Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Support for Revitalization
Municipalities, tribal entities, other governmental authorities, and designated private developers in Wisconsin can seek funding for catalytic, shovel-ready community redevelopment projects, including historic preservation. Grants from Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation help restore landmark or underutilized buildings, support mixed-use and infill development, and invest in public infrastructure, with awards up to US $250,000 for projects that boost jobs and property values.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Historic Structure Report Grants from Jeffris Family Foundation
Historic preservation 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies partnering with a 501(c)(3) in Wisconsin can apply for US $5,000 - US $50,000 to fund up to half the cost of Historic Structure Reports. Jeffris Family Foundation supports nationally or statewide significant sites in smaller communities that can provide a dollar-for-dollar cash match.
Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd
Community Foundation Historic Preservation Grants in Wisconsin
Nonprofits, schools, government entities, and churches in Wisconsin’s Parkview School District area can seek grants supporting local historic preservation and related community projects. The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin awards annual funding from the Parkview Community Fund for initiatives in areas like historical preservation, education, youth programs, arts education, health care, and community development.
The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Semnani Family Foundation Grants
The Semnani Family Foundation, established in 1993, is dedicated to supporting marginalized communities worldwide through health, education, and disaster relief initiatives. Founded by Khosrow and Ghazaleh Semnani, it began by funding an orphanage in Romania. The foundation also operates locally, providing free healthcare through the Maliheh Free Clinic in Utah. Its commitment to human welfare drives impactful partnerships in countries such as Afghanistan, India, and South Africa, focusing on the most vulnerable populations.
Semnani Family Foundation
Forest Landowner Funding from Wisconsin DNR
Private woodland owners in Wisconsin can receive cost-share assistance for forest stewardship activities, including tree planting, invasive species control, and forest improvement practices. Grants from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources help landowners develop stewardship plans, protect soil and water, and may support projects that include preservation of historic or culturally significant forest sites.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Historic Preservation Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, the local school district, and local government agencies in Wisconsin can apply for the New Glarus Community Foundation’s annual grants to support community-benefit programs, including historic preservation projects. Administered by the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, this fund also supports arts, education, health care, youth, senior services, and environmental initiatives in Green County.
The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Education Policy Funding for Nonprofits from Joyce Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 20, 2026
Focused on education and economic mobility, the Joyce Foundation invites Great Lakes region nonprofits and select government initiatives to seek support for research, policy development, and advocacy. Wisconsin organizations working on K–12, college and career readiness, or post-secondary success policy that benefits underserved students may be eligible, especially efforts advancing racial equity and economic mobility.
The Joyce Foundation
B A and Esther Greenheck Support for Wisconsin Community Projects
Applications due Oct 29, 2026
Wisconsin nonprofits and community organizations working on arts, education, health, economic development, social development, or community safety can access funding through the B A and Esther Greenheck Foundation for projects in North Central Wisconsin. Historic preservation initiatives that align with these areas and serve eligible counties may receive up to US $5,000, with applications reviewed monthly.
B A And Esther Greenheck Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Wisconsin Robotics Funding via John Deere Foundation
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
FIRST Robotics Competition teams affiliated with schools or 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Wisconsin, particularly those near Horicon, may be eligible for John Deere Foundation support to participate in robotics programming. Teams must meet specific underserved, underrepresented, or rural criteria, or have committed John Deere mentors, and complete required equity, diversity, and inclusion training.
John Deere Foundation
Park and Forest Projects Funding from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Wisconsin Friends Groups that are 501(c)(3) or (4) nonprofits supporting state parks, southern state forests, state trails, or state recreation areas can receive up to US $30,000 for operations and maintenance projects. Wisconsin organizations with endowments for eligible properties, including those enhancing interpretive programming or accessibility, can access funding through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
B.A. & Esther Greenheck Community Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Nov 26, 2026
Nonprofits and institutions with projects enhancing arts, education, health, economic development, or social development in North Central Wisconsin can apply for more than US $5,000 to support programs, facilities, or capital needs. With a mission to strengthen community resources, B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation provides Wisconsin organizations with multi-cycle funding that may benefit historic and cultural preservation efforts.
B A And Esther Greenheck Foundation
Wisconsin Historical Society Preservation Grants in Wisconsin
Full proposal due Dec 18, 2026
Local governments with Certified Local Government (CLG) status in Wisconsin can receive up to US $50,000 to support historic preservation projects such as surveys, National Register nominations, education, and planning. Grants from Wisconsin Historical Society help Wisconsin historic preservation efforts by passing through federal Historic Preservation Fund dollars via the State Historic Preservation Office.
Wisconsin Historical Society
STEM Education Funding from John Deere Foundation
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
Schools, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and registered charities running FIRST LEGO League Explore teams, including those in Wisconsin, can seek support for STEM education through the John Deere Foundation’s grant program. Priority goes to teams near John Deere Inspire communities or with active John Deere mentors, especially those serving underserved, underrepresented, or rural youth in STEM.
