Community Impact Grants Program for Wisconsin Nonprofits in Wisconsin (USA)
GrantID: 74044
Grant Funding Amount Low: $3,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $8,000
Summary
This funding opportunity is geared toward nonprofit organizations based in Wisconsin, particularly those with a minimum two-year 501(c)(3) status. Each organization may submit only one grant application per three-year cycle. Focus is on select themes—animal welfare, civic and community engagement, environmental causes, and health and wellness issues (including substance abuse and domestic violence). Grants typically range between $3,000 and $8,000 depending on program scope and budget justification.
Funding is awarded through an annual application window, which generally runs from early May to early July, with decisions communicated in October and funds distributed at the end of the calendar year . Grant recipients have included a wide variety of Wisconsin‑based civic and charitable groups, with the foundation dispersing approximately $1.5 million in annual grants to nearly 400 organizations across the state.
An additional Impact Grant Program provides larger-scale support to select nonprofits within Brown, Dane, and Milwaukee counties. In the most recent cycle, this initiative distributed $1.75 million among 11 local organizations—ranging from homelessness prevention to arts, culture, and developmental programming.
The intent of these grants is to bolster community development, education, health, environmental stewardship, and animal welfare. Funded projects have included expansions of community facilities, programming for underrepresented youth, construction of shelters, food security efforts, and educational services.
This opportunity offers Wisconsin nonprofits a chance to secure modest yet impactful financial support for initiatives aligned with the foundation’s yearly focus. The structured cycle ensures organizations have time to plan and apply thoughtfully, and the foundation’s history of distributing millions in grants demonstrates sustained commitment to local community advancement .
Those working in Housing and located in Wisconsin may meet the eligibility criteria for this grant. To browse other funding opportunities suited to your focus areas, visit The Grant Portal and try the Search Grant tool.
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