Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Wisconsin
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with at least one year of status and innovative human services approaches may be eligible for Creag Foundation support, including those in Wisconsin. Focused on new solutions to social problems, this invitation-only fund may benefit groups improving public transportation, community safety, health access, or related services.
Creag Foundation
Wisconsin Social Impact Funding via Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Wisconsin and other priority regions can seek up to US $300,000 over three years for scalable social or environmental solutions that benefit underserved communities. Grants from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation help organizations with proven pilots, measurable impact, and strong growth potential access capital, capacity-building, and a global support community.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Innovation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education, or economic empowerment in Wisconsin and beyond can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities, including initiatives like workforce preparation, job creation, and STEM education that may intersect with public transportation and mobility needs.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Transportation Safety Grants for Nonprofits from State Farm Companies Foundation
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Wisconsin can apply for State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship grants to support transportation and community safety, education, and development initiatives. Eligible projects include auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, neighborhood revitalization, job training, and K-12 or higher education programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
United Way St Croix Valley Emergency Grants in Wisconsin
Individuals and families in Western Wisconsin counties facing emergency basic needs, including transportation costs like car repairs, can receive up to US $500 in one-time assistance. United Way St Croix Valley provides Wisconsin residents with support for housing, utilities, medical expenses, and transportation when other community resources have been exhausted and the applicant can share in the cost.
United Way St Croix Valley Inc
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Health
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on health, education, or community services in Wisconsin can seek funding for healthcare access, food pantries, STEM programming, and related initiatives. Labcorp Charitable Foundation supports U.S.-based charities, with common opportunities for underserved patient services, meal programs, and preventative healthcare that may benefit transportation-linked community programs.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Transportation and Climate Funding from McKnight Foundation
The McKnight Foundation provides Wisconsin nonprofits and government entities with grants for climate-focused transportation, clean energy, and related systems-change work. Organizations working on public transit, electrification, reducing vehicle miles traveled, and equitable mobility in the Midwest may be eligible for operating or project support; proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.
The McKnight Foundation
Community and Education Funding from Roche
Wisconsin nonprofit charities running community, educational, humanitarian, environmental, or arts programs may be eligible for philanthropic support that can also benefit local transportation access or infrastructure. Focused on humanitarian and social development, science education, community and environment, and arts and culture, Roche directs country-level requests to its local affiliate offices for consideration.
La Roche, Inc.
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Wisconsin working on community development, basic needs, housing, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can apply for Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship support. These regional U.S. sponsorships may benefit public transportation or transit-related initiatives that strengthen local economic, social, or cultural life.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Joyce Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Environment
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Environmental and policy-focused organizations working on climate solutions or Great Lakes and drinking water issues in Wisconsin and other Great Lakes states can seek funding for advocacy and systems-change work. The Joyce Foundation supports clean energy policy, freshwater protection, equitable water access, and environmental justice efforts that advance these priorities in the Great Lakes region.
The Joyce Foundation
The Impact Fund Support for Justice Litigation
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for economic, environmental, racial, or social justice in Wisconsin and nationwide can seek recoverable grants covering out-of-pocket litigation expenses. The Impact Fund awards US $10,000 - US $50,000, which may help transportation-related civil rights or environmental justice cases affecting public transit users and communities.
The Impact Fund
Wisconsin Disability Services Funding via Wispact
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving people with disabilities can access funding for programmatic needs, including transportation, housing, assistive devices, and inclusive education or recreation. Wispact provides Wisconsin disability care organizations with grants to improve daily living conditions, expand existing services, and purchase equipment that enhances accessibility and fulfillment for individuals with disabilities.
Wispact Inc
Outdoor Learning Grants for Youth Programs from Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, tribal communities, and accredited schools in Wisconsin can apply for Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s Go Outside Fund; awards US $100 - US $1,500 for youth outdoor, nature-based learning. Funding can cover transportation, field supplies, substitute teachers, or educator costs, which may benefit school or program transportation needs.
Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc
Tourism Meeting Support from Wisconsin Department
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Destination marketing organizations and Native American tribes in Wisconsin can receive up to US $30,000 to cover facility, host, and in-community transportation costs when bidding on regional or national meetings and conventions. Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s Meetings Mean Business grants support events that generate hotel overnights, visitor spending, and significant local economic impact.
