Grants in Wisconsin: 83+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Wisconsin can access federal grants open to all states, Wisconsin-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Wisconsin nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

83+

Grants Available

$28.5M

Total Funding Tracked

$1.2M

Average Award

WI

State

Top Funding Categories in Wisconsin

philanthropygeneraleducation

Active Grants in Wisconsin

Lynde And Harry Bradley Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Lynde And Harry Bradley Foundation Inc

Lynde And Harry Bradley Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $54,397,943 in grants. Total assets: $987,072,699. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Bader Philanthropies Inc — Grants Program
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Bader Philanthropies Inc

Bader Philanthropies Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $32,697,652 in grants. Total assets: $24,467,566. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Argosy Foundation — Grants Program
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Argosy Foundation

Argosy Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $14,525,208 in grants. Total assets: $43,726,835. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
U S Bancorp Foundation — Grants Program
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U S Bancorp Foundation

U S Bancorp Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $38,232,206 in grants. Total assets: $162,530,488. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation Inc

American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $10,201,399 in grants. Total assets: $18,187,407. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
The Robert D And Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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The Robert D And Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc

The Robert D And Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Waukesha, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $54,002,017 in grants. Total assets: $841,791,534. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Fund For Wisconsin Scholars Inc — Grants Program
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Fund For Wisconsin Scholars Inc

Fund For Wisconsin Scholars Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $12,937,302 in grants. Total assets: $271,955,838. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
We Energies Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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We Energies Foundation Inc

We Energies Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $14,606,325 in grants. Total assets: $84,175,202. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc — Grants Program
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Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc

Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. In 2024, the foundation distributed $10,434,780 in grants. Total assets: $8,025,976. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Joseph And Vera Zilber Family — Grants Program
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Joseph And Vera Zilber Family

Joseph And Vera Zilber Family is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $11,942,457 in grants. Total assets: $356,779,401. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Inc

Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $25,418,833 in grants. Total assets: $89,532,935. Primary focus area: education. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Rosenau Family Research Foundation — Grants Program
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Rosenau Family Research Foundation

Rosenau Family Research Foundation is a private foundation based in Muskego, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,266,475 in grants. Total assets: $30,291,573. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Richard And Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Richard And Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc

Richard And Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,310,832 in grants. Total assets: $76,210,557. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Kelben Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Kelben Foundation Inc

Kelben Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,648,339 in grants. Total assets: $55,664,834. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Reiman Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Reiman Foundation Inc

Reiman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pewaukee, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,879,144 in grants. Total assets: $76,017,648. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Sally Mead Hands Foundation — Grants Program
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Sally Mead Hands Foundation

Sally Mead Hands Foundation is a private foundation based in Madison, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,999,500 in grants. Total assets: $29,531,811. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Edwin E And Janet L Bryant Foundation — Grants Program
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Edwin E And Janet L Bryant Foundation

Edwin E And Janet L Bryant Foundation is a private foundation based in Stoughton, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,286,319 in grants. Total assets: $58,641,901. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Kohler Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Kohler Foundation Inc

Kohler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kohler, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,001,603 in grants. Total assets: $371,490,118. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Brookhill Foundation — Grants Program
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Brookhill Foundation

Brookhill Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,763,418 in grants. Total assets: $14,208,191. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Oscar Rennebohm Foundation — Grants Program
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Oscar Rennebohm Foundation

Oscar Rennebohm Foundation is a private foundation based in Madison, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,536,443 in grants. Total assets: $46,287,419. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Baird Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Baird Foundation Inc

Baird Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,674,358 in grants. Total assets: $115,318,490. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Two Eagles Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Two Eagles Foundation Inc

Two Eagles Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tomahawk, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $9,603,200 in grants. Total assets: $164,661,753. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Julie And Doug Baker Jr Foundation — Grants Program
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Julie And Doug Baker Jr Foundation

Julie And Doug Baker Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,523,200 in grants. Total assets: $13,618,710. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Merkel Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Merkel Foundation Inc

Merkel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brookfield, WI. In 2024, the foundation distributed $1,959,170 in grants. Total assets: $49,248,807. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Wisconsin Grants

What types of grants are available in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Wisconsin-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Wisconsin to apply for state grants?

For most Wisconsin state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Wisconsin and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Wisconsin state grant opportunities?

Wisconsin state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Wisconsin grants?

Wisconsin state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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