John Deere Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Wisconsin STEM Education Funding via John Deere Foundation
Applications due Dec 20, 2026
FIRST LEGO League Discover teams affiliated with schools or 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Wisconsin may be eligible for John Deere Foundation support to cover program registration and participation costs. Teams must serve predominantly underserved, underrepresented, or rural students and be near a John Deere Inspire community or have a committed John Deere employee mentor.
John Deere Foundation
Community Foundation Support for Wisconsin Preservation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, the local school district, and local government agencies in Wisconsin can seek funding for community-benefit projects, including historic preservation. Grants from the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin also support environmental conservation, education, health care, youth, and senior services, offering flexible annual support for charitable initiatives in Rock County.
The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Wisconsin Biodiversity Funding via Boreal Waters
Pre proposal due Mar 8, 2027
Nonprofit and fiscally sponsored 501(c)(3) organizations working on biodiversity and habitat projects in Wisconsin’s Bayfield, Douglas, and Ashland Counties can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000 small grants for one-year efforts. Boreal Waters Community Foundation supports habitat preservation and restoration, vulnerable species, climate adaptation planning, research, and environmental education rooted in local ecosystems.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Wisconsin Biodiversity Funding via Boreal Waters
Letter of inquiry due Mar 9, 2027
Nonprofit and fiscally sponsored organizations working on habitat preservation, restoration, or environmental education in Wisconsin’s Bayfield, Douglas, and Ashland Counties can apply for large and multi-year biodiversity projects. The Boreal Waters Community Foundation offers up to US $150,000 for initiatives that protect vulnerable species and ecosystems, support community-based research, and plan for climate and environmental change, which may benefit historic landscapes and cultural sites.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Wisconsin DNR Grants for Wisconsin Forests
Applications due Apr 13, 2027
Weed management groups working on invasive plant control and forest conservation on nonindustrial private forest land in Wisconsin can receive up to US $5,000 in reimbursement-based support. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources funds education, coordination, inventories, control, monitoring, and long-term invasive plant management planning that may benefit historic preservation efforts tied to forested landscapes.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Community Funding via Community Foundation
Full proposal due Apr 16, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, the local school district, and local government agencies in Wisconsin offering charitable community projects can apply for the Monroe Fund Grant Program, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin. Projects that enhance quality of life, including those involving historic preservation in Green County, may be eligible.
The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Wisconsin Emergency Management Infrastructure Grants in Wisconsin
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
State agencies, county and local governments, and Tribal Nations in Wisconsin can seek funding to implement long-term hazard mitigation projects that protect infrastructure and community lifelines. Focused on infrastructure resilience, Wisconsin Emergency Management’s BRIC program supports projects that reduce natural hazard risk, incorporate nature-based solutions, and may benefit historic properties when aligned with public infrastructure needs.
Wisconsin Emergency Management
National Trust Grants for Wisconsin Battlefields
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Focused on historic preservation, this grant invites Wisconsin public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organizations to seek support for battlefield preservation planning and education projects. Funding from the National Trust for Historic Preservation can launch or strengthen efforts like preservation planning, feasibility studies, community forums, and innovative public education on battlefield sites and related historic resources.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Senior and Community Project Grants from Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2027
Nonprofit and community groups in Iowa County, Wisconsin can apply for grants supporting seniors, recreation, and quality-of-life projects, including historic preservation, arts, environment, and education. The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin provides this funding to improve life for Iowa County residents, with a preference for programs benefiting older adults and honoring their contributions.
The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Environmental Conservation Funding from Boreal Waters
Applications due Sep 14, 2027
Nonprofit and fiscally sponsored organizations working on environmental conservation and education in the western Lake Superior watershed, including northern Wisconsin, can seek up to US $25,000 for operating, capital, start-up, technical assistance, or project support. With a mission to protect regional natural resources, Boreal Waters Community Foundation welcomes both established and grassroots groups, including those preserving culturally significant landscapes and sites.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Boreal Waters Community Foundation Support for Justice
Applications due Sep 14, 2027
Wisconsin historic preservation and community organizations can access funding through Boreal Waters Community Foundation for social justice, human rights, and cross-cultural understanding projects. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public entities, Tribal governments, churches, and fiscally sponsored groups serving residents in select northern Wisconsin counties, with grants up to US $4,000.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
John Deere Foundation Support for Robotics
Applications due Sep 25, 2027
FIRST LEGO League Challenge teams focused on robotics and STEM education can access funding to cover registration through the John Deere Foundation, primarily in Wisconsin’s Dodge County and other listed U.S. and Canadian communities. Eligible teams must be school- or 501(c)(3)-based, serve underserved or underrepresented youth, and meet specific distance or John Deere mentor requirements.
John Deere Foundation
Community Foundation Support for Wisconsin Community Projects
Applications due Oct 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, the local school district, and local government agencies serving the Argyle community can seek annual grants supporting education, youth, seniors, health care, historic preservation, the arts, and the environment in Wisconsin. Focused on broad community betterment, the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin invites local applicants for projects that enhance quality of life.
The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historic Preservation Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, the school district, and local government agencies in Wisconsin can access funding through the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin for charitable programs and projects. The Evansville Fund supports initiatives in Evansville across arts, education, health and human services, and historic preservation, offering annual grants based on community needs.
The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin