Best Dane County Grants for Nonprofits in Wisconsin

Discover active funding opportunities in Dane County Grants for Nonprofits. 35,000+ grants are available for a wide range of missions and programs with additional grants in Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, and Brown County

9,000+

Available grants

$3880.8M

Total funding

$5K

Median grant

9,000+ grants

$3880.8M total

$5K median

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Dane County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Wisconsin

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Wisconsin?

Grants are most commonly $92,581.

$92,581

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Dane County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Wisconsin awarded a total of 49,160 grants.

2022 45,256

2023 45,044

2024 49,160

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Dane County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Wisconsin, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Dane County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 8.86%.

2022 $3,758,149,480

2023 $4,172,752,976
11.03%

2024 $4,542,464,251
8.86%

Wisconsin Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Milwaukee County, Dane County, and La Crosse County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Milwaukee County	$1,633,180,004
Dane County	$1,188,297,084
La Crosse County	$284,177,520
Waukesha County	$242,610,917
Brown County	$192,021,811

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