Best Community Health Grants in Wisconsin

Community Health Workers Grants: Strengthening the Rural Health Workforce in Wisconsin

Funding opportunity summary

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) seeks to strengthen the Wisconsin rural health workforce by developing and expanding high-quality and impactful community health worker (CHW) programs in clinical and community settings. There are three main components to this funding opportunity:

• Hiring and supporting CHWs to carry out services in rural communities
• Training CHWs on core competencies and standards
• Building organizational capacity to sustain quality CHW service provision

Applicants may apply to multiple Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding opportunities for which their organizations are eligible.

Who We Are

Advancing Wisconsin to be the healthiest state in the nation

AHW provides funding and resources to researchers, organizations, and communities devoted to improving the health of the people of Wisconsin.

Call for Applications:

Community-Led Seed Grants

AHW’s Call for Applications: Community-Led Seed Grants supports community-driven efforts to design new strategies, test innovative ideas, and foster greater collaboration to build a foundation for future endeavors to address Wisconsin’s leading health challenges and produce deeper impact on health and health equity in Wisconsin’s communities. Eligible community-based organizations may request up to $50,000 for projects completed within a 12-month period, beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

To foster a collaborative approach to award selection, applicants will participate in a peer review process to assess proposals submitted to this funding opportunity by their fellow applicants. For the submitted application to be considered for funding, completion of all assigned reviews is required.

Following funding determinations, successful community-led applicant teams will be matched with an eligible MCW faculty member from a pre-formed pool developed through the Call for MCW Academic Partner for Community-Led Grants to serve as an additional resource to the funded community-led projects. 

Wisconsin community-based organizations and partners developing public and community health strategies, health workforce initiatives, or policy and practice efforts may be eligible for Community-Led Momentum Grants. With a mission to advance health and health equity, Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin provides up to US $250,000 for collaborative projects with MCW partners that address community-identified health needs.

Interdisciplinary research teams led by eligible UW School of Medicine and Public Health faculty in Wisconsin can apply for University of Wisconsin Madison’s Collaborative Health Sciences Program, with awards up to US $600,000 over three years. Funding supports innovative projects improving health, health care, or health equity, including community health education and community-engaged research benefiting Wisconsinites.

Nonprofits and community organizations in Wisconsin running physician-led, evidence-based health programs can seek funding for community health education, access, and equity initiatives. Grants from Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation help support projects addressing health literacy, mental and behavioral health access, disease prevention, and other innovative, measurable efforts to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities statewide.

Community organizations and institutions improving health information literacy and outreach in Wisconsin can access funding through the National Library of Medicine’s Express Health Information Outreach Awards; awards US $5,000 for community health education and health information technology projects. Grants support partnerships that expand access to reliable, culturally appropriate health information, especially for underrepresented populations.

Nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin providing depression-related services, education, or suicide prevention programs can apply for grants from the Charles E Kubly Foundation. Funding supports time-limited projects with measurable outcomes, such as community mental health education, stigma-reduction campaigns, and trainings for service providers, which may benefit community health education efforts across the state.

With a mission to improve access to biomedical and health information, National Library of Medicine provides Wisconsin community health and education organizations with funding to expand health information outreach and literacy. Network member organizations can apply for US $25,000 to improve access for underrepresented populations, train health professionals, and integrate NLM resources into community health programs.

Nonprofit partners and collaborative teams at the Medical College of Wisconsin can use this grant to pursue public health research, build community health education programs, and strengthen the health workforce in Wisconsin. The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment offers up to US $250,000 to projects advancing health and health equity across the state.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community health, health equity, and related education in Wisconsin can receive project-specific funding through Commonspirit Health’s Community Health Improvement Grants. Participating hospitals in its national system offer small and standard grants, with awards up to US $150,000, to address significant needs identified in community health assessments.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community health, human services, and related supports in Wisconsin can seek funding for programs serving uninsured, underinsured, and other vulnerable residents. Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund also considers projects in social services, education, environment, and arts that benefit under-resourced communities in metropolitan Chicago and Wisconsin.

Health and physical education professionals in Wisconsin seeking support for projects that advance opportunities for girls and women in sports can apply for this award, which offers US $1,000 for research, programs, or leadership development. With a mission to advance health and physical education, Society of Health and Physical Educators provides community health educators with annual funding honoring the NAGWS legacy.

Experienced SHAPE America members in Wisconsin and nationwide who advance measurement and evaluation in health and physical education may be eligible for this lifetime achievement recognition. Grants from Society of Health and Physical Educators honor substantial scholarly impact in community health education, K–12 education, physical fitness, dance, and related fields, supporting leaders whose work benefits community health programs.

Grants from Society of Health and Physical Educators help Wisconsin community health education and K–12 physical education professionals gain national recognition for excellence in measurement and evaluation. Current SHAPE America members in the Measurement and Evaluation SIG who have significantly advanced the SIG’s mission may be nominated for this honor award.

The Measurement and Evaluation Graduate Student Award, offered by SHAPE America, aims to support graduate students specializing in psychomotor measurement and evaluation. This scholarship assists with professional expenses, ensuring candidates can focus on their studies. Eligible applicants must be current SHAPE America members and pursuing relevant master's or doctoral degrees. The award prioritizes those who have completed their first year of study, promoting excellence in health and physical education across the U.S.

The Luther Halsey Gulick Award, presented by SHAPE America, recognizes individuals with over ten years of membership who have made outstanding contributions to health and physical education. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to a candidate selected for their exemplary leadership and service in the field. Nominations are carefully evaluated based on the candidate's impact on the profession and their ability to inspire future generations to lead healthy, active lives.

