Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Innovation
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations addressing urgent social or environmental challenges in Wisconsin can receive up to US $300,000 over three years for scalable solutions. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports ventures serving underserved communities, including those whose models may incorporate equitable and affordable housing within broader poverty, health, or economic mobility work.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Economic Empowerment Funding from Cisco Systems
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment programs serving mostly economically underserved communities, including in Wisconsin, can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants; awards up to US $100,000 support innovative, early-stage social impact solutions. With a mission to strengthen communities, Cisco Systems Foundation provides global social impact partners with year-round LOI-based funding opportunities.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Wisconsin Housing Funding via State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Wisconsin can apply for State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship grants to support safety, education, and community development initiatives. Organizations working on affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, sustainable housing and transportation, or related community development efforts may be eligible for this U.S.-wide corporate funding.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
U.S. 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can seek program, capital, or limited general support for arts and science programming from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Wisconsin nonprofits providing arts education, STEAM programs, or artist development that reach large or underserved populations may be competitive for awards over US $100,000.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants
Organizations such as nonprofits, schools, social enterprises, and public entities in Wisconsin working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability for urban low‑income youth can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards are More than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Programs must operate in the U.S. and align with the foundation’s values and focus areas, and may complement affordable housing initiatives serving children and families in poverty.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Wisconsin Housing Event Funding via Old National Bank
Wisconsin nonprofit organizations planning community events or fundraisers related to equitable and affordable housing can seek sponsorship support for specific activities. Focused on economic development, workforce development, affordable housing, small business services, and financial education, Old National Bank prioritizes programs serving underrepresented or low-to-moderate income communities within its eligible Wisconsin counties.
Old National Bank
PNC Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Housing
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on equitable and affordable housing, community development, or related services can access funding through PNC Foundation to support low- and moderate-income individuals and neighborhoods. Eligible projects may include affordable housing counseling, transitional housing, credit counseling for homeownership, and broader revitalization efforts in Wisconsin communities where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
Wisconsin Community Programs Funding via Roche
Nonprofit charities in Wisconsin seeking support for humanitarian, social, educational, environmental, or cultural projects may be eligible for this corporate philanthropy funding, which can include community development efforts. With a mission to strengthen communities, Roche provides Wisconsin nonprofits with support for innovative, sustainable projects that engage local partners and employees and operate within the country where a Roche affiliate is based.
La Roche, Inc.
Bank of America Support for Community Housing
Wisconsin affordable housing and community development nonprofits can access funding through Bank of America Charitable Foundation to support housing, workforce development, and basic needs like food and emergency shelter. Additional sponsorships may benefit organizations preserving neighborhoods, advancing arts and culture, environmental initiatives, and diversity and inclusion programs in low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Economic Opportunity Grants for Nonprofits from Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Full proposal due Jul 30, 2026
Nonprofits, tribal governments, government entities, churches, and fiscally sponsored groups expanding economic stability and affordable housing in Wisconsin and northeastern Minnesota can apply for US $25,000 - US $50,000 grants to support programs, operations, and capacity. Boreal Waters Community Foundation funds community-driven projects that expand affordable housing, create living-wage jobs, and strengthen long-term economic well-being.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Housing Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on poverty alleviation, human services, or disaster relief that help disadvantaged people become self-reliant may be eligible for funding in Wisconsin and worldwide. Gupta Family Foundation supports smaller, non-sectarian organizations, typically 501(c)(3)s, with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000, offering US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions.
Gupta Family Foundation
Wisconsin Justice Litigation Funding via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation in Wisconsin can apply for the Impact Fund’s recoverable grants, awarding US $10,000 - US $50,000 for out-of-pocket litigation costs. Cases advancing economic, environmental, racial, or social justice for communities facing systemic oppression, including those tied to housing stability or homelessness, may be competitive.
The Impact Fund
Altra Foundation Community Grants in Wisconsin
Letter of inquiry due Aug 16, 2026
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing community, human services, or affordable housing-related programs can compete for US $2,500 - US $10,000 in Best Life Community Awards funding. Focus areas include equitable and affordable housing, homelessness, health, education, cultural enrichment, environment, and community safety, with finalists selected by Altra Foundation and a community vote.
