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Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Grant Program
$40,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

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.

Agriculture
Individuals
Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants
$100,000
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects and programs that improve the quality of life in the greater Wausau area and Marathon County, focusing on long-term benefits and capacity-building for local organizations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greater Green Bay Grant Program
$20,000
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 11, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties to support innovative projects that address community needs in areas such as education, health, and the arts.

Community Development
City or township governments
Water-Right Charitable Fund
$3,000
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Fox Valley region that focus on basic needs, environmental initiatives, and educational efforts.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM) Brownfield Assessment Grant Program
$75,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2027

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations in Wisconsin to conduct environmental assessments of brownfield sites, facilitating their redevelopment and revitalization.

Environment
City or township governments
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
State Park And Forest Heritage Trust Fund Grant Program For Friends Groups
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit Friends Groups dedicated to maintaining and operating Wisconsin's state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Organics Management Grant
$2,500
Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables (W+R)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in Dane County that aim to reduce organic waste through composting, food recovery, and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments โ€“ National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Merrill Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Merrill area for projects that enhance community well-being and foster collaboration to address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grants for Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit conservation organizations for acquiring land and conservation easements to promote environmental protection and public recreational access.

Environment
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
$100,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, tribal bodies, and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin for developing and maintaining recreational trails and related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized use.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Foundation of Dunn County Grant Program
$5,000
Community Foundation of Dunn County
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and civic groups in Dunn County, Wisconsin, to address local community needs across various sectors such as health, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to states, territories, and Tribes to monitor beach water quality and inform the public about safety during recreational activities in coastal waters.

Environment
State governments
Schlecht Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Schlecht Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in rural north central Wisconsin that promote meaningful work, lifelong education, and connections to nature.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grants
$100,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This program provides funding to Wisconsin-based organizations and groups to enhance the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industries through collaborative projects that benefit the entire sector.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Healthy Lakes & Rivers Grants
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to improve shoreland habitat and water quality by implementing best practices on behalf of multiple property owners in Wisconsin.

Environment
County governments
Fabrication Laboratories Grant
$50,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin public school districts and tribal schools for establishing and expanding high-tech fabrication laboratories that enhance STEAM education and prepare students for future careers in advanced manufacturing and technology.

Employment Labor and Training
Independent school districts
ATV/UTV Trail Aids
$500,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, tribes, and federal agencies in Wisconsin for the development, maintenance, and rehabilitation of ATV and UTV trails to promote safe and sustainable off-road recreation.

Environment
City or township governments
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Grants For Friends Group
$60,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit groups and friends organizations in Wisconsin for improving recreational facilities and restoring habitats on state properties.

Recreation
Nonprofits