Grants in Wisconsin

La Crosse Area Community Foundation

Applications Open: October 6, 2026 Applications Close: November 2, 2026 Amount: $1,000 – $15,000 Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations serving La Crosse County that are public charities exempt under section 501(c)(3); governmental bodies may apply for projects above and beyond budgeted items…

Fox Cares Foundation Fund (Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region)

Application deadline: Application deadline: 11/25/2026. Grant will reopen in early 2027 Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing resources to people facing challenges in counties where Fox Communities Credit Union has branches.

Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund (Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region)

Application deadline: March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 by 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Eligibility: Organizations focused on youth empowerment, technology advancement and community progression, with a connection to jewelry, the arts or communities.

Clintonville Area Foundation (Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region)

Application deadline: Dec. 1 by 11:59 pm Eligibility: Initiatives improving quality of life for residents of the Clintonville Area School District.

Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

To support charitable projects and programs that further youth development. Eligibility: Charitable projects and programs that further youth development.

Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc

Application Deadlines are February 1st and August 1st Annually. Amount: Typical award amounts range from $500 to $5,000 or more. Eligibility: Non-profit organizations and community groups that support the arts, culture, heritage, the environment, recreation, education, health, humanitarian needs…

Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

The funds listed on this page use a competitive grant process. Select the fund to obtain further information on criteria and to access the application.

DeForest Area Foundation Inc

4:30 pm on March 1st and September 1st . Eligibility: Organization must have a 501(c)(3) rating. Focus areas include organizations that support education, arts, culture, historical preservation, parks, families, and youth, benefiting the DeForest Windsor area.

Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

Monroe Community Fund April 15

USDA Rural Development

Grants and low-interest loans for essential community facilities in rural areas including healthcare, education, public safety, and community support services.

Women's Fund of Greater La Crosse Inc

Mini-grant applications are open beginning July 2, 2026. Amount: Requests of $1,500 or less Eligibility: Organizations that haven't already received a grant award from Women's Fund this calendar year; organizations with an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less; must be located in and…

Monona Fund (a fund of Madison Community Foundation)

Grants are made on a rolling basis Amount: Up to $4,000 Eligibility: Grant recipients must serve the Monona community; applications must include proof of 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.