Search Through Wisconsin Grants for Nonprofits in the U.S.

Grants for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working in Wisconsin

200+

Available grants

$17.4M

Total funding amount

$22.5K

Median grant amount

Wisconsin grants for nonprofits provide funding to support education, public health, community development, and environmental conservation initiatives. The following grants empower organizations to address state-specific challenges, foster sustainability, and enhance quality of life across Wisconsin.


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Discover 200+ funding opportunities for nonprofits in Wisconsin, with $17.4M available. Instrumentl supports organizations by offering deadline tracking, refined grant recommendations, and funder intelligence to drive impactful programs across the state.

Last updated: June 2, 2025. Next update: August 3, 2025.

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Grant Insights : Wisconsin Grants for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

200+ Wisconsin grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

52 Wisconsin grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

39 Wisconsin grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

37 Wisconsin grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

100+ Wisconsin grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

1,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Health Care Access & Delivery

Grant Deadline Distribution

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

Most grants are due in the second quarter.

Q1
20.9%
Q2
27.2%
Q3
25.2%
Q4
26.7%

Typical Funding Amounts

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

Grants are most commonly $22,500.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available in Wisconsin?

There is a wide variety of funding sources for nonprofits available in Wisconsin. Currently, there are more than 200+ individual open grants available, totaling $17,372,150 in funding. For organizations interested in pursuing grant funding in Wisconsin, the median grant size is $22,500. However, there are currently 52 grant opportunities that are over $25,000 for those looking for a bit more lucrative funding options. In addition, we have 37 grants that support general operating expenses, while more than 100+ grants fund programs and projects. More specifically, over 2,000+ grants focus on education and more than 1,000+ grant opportunities are focused on health care access & delivery.

What types of grants are available for nonprofits in Wisconsin?

More than half of the more than 200+ grants that are currently available in Wisconsin come from private foundations, followed by a vast amount of funding opportunities on the state and local government level. There are also a few grants being offered by federal government agencies and corporate sponsors for a variety of fields. Here’s a breakdown of where you'll find the most grants available:

  • Private Foundations: Currently there are 76 available from private foundations. Many private grants focus on environmental issues, from habitat and ecosystem restoration to fisheries, marine/ocean conservation, environmental conservation, environmental justice and advocacy, and land/habitat restoration. Private grantors who focus on these environmental issues include the Fish America Foundation, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation, and the Frank L. Weyenberg Charitable Trust.
  • Federal, State & Local Government: There are 44 grant opportunities available at the state and local level, with agencies like the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources focusing on environmental issues like parks and public places, water resource management, freshwater conservation, and habitat and ecosystem restoration. There are also a few grants available on the federal level from the USDA, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the North Central Region SARE that focus on everything from agriculture and rural development to entrepreneurship, disaster preparedness, and sanitation and clean drinking water.
  • Corporate Funders: There are 21 grants available from corporations, with more than a few corporations that have funding opportunities for environmental education, community services, and food access and hunger, like La Roche, Inc., Huntington National Bank, and Ameriprise Financial.

You should do your research on the many funding opportunities available in Wisconsin on not only the amount of funding being offered by these grantors but also their focus. Keep in mind that government grants often have larger awards than those on the corporate level, but they also have equally large compliance requirements.

When is the best time to apply for grants in Wisconsin?

Based on the data we have now, the best time to apply for grants in Wisconsin is in Q2, which is when about 27.2% of deadlines for grants land. This period offers nonprofits the most opportunities to secure funding. We also found that Q4 has a similar amount of grant deadlines, with 26.7%. Comparatively, Q1 is the grant period with the least activity, coming in at only 20.9%. To maximize your odds of winning grant funding, be aware of the peak fundraising periods.

What is the overall funding landscape in Wisconsin?

The nonprofit funding landscape throughout Wisconsin has seen significant activity across the past several years. Based on the funding reports sent to the IRS, overall grant funding reached nearly $3.07 billion in 2021 and then rose to $3.681 billion in 2022. The largest area for funding was single-organization support. Likewise, the top counties that received the most funding were Milwaukee County, Dane County, and Marathon County.

How can Instrumentl help nonprofits find and win more grants in Wisconsin?

If you want to start finding more grants in Wisconsin that you have the best chance of winning, Instrumentl simplifies the entire grant process. You can easily research funders, manage deadlines, and keep on top of everything in our all-in-one platform.

With Instrumentl, you'll get access to over 20,000 live grants and 400,000 funders beyond what you see here in Wisconsin. Learn more about how Instrumentl helps nonprofits streamline their grant process.