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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 through prevention and response programs. The fund supports initiatives such as training programs, support groups, mentoring programs, and resource identification with an annual application deadline of September 15.

Excellence in Education funds strengthen school communities by awarding grants for creative and innovative educational programs, recognition of achievement, and community involvement in schools. These funds are available to public and private schools in 16 Southern Wisconsin communities, with multiple named funds having specific annual deadlines.

The Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF) Community Grants support ongoing and changing community needs in Waukesha County across six broad program areas. Grants are awarded after extensive review by the Foundation's Grants Review Committee, with $175,250 awarded in 2025.

The Door County Community Foundation is accepting applications for Sustainability Grants through its Growing Older Fund to support initiatives addressing aging populations and fostering intergenerational connections in Columbia, Grant, and Polk counties, Wisconsin. Awards average $2,500 with no stated minimum or maximum, and applications are due the 4th Monday of September at 4:00 p.m.

The Door County Community Foundation offers Sustainability Grants to provide operational support for charities serving Door County residents. Grants typically range from $2,500 to $5,000 and can support salary costs, equipment, infrastructure, and program delivery across multiple focus areas including arts, children & youth, education, environment, aging, health, and historic preservation.

The Community Investment Fund, created by Destination Door County in partnership with the Door County Community Foundation, offers grants to projects that improve quality of life for Door County residents while benefiting visitors. Grant awards range from a few thousand dollars to potentially hundreds of thousands, with an anticipated average of $100,000.

The Bargains Unlimited Charitable Fund provides grants to support charities that serve working people or enhance quality of life for seniors in Door County, Wisconsin. Grant awards average $25,000 with requests up to $100,000 considered for exceptional projects, with preference given to Northern Door County organizations.

Point of Pride's Annual Transgender Surgery Fund provides direct financial assistance to transgender individuals who cannot afford gender-affirming surgery. The program is a scholarship-like grant that covers surgical costs for eligible procedures performed in the United States. Applications open November 1 and close November 30 each year.