US $1,000 - US $1,000,000
Judd S. Alexander Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Community Services
Judd S. Alexander Foundation provides Wisconsin community services nonprofits with funding for economic development, arts and culture, education, recreation, human services, and enrichment programs. Marathon County 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations can request US $1,000 - US $1,000,000 for local projects that directly benefit county residents and strengthen quality of life.
Judd S. Alexander Foundation
Historic Structure Report Grants from Jeffris Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations and government agencies partnered with a 501(c)(3) can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000 to fund 50% of Historic Structure Reports for nationally or statewide significant sites in Wisconsin and other Heartland states. Jeffris Family Foundation requires a dollar-for-dollar cash match and prioritizes projects with strong preservation planning and organizational capacity, which may include historic community centers.
Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd
Youth and Environment Funding from Laird Norton Family Foundation
Community-based nonprofits in Wisconsin working on youth services, homelessness prevention, arts in education, or watershed and environmental stewardship may be eligible for support; funding is not available to individuals or for-profit entities. With a mission to reflect shared family values, Laird Norton Family Foundation provides long-term program and capacity support across its core focus areas.
Laird Norton Family Foundation
McKnight Foundation Support for Wisconsin Climate Action
Nonprofit organizations and government entities working on climate and clean energy initiatives in Wisconsin can seek operating or project support to cut greenhouse gas emissions and advance climate equity. The McKnight Foundation funds efforts such as clean energy transition, decarbonized transportation and buildings, resilient working lands, and democratic participation across Midwest communities, including Wisconsin.
The McKnight Foundation
Wisconsin Community Programs Funding via Oscar Rennebohm Foundation
Focused on education, health care, research, and human services, Oscar Rennebohm Foundation invites Wisconsin 501(c)(3) public charities in the Madison/Dane County area to seek support for programs or building projects. Community centers offering senior support services, K–12 mental health initiatives, or other qualifying local services may be especially competitive.
Oscar Rennebohm Foundation
Community Foundation Community Grants in Wisconsin
Nonprofits, schools, government entities, and churches in Wisconsin’s Parkview School District area can receive grants for education, youth programs, arts education, community development, health care, and more. The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin provides funding from the Parkview Community Fund for organizations serving communities in and around Rock County.
The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Community Support Grants for Nonprofits from Valero
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organizations in Wisconsin’s Jefferson County can receive funding for basic needs, health care, education, and civic or environmental initiatives. Valero Energy Foundation provides support to charities whose missions match these priorities in areas where it operates, with all annual funding requests submitted together.
Valero Energy Foundation
Small Business Development Grants from WBD
Wisconsin community-focused nonprofits that support small business development and job creation can access funding through WBD for programs like workforce training, business incubators, technical assistance, and downtown revitalization. Grants of US $5,000 - US $50,000 may benefit community centers offering entrepreneurial training or services that help grow businesses, create jobs, and build local economies.
Wbd Inc
Boreal Waters Community Belonging Grants in Wisconsin
Full proposal due Jul 30, 2026
Community centers and other eligible nonprofits in Wisconsin can receive US $25,000 - US $50,000 to advance belonging-focused projects that elevate diverse voices, strengthen community bonds, and promote equity. Grants from Boreal Waters Community Foundation may support programs, general operations, capacity building, or community-led solutions in eligible northwestern Wisconsin counties.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
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 community groups in northern Wisconsin can seek US $25,000 - US $50,000 to advance economic stability and independence. Boreal Waters Community Foundation funds community-driven projects such as affordable housing, job creation, education access, and essential support services, including general operating, program, capacity-building, and systems-change work.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Wisconsin Animal Welfare Funding via Kenneth Scott Trust
Full proposal due Aug 17, 2026
Humane societies, animal welfare nonprofits, spay/neuter clinics, wildlife centers, and related 501(c)(3) organizations in Wisconsin can seek project funding for animal adoption, medical care, humane education, and population control. With a mission to prevent cruelty to animals, the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust supports established groups whose programs may operate in or alongside community centers.
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust
Community Programs Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running youth, technology, or arts-based community programs in Wisconsin can apply for support from the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. With a mission to strengthen communities, it prioritizes projects in the Fox Valley counties and also considers broader initiatives that advance youth empowerment, technology advancement, and community progression.
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
USDA Rural Development Grants for Wisconsin Facilities
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and federally recognized Tribes in rural Wisconsin can use this program to purchase, construct, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. With a mission to strengthen rural communities, USDA Rural Development provides funding for projects such as community centers, public safety buildings, health facilities, and local food system infrastructure in eligible areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Youth Project Grants for Nonprofits from Northland Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Youth-led groups and nonprofit organizations in northern Wisconsin and nearby Minnesota counties can apply for Northland Foundation’s Youth In Philanthropy grants, awarding up to US $1,000 for community, school, or youth-serving projects. Community centers in Wisconsin may be eligible when projects are planned and carried out by youth with adult advisor support.
