Waspact Foundation Grant

The Wispact Foundation, established in 2021, serves as a philanthropic extension of Wispact Inc., committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities throughout Wisconsin. Operating as a private foundation, its mission is centered on building strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations that deliver essential support and services to persons with disabilities. Through its grantmaking efforts, Wispact Foundation aims to empower such organizations, enabling them to further their reach and improve the quality of life for Wisconsin residents with disabilities. The foundation provides financial support through a competitive grant process, focusing on initiatives that directly benefit individuals with disabilities. Eligible projects are those that offer services or access to services in the categories of housing, assistive devices, education and recreation, and transportation. These funding priorities reflect Wispact's commitment to addressing the fundamental needs that contribute to independent, dignified, and inclusive living for persons with disabilities. Eligibility for funding is strictly limited to nonprofit organizations holding 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code. In addition to nonprofit status, applicant organizations must be in good standing and must use any awarded funds solely to benefit individuals with disabilities residing in Wisconsin. Importantly, the individuals served must hold a designation as a “Beneficiary,” ensuring that resources are directed to those who qualify under specific disability service definitions. The foundation has a single annual grant cycle, with the deadline for submission set for August 8, 2025. Applications must be submitted online via the Wispact Application Portal. While the website provides background and eligibility information, further details on the structure or specific questions of the application form are not made publicly available. No pre-application deadlines or Q&A sessions were indicated in the current guidance, and no explicit evaluation criteria were published. It is expected that applications will be assessed based on alignment with the foundation’s mission and impact potential. Though no explicit award ceiling, award floor, or total program funding amounts are listed, the foundation clearly defines allowable spending areas. There is also no mention of a required match or co-funding from applicants. The opportunity is not rolling but may be recurring, though recurrence information is not explicitly confirmed. Applicants should anticipate a single application period annually unless otherwise stated in future announcements. The Wispact Foundation is located at 1433 N. Water Street, Suite 408, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202. Interested parties can reach the foundation by phone at (608) 268-6006 or toll-free at (833) 653-6503. Fax inquiries can be sent to (608) 252-8449. These contact points may be used for clarifications or technical assistance with the application process. Further information is accessible on their official website, including recent success stories and recipient profiles that illustrate the grant’s community impact.