Wisconsin Arts Grants

This grant provides financial support to organizations in the Duluth area that promote equity and justice for people of African Heritage through community-building activities and initiatives.

This program provides financial support to artists, musicians, writers, and non-profit organizations in Sauk County to foster cultural enrichment within the community.

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations for marketing, web, and outreach projects that enhance community services.

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that enhance education, arts, and economic development to benefit the Whitewater community in Wisconsin.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Chicago Metropolitan Area that focus on education, healthcare, and human services, particularly for underserved children and communities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Middleton area that focus on cultural enrichment, community development, education, and addressing essential needs for residents.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

This grant provides funding to farmers in Wisconsin to develop and implement innovative methods for optimizing commercial nitrogen use in their agricultural practices, in collaboration with a University of Wisconsin institution.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Brown, Door, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties, focusing on capacity-building efforts to enhance their sustainability and effectiveness, particularly for those led by people of color and serving older populations.

This grant provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations in Stevens Point for projects that boost tourism and increase overnight stays in the city.

The Women’s Giving Circle, a fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation, is to improve the quality of life for women and children in Eau Claire County through collective philanthropy. Donor Name: Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) State: Wisconsin County: Eau Claire County (WI) Deadline: Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Information ONLY requests up to $7,000 will be considered. WGC grant period (January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025). Grant Eligibility and Restrictions Applicants will need to submit evidence of 501(c)(3) IRS status, or another qualified 501(c)(3) organization must agree to serve as fiscal agent. Applications from tax-exempt entities like government, educational and religious organizations are also accepted. The applicant’s proposal must address the needs of women and/or children 18 years of age and younger. The Women’s Giving Circle makes grants to nonprofit agencies located in Eau Claire County, or to those able to demonstrate significant impact within this area. The Women’s Giving Circle does not make grants to organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, familial status, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, lawful sources of income, national origin, or any other discriminatory practice prohibited by state or federal law and the organization must demonstrate cultural sensitivity in the implementation of the project. If an organization is funded by the Women’s Giving Circle in two consecutive years, its application will not be considered in the third year. However, it can apply again in the fourth year. The Women’s Giving Circle supports proposals that have been planned considering overall community needs and do not duplicate existing services. Funding for the following will be considered on a case-by-case basis: Travel grants that do not directly support the implementation of the proposal. Requests from endowments and foundations. Because of limited funds the following will not be supported: Annual fundraising drives Asset purchases not related to the proposal Capital campaigns Debt reduction Ongoing operating expenses or building funds Political parties, candidates, or partisan activities Proposals with a religious focus Scholarly research. Evaluation Criteria The Women’s Giving Circle Fund favors proposals that: Give a clear and concise explanation of a new or ongoing proposal. Fulfill the applicant’s mission statement Positively impact the lives of the target population of women and/or children in Eau Claire County. Establish a clear purpose for the proposal and explain how it will be determined whether or not the purpose has been accomplished. For more information, visit ECCF.

The Community Foundation of Chippewa County in Wisconsin is offering grants ranging from $500 to $6,500 to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that benefit the communities of Chippewa County, with a focus on projects that promote arts, culture, community development, education, environment, animal welfare, health and human services, and demonstrate sustainability and strong volunteer involvement.

This award recognizes individuals in the Madison community who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and volunteerism in promoting peace and cooperation among diverse populations.

The City of Wausau in Wisconsin is accepting applications for its 2025 Community Development Block Grant, aimed at benefiting low/moderate income persons, preventing slums/blight, and addressing urgent needs, with a focus on affordable housing, public services, and public facilities, open to public or private non-profit agencies, public housing authorities, and government entities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Milwaukee area for impactful projects that improve community well-being in areas such as arts, education, environment, health, and family support.

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.

The Northland Community Foundation is offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $31,800 to nonprofit organizations, public sector agencies, and other entities in Clay and Platte counties, focusing on sustaining programs that improve the well-being of children, excluding individual needs, scholarships, capital campaigns, and several other categories.

The Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (JACVB) is seeking applications for its Tourism Marketing Fund to assist attractions and event organizers with marketing to visitors from outside of Rock County to encourage overnight hotel stays and provide a positive economic impact. Donor Name: Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau State: Wisconsin County: Rock County (WI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (JACVB) is an independent non-profit 501 c 6 organization and serves as Janesville’s Destination Marketing Organization. Award Considerations  Priority will be given to requests that will create overnight stays in the Janesville community. Items considered when reviewing the grant applications include:  Positive economic impact for a greater number and range of Janesville businesses  Application quality – complete, well thought out, and timely submission  Organization requesting grant is a non-profit entity (501.c.3 or 501.c.6)  Uniqueness/innovation of an event/promotion in serving as a draw for visitors  Potential of event/promotion becoming self-supporting  Event/promotion draws county, state, or regional media exposure  Creating new or increased business for Janesville  Matching funds from the applicant  Aligns with the “Janesville, Wisconsin’s Great Outside” brand Qualifying Projects  Target marketing audiences must be outside of Rock County, Wisconsin. Qualifying projects include but are not limited to:  Promotion of a special event to potential visitors outside Rock County  Development of marketing materials (brochures, videos, website design, direct mail, etc.)  Advertising buys and social media campaigns  Conference and sporting event bidding fees  Eligibility  Criteria Strong preference will be given to non-profit organizations or those with a strong and demonstrated partnership with a non-profit. The JACVB will not consider requests from the following: Organizations that discriminate because of race, color, creed, gender, religion, or national origin  Political organizations, candidates for political office, or organizations whose primary purpose is to influence legislation  Building, brick and mortar, and capital campaigns  Organizations or events that benefit only a few  Organizations requesting funding for staffing/administrative/operational/supplies purposes For more information, visit JACVB.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin for planning projects that improve water quality and watershed management through innovative methods, education, and outreach.

The St. Croix Valley Foundation is offering Music Education Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for K-12 schools in specified counties of Minnesota and Wisconsin, to enhance music education programs through funding materials, guest artists, community outreach, and collaborations, with a preference for hands-on activities over technological innovations.