ALTRA FOUNDATION INC
Affordable Housing Funding from Andersen Corporate Foundation
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on equitable and affordable housing can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000 from Andersen Corporate Foundation for general operating, program, or capital needs. Organizations must serve Andersen communities in Wisconsin, such as Menomonie or the St. Croix Valley, and align with its housing, hunger relief, or trade education priorities.
Andersen Corporate Foundation
Andersen Foundation Housing Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing equitable and affordable housing or related services in Wisconsin can apply for the Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation’s funding; awards support general operations, programs, or projects. Priority goes to groups serving St. Croix Valley communities, with possible consideration for others addressing the foundation’s housing and basic-needs priorities.
Fred C And Katherine B Andersen Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Community Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding initiatives. Organizations working on equitable and affordable housing within these broader community and environmental efforts may be eligible to apply for support that advances people, the environment, and respect for all life.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Wisconsin Community Programs Funding via Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities in Wisconsin communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek support for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Focused on strengthening local well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible groups to propose initiatives that benefit residents in its Wisconsin manufacturing communities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Wisconsin nonprofits serving basic needs, at-risk youth, or families facing domestic violence can access funding through TJX Foundation if they are 501(c)(3)s located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office. Programs that provide food, clothing, shelter, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or safety services may be eligible.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Support for Wisconsin Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin seeking US $1,000 - US $20,000 for community programs, education, cultural activities, or services for youth, seniors, or people with disabilities may be eligible. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports a wide range of U.S. nonprofits, which can include groups whose work connects to equitable and affordable housing efforts.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Housing and Basic Needs Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on affordable housing, supportive housing, shelters, or related basic-needs services in Wisconsin may be eligible for Ameriprise Financial’s national Community Grants. Focused on meeting basic needs and community vitality, Ameriprise prioritizes programs with strong volunteer engagement and measurable outcomes serving communities across the U.S.
Ameriprise Financial
Wisconsin Housing Training Funding via Enterprise Community Partners
Applications due Feb 7, 2027
Affordable housing providers in Wisconsin and the broader Midwest can access training support to strengthen asset and property management through this five-month Asset Management University Cohort. Grants from Enterprise Community Partners help organizations improve the financial, physical, and operational health of their affordable housing portfolios, with online CHAM coursework, peer learning, and post-training technical assistance for up to 15 groups.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Affordable Housing Funding from Old National Bank
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Wisconsin affordable housing nonprofits can access funding through Old National Bank to support programs that expand homeownership, repair and revitalize homes, and develop affordable rental housing, with typical awards around Approximately US $15,000. Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities must be within the bank’s footprint and prioritize underrepresented or low- to moderate-income communities.
Old National Bank
Boreal Waters Community Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Housing
Pre proposal due Mar 8, 2027
Boreal Waters Community Foundation provides Wisconsin nonprofits, tribal governments, and public entities with up to US $300,000 to advance transformational projects in equitable and affordable housing and related opportunity work. Eligible organizations must serve residents in specified northwestern Wisconsin counties, focusing on upstream, collaborative, equity-centered initiatives that strengthen long-term community capacity and systems change.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Community Development Funding from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities in Wisconsin serving communities on the Union Pacific network can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. Housing and homelessness prevention efforts that meet basic needs and improve community livability may be eligible.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Housing
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing youth- and family-focused services, housing support, or community programs in Wisconsin may be eligible for US $30,000 - US $350,000 through the True Inspiration Awards. With a mission to celebrate impactful community work, Chick Fil A Foundation provides grants for affordable housing, basic needs, education, food security, and environmental stewardship projects.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Wisconsin Women’s Services Funding via Women’s Fund
Applications due May 5, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities serving women and girls with housing, transportation, education, or related support in Wisconsin’s La Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau, and nearby Houston County may be eligible for this program. Grants from Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse provide US $2,000 - US $15,000 for programs advancing health, safety, equity, and self-sufficiency.
Womens Fund Of Greater La Crosse Inc