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Wisconsin Transportation Funding via Alliant Energy
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofits and community organizations supporting transportation access in Wisconsin communities served by Alliant Energy can apply for Community Grants to assist with needs like bus passes and ride share support. Grants from Alliant Energy help eligible Wisconsin groups enhance mobility as part of broader hunger, housing, workforce readiness, and community safety efforts.
Alliant Energy
Kohler Foundation Support for Wisconsin Arts
Applications due Sep 16, 2026
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) public charities and public institutions can apply for Kohler Foundation grants up to US $10,000 to support arts and education programs, including STEAM and access-to-arts initiatives. Rural communities and Sheboygan County projects, including those improving transportation access to arts experiences, may be especially competitive.
Kohler Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Wisconsin transportation and transit-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their work. Eligible U.S. organizations aligned with preservation, education, or wellness pillars may receive more than US $50,000 to develop storytelling projects that highlight their community outcomes.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Wisconsin DOT Grants for Transportation Alternatives
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Public entities and eligible sponsors in Wisconsin seeking to improve walking, biking, and other transportation alternatives can apply for the Transportation Alternatives Program, which reimburses more than US $20,000 for qualifying projects. Funded by the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation, this program supports projects like Safe Routes to School and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Transportation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Wisconsin working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can apply for the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grant. Programs that improve transportation access or public transit as part of broader community or environmental efforts may be eligible for this national funding opportunity.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Wisconsin located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports community-focused initiatives helping vulnerable families and children access resources and opportunities to build better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community Program Funding from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin and across the U.S. can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs, facilities, and services. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation considers projects including cultural institutions, education and youth programs, services for seniors and people with disabilities, environmental and wildlife efforts, and other initiatives that benefit local communities and residents.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Approximately US $125,000
Reentry Services Funding from Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Applications due Dec 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, tribal nations, and counties in Wisconsin can seek funding to provide reentry case management and support services for people returning to Milwaukee County from prison or jail. Wisconsin Department of Health Services supports reentry services in Wisconsin by funding staff who coordinate housing, transportation, counseling, employment assistance, and other community-based resources to reduce recidivism.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Angler Education Grants for Wisconsin Organizations via DNR
Applications due Feb 16, 2027
Wisconsin community-based organizations, schools, tribes, and local governments can access funding to run adult angler education and participation programs, including costs like staff time, fishing gear, supplies, and transportation rentals. Administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, this program supports recruitment, retention, and reactivation of anglers, which may benefit groups integrating outdoor recreation with transportation to fishing sites.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Arts Education
Applications due Apr 10, 2027
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on substantial, ongoing arts education for youth up to age 18 can receive US $5,000 - US $40,000 to strengthen programs and organizational capacity in Milwaukee. The Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Foundation supports initiatives such as artist residencies, afterschool or summer arts programs, and projects improving access, including transportation assistance.
Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services EMS Grants
Applications due Apr 20, 2027
Wisconsin EMS agencies running leave behind overdose-prevention programs can apply for Wisconsin Department of Health Services support, receiving fentanyl and xylazine test strip kits at no cost. Eligible providers must be EMS services and participants in the DHS Naloxone Direct Program, helping expand community-based substance use and preventative healthcare efforts in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse Transportation Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due May 5, 2027
Wisconsin nonprofits and public agencies serving women and girls with transportation, education, or housing barrier-removal programs can access funding through the Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse. Grants of US $2,000 - US $15,000 support inclusive, DEI-aligned initiatives in La Crosse, Monroe, and Trempealeau Counties in Wisconsin and Houston County in Minnesota.
Womens Fund Of Greater La Crosse Inc
US $100,000 - US $500,000
Wisconsin Rural Development Funding via USDA
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Wisconsin rural public entities and nonprofit corporations can access funding for rural business development and related infrastructure projects through USDA Rural Development. Grants support technical assistance, training, land and facility development, rural transportation improvement, and community or technology-based economic development. Transportation-focused initiatives benefiting small rural businesses may be especially competitive.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)