community-led projects in Milwaukee County Parks, focusing on enhancing community connections and well-being, particularly in historically underserved neighborhoods.

Health
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Innovation Awards
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Innovation Awards
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This program recognizes and promotes innovative products, services, or ideas from various sectors in Wisconsin, encouraging applications and nominations from individuals and organizations across the state.

Community Development
Individuals
SCVF Valley Arts Grants
$5,000
St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the St. Croix Valley to support innovative arts programs that enhance community engagement and accessibility.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
PFund Scholarship for LGBTQIA Individuals
$12,000
PFund Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This scholarship provides financial support to LGBTQ+ individuals from the Upper Midwest pursuing various educational paths, helping them achieve their academic and professional goals.

Health
Individuals
2024 Community Impact Grants
$10,000
United Way St Croix and Red Cedar Valleys
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Dunn and Pepin counties, Wisconsin, to improve the health, education, and financial stability of local residents.

Infrastructure
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
Laack Memorial Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This grant provides funding for theater programs in the Chilton area, supporting public charities and government units that enhance educational and cultural initiatives.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Douglas County Disaster and Welfare Fund
$10,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Douglas County, Wisconsin, to deliver essential relief and welfare services to individuals and families impacted by disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Grant Program
$150,000
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Milwaukee area that promote racial equity and inclusion through initiatives in early childhood education, mental health, and workforce development.

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
The Ladies Benevolent Society: Advocates for Older Adults Grants
$5,000
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to improve the health, independence, and quality of life for low-income or socially isolated older adults aged 55 and over.

Health
Nonprofits
GGBCF R. Bruce & Alyce S. Kopseker Trust Fund
Contact for amount
R. Bruce & Alyce S. Kopseker Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that help seniors over 60 in Door County, Wisconsin, maintain their health and independence at home.

Health
City or township governments
Frontera Farmer Foundation Grant Program
$15,000
Frontera Farmer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized family farms in the Midwest that focus on sustainable practices and sell their products in the Chicago market.

Agriculture
Nonprofits