Adam R Scripps Foundation

Adam Scripps lived a life of humble generosity, helping to improve the lives of others without seeking recognition or fanfare for himself. The family-run Adam R. Scripps Foundation, established posthumously in 2023, allocates millions annually to his cherished causes like animal welfare and community development, with grants overseen by his relatives to honor his legacy.

Honoring Adam’s legacy, we make grants to collaborate, provide support and build resources that create opportunities and transformative pathways. For generations to come, we will improve lives and transform communities because we are a leader in family philanthropy. We value helping communities create lasting change. We do this through compassion, love of neighbor, humility, and generosity.

Healthcare/Mental Health/Research Grant

Health is a key factor in overall quality of life and strength of community. Recognizing that health and welfare is affected by a wide range of factors, the foundation supports the full spectrum of health care, mental-wellness and medical-research programs.

• Healthcare
  • Grants are available to programs and facilities providing a variety of care services to individuals and communities. These organizations include:
    • Low-income health clinics
    • Expanding access to primary care
    • Nonprofit hospital facilities
    • Inpatient or outpatient centers
• Mental Health
  • Financial hardship can exacerbate and compound mental health struggles in historically under-resourced communities. Our foundation will support programs designed to address these challenges, including:
    • Substance abuse and addiction counseling
    • Suicide Prevention
    • Awareness and education initiatives
• Research
  • The Adam R. Scripps Foundation will address medical challenges facing our communities today. As part of our commitment, our support of research programs, includes:
    • Disease research and vaccination development
    • Studying brain function and predisposition toward addiction
    • Support of an academic physician

Nonprofit and community organizations working on community health education, social justice, workforce development, or environmental stewardship in Wisconsin may be eligible for grants that advance these priorities and demonstrate measurable local impact. AES Hawaii Foundation considers programs serving communities near its renewable energy projects as well as initiatives with broader or statewide reach.

Nonprofit 501(c) organizations improving community health and social determinants in Manitowoc County can seek up to US $25,000 to launch or expand programs. Focused on community health education and related needs, Holy Family Memorial invites Wisconsin groups to address priority health needs, underserved populations, and collaborative, evidence-based initiatives.

Wisconsin community health and social service nonprofits serving Milwaukee County can access funding for programs improving health, education, housing, safety, and other social determinants of health. The Froedtert Hospital Foundation Community Investment Fund offers more than US $10,000 for collaborative, evidence-based initiatives that address priority health needs and support marginalized communities, covering up to 40% of a project budget.

Nonprofit 501(c) organizations serving Washington County in Wisconsin can apply for Froedtert West Bend Hospital’s Healthy Community Fund; awards More than US $10,000 for community health programs. Funding supports collaborative, evidence-based efforts addressing priority health needs, social drivers of health, and underserved or marginalized populations through education, employment, health, safety, and related initiatives.

Nonprofit 501(c) organizations serving Waukesha County residents can apply for Community Memorial Hospital of Menomonee Falls grants to advance community health through collaborative, evidence-based programs. Funding supports education, health care access, housing, safety, and other social determinants of health, with emphasis on marginalized communities and initiatives aligned with community health improvement priorities in Wisconsin.

Master’s students in school-based health education programs at accredited U.S. or U.S. territory colleges can receive the Barbara A. Cooley Master’s Scholarship for flexible educational support. With a mission to advance health and physical education, Society of Health and Physical Educators provides $1,000 and a one-year student membership, which may benefit future community health educators in Wisconsin.

Undergraduate school-based health education majors in Wisconsin and other U.S. states and territories can apply for a $1,000 Bill Kane Undergraduate Scholarship to support their studies. Offered by the Society of Health and Physical Educators, this annual award includes flexible use of funds plus a one-year complimentary student membership in SHAPE America.

The Hugh J. Andersen Foundation Grant supports community-focused initiatives aimed at enhancing inclusivity and self-sufficiency within the St. Croix Valley. The foundation prioritizes asset-based programs led by the communities they serve, particularly those benefiting children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS 501(c)(3) and located in designated counties. The foundation does not fund individual scholarships or loans, lobbying, or fiscal agents, aiming for collaborative funding efforts.

We are Revolutionaries

Who We Are

We are Revolutionaries -passionate in our singular pursuit of discovering, developing and delivering innovative targeted therapies for patients living with RAS-addicted cancer. At Revolution Medicines, we believe in challenging the status quo to find new therapeutic approaches to some of the toughest cancers. With our first wave of investigational RAS(ON) inhibitors, we are pioneering a new way of targeting the RAS cancer drivers of disease, and we have the potential to change the treatment paradigm in these cancers where there is a significant unmet medical need.

Our mission is to revolutionize treatment for patients with RAS-addicted cancers through the discovery, development and delivery of innovative, targeted medicines.

Research, Grants & Support

At Revolution Medicines, we understand the importance of extending our support of scientific advancement beyond the research we conduct and the medicines we provide.

We support activities that make meaningful information and resources available to the broader medical and scientific communities to help advance science, increase understanding of certain diseases, and enhance patient care.

Charitable Donations

Funding for programs that deliver disease awareness, treatment education, or other healthcare information intended to improve patient understanding and empowerment.

Through grant-making, AIH partners with mission-aligned organizations by funding initiatives that align with our strategic objectives.

Granting Goals 

• Advance a future where healthcare and communities support whole person care, and healthy choices are accessible and effective in preventing, treating, and reversing chronic disease.
• Transform the way people are cared for in America by establishing lifestyle medicine and whole person care as integral components of the delivery of care in the US healthcare system

Focus Areas:

• Primary Care - Integration of whole person care
• Comprehensive Obesity Care - Integration of food is medicine
• Underserved Communities - Equitable delivery of whole person care