US Bancorp Foundation Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture in Wisconsin may be eligible for this funding. Focused on community development, US Bancorp Foundation invites groups that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion—especially those led by people of color—to apply, which can include tourism-related workforce or cultural initiatives.
US Bancorp Foundation
Children and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Costco Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Wisconsin supporting children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary support from Costco Foundation. Programs with clear community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified funding may be competitive. Travel and tourism initiatives that fit these priorities and serve local communities may be eligible.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Wisconsin
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Wisconsin can seek support from the Creag Foundation. Focused on new approaches to societal issues, this private foundation invites letters of inquiry from smaller or evolving organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and may intersect with tourism or community development.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Youth Grants in Wisconsin
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, and welfare in Wisconsin can seek funding for programs such as child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, refugee enrichment, and environmental education. The Dan Paul Foundation supports these efforts worldwide with grants up to US $15,000, which may benefit ecotourism or tourism-related youth initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Wisconsin Tourism Innovation Funding via Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage, independent nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations in Wisconsin and other priority regions can apply for up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation to scale innovative social or environmental solutions. Grants support post-pilot, high-impact models that benefit underserved communities and can grow to reach at least 10,000 people.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Community Safety and Development Grants from State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits in Wisconsin can receive funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives, including disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, and financial literacy. State Farm Companies Foundation provides these Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants, which may benefit organizations supporting local tourism through stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants in Wisconsin
Organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability that serve urban low-income youth in Wisconsin may be eligible for project or scaling support of more than US $50,000. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds qualified U.S. entities whose programs benefit children and families and meet its location and focus criteria, including U.S.-based tourism communities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Environment Funding from Roche
Nonprofit charities managing community, environmental, educational, or cultural projects in Wisconsin may be eligible for funding that supports humanitarian, science education, community development, and contemporary arts initiatives. Focused on impactful, sustainable projects, Roche invites accredited charities to propose high-quality programs that can engage local partners and, where relevant, involve Roche expertise and employees.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Grants for Tourism
Nonprofit and community organizations supporting health, education, or humanitarian services for marginalized people in Wisconsin and worldwide may be eligible for funding that can complement travel and tourism initiatives. Focused on global welfare, the Semnani Family Foundation backs programs such as health care access, disaster relief, literacy, and related social services that serve vulnerable communities.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Wisconsin Nonprofits
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides Wisconsin 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for charitable, educational, scientific, and medical programs carried out in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law, and where applicable, California law. Tourism and ecotourism organizations that meet these criteria may be eligible for support.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin can apply for Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship support to advance economic mobility, basic needs, workforce development, and community development. Programs that strengthen local communities through arts and culture, environmental initiatives, or diversity and inclusion efforts, including tourism-related community projects, may be eligible.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
US $100,000 - US $5,000,000
Wisconsin Tourism Funding via Wisconsin Economic Development
Wisconsin organizations seeking to attract or host major competitive events and opportunities that boost travel and tourism can apply for funding of US $100,000 - US $5,000,000 in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation supports projects that enhance the state’s image as a place to travel and live while driving significant economic impact and community benefits.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Humanitarian and Self-Reliance Funding from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant or providing disaster relief can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants. Eligible applicants are typically smaller 501(c)(3) organizations or qualified foreign entities operating in countries including the U.S.; Wisconsin tourism or ecotourism groups may be eligible if their work advances these humanitarian goals.
Gupta Family Foundation
Tourism Event Marketing Funding from Travel Wisconsin
Applications due Aug 2, 2026
Wisconsin nonprofit organizations planning repeatable, new tourism events beyond daily operations can receive reimbursement for qualified promotional costs, with awards up to Up to US $39,550. With a mission to boost travel and local economies, Travel Wisconsin provides support for advertising campaigns that attract visitors and generate positive economic impact.
