Environmental Justice Funding for Midwest Organizations via Minneapolis Foundation
Eligible tribal governments, Native and Indigenous organizations, community-based nonprofits, local governments, and higher education institutions in Wisconsin and other EPA Region 5 states can seek environmental justice grants for assessment and engagement projects. The Minneapolis Foundation’s Tier 1 awards up to US $150,000 for activities like environmental health research, air and water monitoring, and community public health engagement in disadvantaged communities.
The Minneapolis Foundation
Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation Support for Health
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible governmental units providing health, basic needs, or community programs in Wisconsin can seek funding for public health and wellness initiatives. Grants from Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation help support disease prevention, general health and wellness, and related community betterment efforts in the states where the company operates, including Wisconsin.
Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation
Watershed Stewardship Funding from Laird Norton Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations working on watershed stewardship and environmental resilience in Wisconsin can seek support for long-term social and ecological health initiatives. With a mission to honor shared family values, Laird Norton Family Foundation provides funding for freshwater conservation, water resource management, and related environmental stewardship efforts that may complement community public health goals.
Laird Norton Family Foundation
McKnight Foundation Support for Wisconsin Climate Action
Nonprofit organizations and government entities in Wisconsin working on climate and energy systems change can seek operating or project support to cut greenhouse gas emissions and advance equity. The McKnight Foundation funds efforts such as clean energy transition, decarbonizing transportation and buildings, resilient working lands, and democratic participation that can benefit community health and well-being.
The McKnight Foundation
Wisconsin Health and Human Services Funding via Oscar Rennebohm Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the Madison/Dane County area working in health care, education, human services, or research can seek project or capital support that improves community well-being. Focused on local quality of life, the Oscar Rennebohm Foundation currently prioritizes senior support services and K–12 mental health initiatives that benefit Wisconsin residents.
Oscar Rennebohm Foundation
Community Health Funding for Nonprofits from Valero
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting basic needs, health care, education, or civic initiatives in Jefferson County, Wisconsin can apply for community investments that improve quality of life. Valero Energy Foundation provides funding in communities where it has major operations, which may benefit public health and related services in the area.
Valero Energy Foundation
Boreal Waters Support for Community Resilience
Full proposal due Jul 30, 2026
Nonprofits, government entities, tribal governments, churches, and fiscally sponsored groups in northwest Wisconsin can seek US $25,000 - US $50,000 for resilience-focused projects that strengthen families and communities. With a mission to connect generosity with possibility, Boreal Waters Community Foundation provides flexible funding for programs, operations, and capacity building that enhance stability, including work intersecting with public health and basic human needs.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Community Health Funding
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Wisconsin Public Service’s service area can apply for Wisconsin Public Service Foundation’s grants to support health and human services, wellness, and related community programs. Public health initiatives serving limited-income, senior, or disabled residents, as well as broader community development and education projects, may be eligible if they align with the foundation’s funding priorities.
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
Community Health Project Grants for Nonprofits via Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Wisconsin communities served by Wisconsin Public Service can seek funding for health and human services projects, including wellness and access to care. Wisconsin Public Service Foundation provides support for programmatic, capital, and start-up initiatives, which may benefit public health efforts alongside community development, education, environment, and arts and culture work.
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
Joyce Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Justice Reform
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
With a mission to advance racial equity and safer communities, the Joyce Foundation provides Wisconsin public health and justice organizations with funding for gun violence prevention, justice reform, and violence intervention projects. Eligible efforts include research, policy advocacy, pilot initiatives, and public education that impact the Great Lakes region, including Wisconsin.
The Joyce Foundation
Joyce Foundation Support for Wisconsin Environment
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit and advocacy organizations advancing climate and water policy in Wisconsin and other Great Lakes states can seek environment program support from the Joyce Foundation. With a mission to strengthen climate solutions and protect Great Lakes drinking water, it funds policy, environmental justice, and systems-change efforts, particularly those led by impacted communities.
The Joyce Foundation
Ironman Foundation Community Health Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Aug 13, 2026
Nonprofit and other charitable organizations working on community health, wellness, and athletics in Wisconsin may be eligible for grants that create positive, tangible change in IRONMAN race communities. Grants from The Ironman Foundation help Wisconsin public health and wellness programs, especially those serving youth through swim, bike, and run activities and addressing identified local needs.
The Ironman Foundation Inc
Youth Fitness Grants for Nonprofits from Ironman Foundation
Applications due Aug 13, 2026
Nonprofit and other charitable organizations in Wisconsin supporting athletics, youth wellness, or community health programs can seek funding for projects in IRONMAN race communities. The Ironman Foundation prioritizes initiatives that help children swim, bike, and run, address specific local needs, and demonstrate measurable impact, which may benefit public health efforts.
The Ironman Foundation Inc
Water Quality Funding from Fund for Lake Michigan
Pre proposal due Aug 14, 2026
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governments, tribes, and educational institutions working on freshwater conservation and water quality projects can access funding through the Fund for Lake Michigan. Grants support on-the-ground habitat restoration, runoff reduction, and related planning or monitoring in the Lake Michigan basin, which may benefit public health efforts tied to cleaner, safer water resources.
Fund For Lake Michigan Inc
Altra Foundation Community Health Grants in Wisconsin
Letter of inquiry due Aug 16, 2026
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in health, human services, community safety, or related community programs can receive US $2,500 - US $10,000 to advance local well-being. Focused on strengthening communities, Altra Foundation invites organizations with direct impact in eligible Wisconsin counties to apply through a member-driven nomination and judging process.
ALTRA FOUNDATION INC
Community Health Funding for Nonprofits from Hugh J. Andersen Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 17, 2026
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing direct community health, social services, youth, education, or senior programs can access funding through the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation. Eligible projects must serve residents in Pierce, Polk, or St. Croix counties and emphasize asset-based, constituent-driven approaches that build local capacity, independence, and dignity.
Hugh J. Andersen Foundation
Youth Education Funding from Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation
Applications due Aug 21, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and public agencies serving children, youth, and families can seek funding for education, enrichment, and health programs through the Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation. Focused on youth development, the foundation invites eligible Monterey County applicants and supports Crivitz Youth, Inc. in Wisconsin, which may benefit public health initiatives for young people.
Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation
Wisconsin Arts Board Grants for Wisconsin Arts
Letter of inquiry due Sep 11, 2026
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations and eligible tribal, university, or local government arts programs in Wisconsin can receive more than US $2,000 in multi-year operating and artistic program support. With a mission to strengthen community development and arts education, Wisconsin Arts Board provides funding for ongoing creation and presentation of arts programming that serves the general public.
Wisconsin Arts Board
Cudahy Fund Support for Wisconsin Health Programs
Letter of inquiry due Sep 12, 2026
Focused on health and human services, the Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund invites Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits to seek support for low-cost healthcare, mental health, dental care, and related services for underserved residents. Organizations with public health initiatives that also address social services, education, environment, or arts access may be eligible.
Patrick And Anna M Cudahy Fund
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 fund construction, renovation, and equipment for essential community facilities. With a mission to strengthen rural infrastructure, USDA: Rural Development provides support for health care, public safety, community centers, and similar facilities in communities under 20,000 residents, with grant percentages tied to local income and population.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Andersen Foundation Community Health Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on healthcare, mental health, housing, education, human services, civic, or environmental education in Wisconsin can apply for the Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation’s grants. Funding may support general operations, programs, projects, and occasionally capital needs, with priority for services in the St. Croix Valley region of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Fred C And Katherine B Andersen Foundation
Public Health Program Funding for Wisconsin Nonprofits via Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofits and community organizations in Wisconsin running physician-led, evidence-based public health and health equity programs can seek support for education, outreach, and innovative pilot projects. Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation backs initiatives improving health literacy, access, disease prevention, mental and behavioral health, and other community health priorities with measurable outcomes.
Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation Inc.
La Crosse Community Foundation Support for Health
Applications due Nov 3, 2026
Public charities, government entities, and fiscally sponsored projects in La Crosse County, Wisconsin can apply for La Crosse Community Foundation’s mini grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $15,000 for result-oriented community projects. Health, wellness, and human services initiatives that enhance quality of life and community engagement may be especially relevant for public health organizations in Wisconsin.
La Crosse Community Foundation
Public Health Funding from Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
Letter of inquiry due Nov 27, 2026
Public health and community organizations in Wisconsin can seek funding to launch community-led health initiatives, build the health workforce, and inform health policy and practice. With a mission to advance health and health equity, Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment provides up to US $250,000 for collaborative projects between community partners and MCW over 24 months.
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
National Library of Medicine Health Outreach Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Public health organizations and libraries in Wisconsin can seek funding to expand access to reliable health information, especially for underrepresented populations and the professionals who serve them. Focused on health information outreach and education, the National Library of Medicine supports projects like training, technology access, and integrating NLM resources into community health programs, with awards of US $25,000.
National Library of Medicine
Wisconsin Community Services Funding via Herb Kohl Charities
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Nonprofit organizations serving Wisconsin residents can seek $1,000 - $5,000 to strengthen education, family well-being, financial stability, and basic needs programs that invest in people and community connections. With a mission to support local solutions, Herb Kohl Charities provides flexible Homegrown Grants that may benefit public health and community health initiatives across Wisconsin.
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc
Boreal Waters Community Foundation Support for Justice
Applications due Sep 14, 2027
Wisconsin public health and social justice organizations can access funding through Boreal Waters Community Foundation to advance community awareness, democratic participation, and equity-focused initiatives. Eligible 501(c)(3)s, public entities, Tribal governments, churches, and fiscally sponsored groups in select northern Wisconsin counties may receive up to US $4,000 for projects addressing discrimination, health care access, human rights, and related community needs.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation