Best Waukesha County Grants for Nonprofits in Wisconsin

Discover active funding opportunities in Waukesha County Grants for Nonprofits. 35,000+ grants are available for a wide range of missions and programs with additional grants in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Washington counties

9,000+

Available grants

$3776M

Total funding

$5K

Median grant

9,000+ grants

$3776M total

$5K median

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Waukesha County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Waukesha County Grants for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.

84 Waukesha County grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

14 Waukesha County grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

9 Waukesha County grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

16 Waukesha County grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

66 Waukesha County grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

600+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education - Preschool / Early Learning

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Art & Culture

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Waukesha County grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the third quarter.

25.9%

24.8%

27.7%

21.6%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Waukesha County Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $10,000.

$180 $180 Min.

$10,000 $10 K Median

$382,840 $382.8 K Average

$15,125,000 $15.1 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Wisconsin?

Grants are most commonly $92,581.

$92,581

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Waukesha County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Wisconsin awarded a total of 49,160 grants.

2022 45,256

2023 45,044

2024 49,160

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Waukesha County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Wisconsin, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Waukesha County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 8.86%.

2022 $3,758,149,480

2023 $4,172,752,976
11.03%

2024 $4,542,464,251
8.86%

Wisconsin Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Milwaukee County, Dane County, and La Crosse County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Milwaukee County	$1,633,180,004
Dane County	$1,188,297,084
La Crosse County	$284,177,520
Waukesha County	$242,610,917
Brown County	$192,021,811

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Hamilton Education Foundation: Project 360

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Heart of Canal Street Donations

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Oconomowoc Area Foundation Grants

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GMF: Nonprofit Management Fund Grant

Sonnentag Foundation Grant

WCCF Community Grants

Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County Grant

GMF: Cycle 3

Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation Grant

Erb Foundation: Great Lakes

Ferguson Cares Grant

Old National Bank Foundation Sponsorships

Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County (WGF) Grant

Forest County Potawatomi Grants