Travel Wisconsin
Tourism Event Marketing Funding from Travel Wisconsin
Applications due Aug 2, 2026
Wisconsin nonprofit organizations promoting one-time or one-of-a-kind tourism events can receive reimbursement for qualified marketing costs through this program, supporting campaigns that draw visitors and boost local economies. Wisconsin travel and tourism groups can access funding through Travel Wisconsin for regional-scale promotions using media such as email, print, radio, TV, online ads, and billboards.
Travel Wisconsin
Travel Wisconsin Support for Wisconsin Tourism Promotions
Applications due Aug 2, 2026
Wisconsin nonprofit organizations planning tourism promotions or events that attract visitors and boost local economic impact can apply for reimbursement of eligible marketing expenses, with awards up to Up to US $79,100. Grants from Travel Wisconsin help Wisconsin tourism groups fund short-term sales promotions, including digital, print, broadcast, direct mail, PR, and influencer campaigns targeting markets beyond the local area.
Travel Wisconsin
Tourism Convention Funding from Wisconsin Department
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Destination marketing organizations and Native American tribes in Wisconsin can receive matching support for convention facility, transportation, and host costs as they bid for regional or national meetings and conventions. The Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s Meetings Mean Business Grants offer up to US $30,000 to attract events that generate hotel overnights and significant local economic impact.
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Wisconsin Tourism Marketing Funding via Travel Wisconsin
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Focused on tourism promotion, this program invites Wisconsin nonprofit organizations partnering across at least three municipalities to seek reimbursement for destination research and marketing campaigns. Administered by Travel Wisconsin, the Joint Effort Marketing Destination Marketing grants fund off-season advertising and related promotional costs, with awards up to Up to US $39,550 to boost visitor spending and local economic impact.
Travel Wisconsin
Sports Tourism Funding from Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Destination marketing organizations and Native American tribes in Wisconsin can seek matching funds to secure competitive sporting events that are not regularly held in the state. Wisconsin Department of Tourism supports tourism by covering up to 50% of bid or eligible site and venue fees, with awards up to US $30,000 per request.
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Wisconsin tourism and ecotourism nonprofits can access funding through the Jesse W Couch Foundation’s Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their work through high-quality storytelling projects. Eligible 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations in preservation, education, or wellness programs nationwide may be considered, with awards of more than US $50,000 available for impactful narratives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Insperity Community Services Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting community services in Wisconsin counties where Insperity employees live and work can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships. With a mission to help communities where they live and work, Insperity provides U.S.-based charities with financial, volunteer, or in-kind support; tourism-related nonprofits may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
Insperity
US $1,900 - US $1,000,000
Fox Cities Convention Grants for Wisconsin Tourism
Applications due Oct 20, 2026
Tourism organizations and local entities in Wisconsin seeking to develop or expand visitor attractions, amenities, or experiences can apply for Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau funding. With a mission to strengthen tourism, the bureau provides support for projects in Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties that generate overnight stays or enhance the visitor experience, with awards from US $1,900 - US $1,000,000.
FOX CITIES CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Ecotourism
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Wisconsin can apply for Dudley T Dougherty Foundation support; awards fund mission-driven projects. Programs that integrate ecotourism or tourism with conservation, community benefit, or environmental stewardship may be eligible under this broad, future-focused foundation.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities in Wisconsin communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs. Georgia-Pacific Foundation provides support to initiatives that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability in these manufacturing communities, which may include local tourism or destination-improvement efforts.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Tourism Center Funding from Travel Wisconsin
Applications due Jan 2, 2027
Nonprofit tourism organizations, municipalities, and Native American tribes in Wisconsin can apply for Travel Wisconsin’s Tourist Information Center Grant, offering up to US $15,000 to reimburse 50% of eligible operating costs. Funding supports staffing, signage, and display equipment for regional tourist information centers that serve travelers and promote local tourism businesses.
Travel Wisconsin
Ameriprise Financial Community Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can access funding through Ameriprise Financial for programs like hunger relief, shelter, workforce readiness, and community development. Organizations must serve U.S. clients, demonstrate measurable outcomes and financial stability, and may be especially competitive if Ameriprise employees or advisors are actively volunteering with them.
Ameriprise Financial