Grants for Projects and Programs in Eligible Wisconsin Areas
GrantID: 71198
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $25,000
Summary
This grant program is run by a private family foundation based in Wisconsin. It awards grants only to operating nonprofit organizations that are exempt from federal taxation. The foundation does not provide funding to individuals, for‑profit businesses, loans, or general fundraising efforts. Applications are only considered during a specific yearly window: submissions received between January 1 and May 1 are eligible, and awards are decided by trustees during a summer meeting.
The foundation gives priority to projects that serve children, youth, families, and local communities, especially those focused on education, food and housing security for children and families, support for cultural and scientific institutions, and community services. The preferred geographic focus is within certain counties in Wisconsin, though in rare cases the foundation’s board may consider grants outside of those areas under a discretionary grant policy.
Past funding has supported a variety of nonprofit initiatives — including early‑learning programs at museums, children’s educational exhibits, developmental‑ or special‑needs services, community outreach, and family‑support programs. Grants have helped institutions that provide educational access, cultural enrichment, social welfare support, and programs for underserved populations.
The foundation appears to offer a flexible grant model: funds may be used for program support, organizational operations, or specific projects aligned with the foundation’s mission. Scholarship‑type grants are not made to individuals directly; instead, educational institutions may receive funding to administer scholarships or programs. Grant awards vary depending on the size and scope of the nonprofit’s work, and decisions hinge on demonstrated community benefit, mission alignment, and compliance with the foundation’s nondiscrimination requirements.
Overall, this grant opportunity offers nonprofits in Wisconsin — especially those working in youth services, education, social welfare, cultural or scientific institutions, and community support — a chance to secure funding to strengthen or expand their programs. It is designed to support organizations committed to long-term, mission-driven service to children, families, and communities.
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