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The Racine Community Foundation provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations strengthening Racine County through funding in six focus areas: Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, Environment, Healthcare, and Human Services. Organizations must submit a Letter of Intent by January 31 and, if accepted, are invited to apply during assigned spring, summer, or fall grant cycles.

The Partner Grants cycle provides funding for one-time needs and specific projects serving Portage and Waushara Counties. Nonprofits, schools, government entities, and established community groups can request up to $5,000 for projects aligned with five mission areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Helping People, and Wellness.

Point of Pride's HRT Access Fund provides direct financial assistance to transgender individuals who cannot afford gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy. Recipients receive 18 months of HRT-related care including telemedical visits, lab work, medical letters, and prescription cost coverage through partner providers.

The Black River Falls Area Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations in Jackson County for projects that enhance quality of life in the community. Grants support education, health services, cultural activities, social services, and civic projects, with a focus on new initiatives, capital improvements, equipment needs, and emergency funding.

The Copernicus Foundation Music Grant Program provides funding to enhance and sustain musical opportunities for everyone in Portage County, with priority given to projects that expand music access for youth. Grants support creative music projects including instrument availability, music-related technology, and exposure to music for underserved populations.

The Community Foundation of South Central Wisconsin offers community grants to local nonprofits in their seven-county service area. Grants average $500 to $1,000 and applications are accepted annually with an August 31 deadline.

The Women's Fund provides grants to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and municipalities in Rock County, Wisconsin that serve the needs of women and girls. Eligible projects include training programs, support groups, mentoring programs, and resource identification initiatives, with both prevention and response programs supported.

The SPARK Grant supports innovative community ideas in Hudson, Wisconsin. Finalists pitch their ideas live at the SPARK Tank Challenge for up to $20,000 in funding. Applications open June 15 with a Pitch Preview, and full grant applications are due September 15.

Visionary Grants support nonprofit partners in Portage and Waushara counties implementing innovative solutions and taking their next best step. This multi-year grant program offers up to $15,000 in year one with committed funding for up to five years on a tiered basis, with funds unrestricted as long as used for specified grant purposes.

The Eau Claire Community Foundation's Community Grant Cycle provides funding to tax-exempt nonprofits serving the greater Eau Claire area. Applicants can apply for Program Grants (funding programs and services), Asset Grants (specific purchases and improvements), or Operations Grants (up to $10,000 for operating expenses during transitions or revenue loss).

The Minneapolis Foundation, in partnership with the Midwest Environmental Justice Network, NDN Collective, and RE-AMP Network, will award environmental justice grants to community-based nonprofits and eligible organizations working in underserved communities throughout the Great Lakes region. The program distributes $52 million over three years in three tiers (Assessment and Engagement, Community Education and Planning, and Project Development and Implementation) supporting environmental health, air/water quality, healthy homes, food access, green infrastructure, and related priorities.

The La Crosse Area Community Foundation offers multiple competitive grant programs including micro grants ($250–$3,000), mini grants ($1,000–$15,000), standard grants (minimum $15,000), and capacity building grants ($50,000–$90,000 over two years) for charitable organizations serving La Crosse County, Wisconsin. Applications follow quarterly cycles with specific open and close dates throughout 2026.

The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation's primary grants program funds measurable strategies to improve quality of life in the greater Green Bay area. Nonprofits and government entities can apply during two cycles per year (Winter: Nov 1–Jan 11; Summer: May 1–Jul 1) for grants typically up to $20,000 to support programs in arts, education, health, human services, youth development, and other community priorities.

This grant program provides high-impact grants of up to $100,000 to support local nonprofits working to improve the Eau Claire area's quality of life. The grant cycle is currently closed and will reopen on July 1, 2026.

The Women's Giving Circle provides grants up to $8,500 to support programs that benefit women and/or children in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. Applications open April 1, 2026, with a June deadline, and grant recipients are announced in November.

Two separate youth grant programs offered by the Door County Service Club Coalition in partnership with the Door County Community Foundation. Youth as Resources Grants support projects where youth use their skills to serve or educate others in Door County (average $200, max $500), while Youth in Theatre Grants support theatrical productions with significant youth involvement (max $500).

The Bargains Unlimited Charitable Fund provides grants averaging $25,000 (up to $100,000 for exceptional projects) to support working people in Door County and enrich the quality of life for seniors. Funded by proceeds from the Bargains Unlimited resale shop in Sister Bay, the program accepts applications on a seasonal basis through winter and summer grant cycles.

This fund supports programs serving children from prenatal to five years old and their families, with a focus on raising awareness of early childhood importance. Grants support direct service, systems-level work, and advocacy, with preference given to collaborative, preventative, innovative, or whole-family approaches that remove barriers for marginalized children.

The Appleton Education Foundation offers multiple grant programs to enhance education in the Appleton area, including Choose Your Focus Grants for creative educational projects, Professional Development grants for speakers and educator training, and Co-Curricular Education & Training Grants. Grants primarily benefit Appleton Area School District students and staff.

The Community Vision Fund is an unrestricted grant fund from the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region designed to meet community needs and advance well-being in five Wisconsin counties. The fund offers multiple grant types including event sponsorships, capacity building grants, technical assistance grants, annual responsive grants, and visionary grants through a grant portal application process.