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Wisconsin grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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OVC FY25 Invited to Apply Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance - Wisconsin Crisis Response
$1,364,315
U.S. Department of Justice (Office for Victims of Crime)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to state and local agencies, victim service organizations, and non-profits to support victims of terrorism and mass violence through compensation and crisis response services.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Douglas County Disaster and Welfare Fund
$10,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

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
Community Needs Grants
$6,500
Community Foundation of Chippewa County
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public charities in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, for projects that address critical community needs across various sectors, including arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kohler Foundation Grants
$10,000
Kohler Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative arts and education projects in Sheboygan County and rural Wisconsin, prioritizing initiatives that demonstrate community impact and scalability.

Arts
Nonprofits
William A. Bingham Family Endowment Fund
$100,000
Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2025

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Eau Claire area for high-impact projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
HCF SPARK Grant Program 2026
$10,000
Hudson Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects by local nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions in the Hudson School District to improve community life and address social issues.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026 River Falls Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
River Falls Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions that enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in the River Falls School District area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
New Richmond Area Community Foundation Grant
$2,500
New Richmond Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions that serve the New Richmond, Wisconsin area, helping them enhance community well-being through operational costs or specific projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Somerset Community Foundation Grants 2026
$1,500
Somerset Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions to support community improvement projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Somerset, Wisconsin.

Community Development
Nonprofits
​2025 Simplified Equipment-Only Grant
$99,999
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection
State

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2025

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides funding for Wisconsin-based small businesses, nonprofits, and local governments to purchase equipment that enhances the processing, storage, and distribution of locally produced food products.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
CFCWI Major Project Grant
$50,000
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (CFCWI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for significant community projects in Portage and Waushara Counties that promote collaboration across various sectors to enhance quality of life in areas such as arts, education, environment, helping people, and wellness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
OACF Community Arts Grants
$5,000
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for innovative arts projects that engage the community and enhance cultural programming in specific counties of Wisconsin.

Education
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Fast Forward - Workforce Training Grants
$400,000
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
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
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Creative Communities Program
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Arts Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides funding for new or expanded collaborative arts projects that promote arts education, cultural understanding, and community development in Wisconsin.

Arts
Nonprofits
2025 Maternal and Child Health Summit Provider - Funding Application Survey
$10,000
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to plan and host two virtual summits focused on improving maternal and child health in Wisconsin, targeting local and Tribal health agencies.

Health
Nonprofits
Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Grant Program
$40,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
State

Application Deadline

Jan 17, 2025

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This program provides funding to Wisconsin farmers and their partners to conduct research on improving nitrogen use in agriculture through collaborative field studies.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2024 Kohler Foundation Grant Program
$10,000
Kohler Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in rural and underserved communities across Wisconsin to develop innovative arts and education programs that create a significant impact.

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

Application Deadline

Sep 6, 2024

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

The Entrepreneurship Partner Program provides grants to technical assistance providers, which can be used for their operational costs and for accelerator or more in-depth programs. Donor Name: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) State: Wisconsin County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The goal of the Entrepreneurship Partner Grant is to encourage the formation of entrepreneurship support programs and to develop startup and emerging growth companies in the state of Wisconsin. The EPG program is intended to increase entrepreneurship activities across Wisconsin. Utilizing community building, capacity building, business financing, technical assistance, and other similar support, the program will strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Those served by the funded programs may be provided with a wide range of support including, but not limited to, financing, experienced hands-on mentorship, educational programming, visibility to investors, community building, leadership training, entrepreneurship and networking events, idea validation, and business development strategies.Β  The program provides an entity operating a not-for-profit entrepreneurship program with grant funding used to support its direct operational expenses for specific projects and initiatives. Program funds may also be used for eligible financial support of participant companies/individuals related to technical assistance program participation. Funding Information FY25: $2,250,000Β  The maximum EPG grant amount is $200,000. Eligible Use of Funds EPGs can fund the following activities. Costs are only eligible to be applied to grant and matching fund expenses after WEDC approval.Β  Operational expenses related to the project and provision of technical assistance to businesses.Β  Funding to businesses related to the project. Eligibility Criteria EPG applicants must meet the following criteria: Be a not-for-profit organization, to include nonprofit entities, units of government, educational institutions, community organizations, foundations, Tribal entities, or nonprofit entities acting as a fiscal agent on behalf of another organization.Β  Is requesting funding to create and/or manage programs aimed at fostering entrepreneurial community development, enhancing capacity, providing business financing, offering technical assistance, or supporting other similar entrepreneurial initiatives or program(s) to support the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.Β  For more information, visit WEDC.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Go Outside Fund
$500
Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Jul 18, 2024

The Go Outside Fund by the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin offers grants between $100 and $500 to teachers and organizations in Wisconsin, aiming to facilitate outdoor, nature-based learning experiences for children aged pre-K to 12 by covering costs such as field supplies, transportation, and educator costs.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Merrill Area Beyond Crayons & Computers Grants
$1,000
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative and creative projects that enhance the educational experience for Pre-K to 12th grade teachers and students in the Merrill School District.

Education
Individuals