Northland Foundation
Pablo Foundation Support for Wisconsin Community Health
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored projects serving the greater Eau Claire area with housing, health, education, or arts programs can seek more than US $10,000 for innovative projects. With a mission to create a healthy, sustainable community, Pablo Foundation provides Wisconsin community-focused groups with project or program funding that advances equity, diversity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
Pablo Foundation Inc
Telehealth Equipment Funding for Wisconsin Providers via DHS
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Behavioral health providers and eligible agencies in Wisconsin can apply for Wisconsin Department of Health Services grants of up to US $50,000 to expand tele-behavioral health services and reduce technology and location barriers. Grants can fund equipment, broadband, tech support, and space remodeling in partnership with non-traditional sites like community centers and other public access locations.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Boreal Waters Community Foundation Culture Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Nonprofit and fiscally sponsored organizations supporting Anishinabe knowledge and culture can seek US $5,000 - US $10,000 to advance community-focused projects in Wisconsin and northeast Minnesota. With a mission to honor Anishinabe knowledge, Boreal Waters Community Foundation provides funding for work serving specified counties and tribal communities, which may include community centers working respectfully with Anishinabe partners.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Boreal Waters Community Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Global Awareness
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Boreal Waters Community Foundation provides Wisconsin community organizations and other eligible entities with funding for projects that build global awareness, mutual understanding, and civil society. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governments, public schools, tribal governments, churches, and fiscally sponsored groups serving specified counties may be eligible, including community centers working on peace, justice, economic well-being, or environmental sustainability.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Wisconsin Community Arts Funding via Wisconsin Arts Board
Letter of inquiry due Feb 11, 2027
Wisconsin community centers, schools, museums, and other nonprofits can receive US $1,500 - US $6,000 to launch or expand collaborative arts education, folk/traditional arts, or local arts projects serving the public. Focused on creative community development, Wisconsin Arts Board supports new or newly expanded projects that are distinct from an organization’s ongoing programs.
Wisconsin Arts Board
Wisconsin Biodiversity Funding via Boreal Waters
Letter of inquiry due Mar 9, 2027
Nonprofit and fiscally sponsored 501(c)(3) organizations working on habitat preservation, restoration, climate resilience, or environmental education in the Duluth-Superior region of Wisconsin and northeast Minnesota can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000. Boreal Waters Community Foundation’s Biodiversity Fund supports one-year projects, including pilot efforts, planning, research, and community-led ecosystem initiatives.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Boreal Waters Support for Community Belonging
Letter of inquiry due Mar 9, 2027
Nonprofits, public entities, tribal governments, churches, and fiscally sponsored groups in Wisconsin counties of Ashland, Bayfield, and Douglas can seek funding for transformational belonging-focused projects. Focused on equity and community connection, Boreal Waters Community Foundation invites community-led initiatives that elevate diverse voices, strengthen inclusive spaces, and build long-term systems change; awards up to US $300,000.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Boreal Waters Community Grants for Wisconsin Opportunity
Letter of inquiry due Mar 9, 2027
Nonprofits, government entities, tribal governments, churches, and fiscally sponsored groups in Wisconsin counties served by this fund can seek up to US $300,000 for transformational community projects. Boreal Waters Community Foundation supports initiatives that advance opportunity, resilience, and belonging through systems change, community-led solutions, and long-term, equity-centered impact, which may benefit community centers and similar hubs.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Boreal Waters Community Resilience Grants in Wisconsin
Letter of inquiry due Mar 9, 2027
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, Tribal governments, churches, and fiscally sponsored groups can seek flexible funding for transformational resilience projects that build long-term community stability and equity. Boreal Waters Community Foundation supports community-led initiatives, systems change, and cross-sector collaborations serving residents in Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and other eligible northwestern Wisconsin counties; awards up to US $300,000.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
National Library of Medicine Health Education Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Wisconsin community centers and other organizations offering health education or information services can apply for the Health Information Outreach Award to expand access to reliable health and biomedical information. Focused on health literacy and equity, National Library of Medicine funding supports projects using NLM and NNLM resources, especially for underrepresented populations facing health disparities.
National Library of Medicine
Wisconsin Community Programs Funding via Herb Kohl Philanthropies
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Nonprofit organizations serving Wisconsin residents with youth, family, education, financial stability, or basic-needs programs can apply for Herb Kohl Philanthropies Homegrown Grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $5,000 in general support. Community centers and similar groups may fund projects that invest in people, engage participants, and strengthen local connections and resources.
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc
Wisconsin Arts Education Funding via Herzfeld Foundation
Applications due Apr 10, 2027
Wisconsin community centers and 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing substantial, ongoing arts education for youth in Milwaukee can access funding through the Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Foundation, with awards from US $5,000 - US $40,000. Grants support arts education programs, innovative projects, collaborations, and capacity-building that strengthen long-term organizational stability and expand access for underserved youth.
Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc.
Systems-Change Funding from Basic Needs Giving Partnership
Applications due Jun 12, 2027
Community-based organizations in Northeast Wisconsin exploring or building collaborative systems-change initiatives can seek planning or capacity-building grants up to US $75,000 to advance equity and economic well-being. Wisconsin community centers working on early care and education, housing access, mental health, or substance use may be eligible for support from Basic Needs Giving Partnership.
Basic Needs Giving Partnership Inc