Community Support Grant for Nonprofits in Rural Wisconsin in Wisconsin (USA)
GrantID: 75144
Grant Funding Amount Low: $200
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $2,000
Summary
This grant opportunity is geared toward charitable organizations operating in a specific local region of Wisconsin. Its purpose is to help organizations carry out new or expanded programs that benefit local residents, particularly in fields such as education, health and human services, environment, arts and culture, and community development. In addition, there is a special focus on supporting efforts that address basic human needs—like food, clothing, and shelter—for residents in that same region.
While the funding is not open to individuals or private homeowners, nonprofit entities (especially 501(c)(3) organizations) and certain government agencies can apply. If an organization is not formally recognized as a public charity, it may still participate by working with a fiscal sponsor that holds charitable status. The project being proposed should not have already been completed—this is for future or ongoing activities, not for reimbursing past expenditures. Also excluded are proposals tied to capital campaigns, endowment drives, political or lobbying programs, or projects whose primary purpose is religious evangelism.
The grant awards are modest in size—up to about $2,000—intended to make a noticeable impact without covering the entire cost of large initiatives. Because of that, the expectation is that the grant funds will be applied toward discrete program costs (staff time, supplies, small equipment, operational support) rather than large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
Applications are accepted on a set annual schedule (for example, one deadline in mid-September), with funding decisions announced shortly thereafter. The cycle is recurring from year to year, with new opportunities each fall. Because competition is natural, proposals should clearly demonstrate how the project will benefit the local community, explain how the funding fits into the broader program budget, and show that the applicant has the capacity to deliver results.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Wisconsin that are actively involved in Other. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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