Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that aim to improve the lives of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington county residents. Funding is currently available for proposals that focus on strengthening education, strengthening neighborhoods, increasing economic opportunities, and promo...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for high-quality, innovative research to improve educational practice. Funding is intended for research projects that span the life course from early childhood to adult learning, as well as those that focus on contexts outside of school. The Lyle Spencer ...

Grants to greater West Bend area, Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of local residents. Funding may be requested for capital projects, new programs, or operating support. Priority is given to applications that address the focus areas of arts and culture, education, health and human services, community...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in Forest County and the Greater Milwaukee area to benefit local residents and communities. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of arts, culture, civic, community, economic development, afterschool education, the elderly, environment, health, human services, Native Amer...

Prizes of $25,000 and other award benefits to USA and territories local governments, tribes, regions, and nonprofits representing communities that have prioritized health. Initial applications are due prior to the final deadline. Funding is intended to recognize communities that have come together around a commitment to he...

Grants of $2,500 to USA K-12 teachers for projects to enhance the quality of classroom education. Please note that teachers must be nominated prior to entering the contest; self-nominations are allowed. Winners will be decided during a public voting period. The winning teachers will receive a grant for the purchase of clas...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits for community-based or statewide health programs focused on prevention, education, and outreach. Priority will be given to evidence-based health initiatives led by member physicians or for pilot projects that demonstrate measurable outcomes in increasing health equity in Wisconsin. The Wiscon...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA K-12 public schools, charter schools, and nonprofit parent-teacher groups to enhance school resources and facilities. Funding may be requested for technology upgrades, facility renovations, tools for STEM programs, and safety improvements. Preference will be given to requests tha...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research and development projects that strive to improve the welfare of children, ages 0 through 7 years. Programs may focus on three general areas: early childhood welfare, play and education, and parenting education. Welfare is broadly defined to include physical and mental healt...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin public and private schools in eligible counties for programs and projects that aim to enhance the quality of music education programs in area schools. For the purposes of these grants, eligible counties include Washington and Chisago counties in Minnesota, and ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educators of grades Pre-K through 12 to help advance innovative programs that incorporate the arts into educational programming. Funding is intended to support programs that work to effectively use the arts as a learning tool in teaching children who learn differently.

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories schools, community groups, nature centers, or museums for projects that involve youth in environmental and conservation education. Applicants must attend a pre-application training. Projects should help students enhance the environment of their schools or neighborhoods. Stu...

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers working at the professional level. The funding source places particular emphasis on topics relating to the most critical and current issues that include, but are not limited to, war and conflict; social justice and human righ...

Award of $500 to a USA school or youth group that includes children in grades K-12 for an established youth garden project. This award is intended to recognize the sustainability of exceptional youth garden programs that have shown success and have impacted the lives of the children and the community in which they live.

In-kind grants valued at up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International museums for the creation of a Maker Space area where PreK-8 children can tinker, play, and invent using a variety of materials. Funding is intended to create a space with incorporated STEM education which will inspire children to create and explore. ...

Grants to Lafayette County, Wisconsin nonprofits, the Argyle school district, and local government agencies for charitable programs and projects in the Argyle area. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, the elderly, youth, health care, the arts, historic preservation, and the environment.

Grants to Edgerton, Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, the local school district, and local government agencies for programs that benefit the community and improve the quality of life for local residents. Previous grants have funded an after-school program for teens, school music programs, and a career development confere...

Grants to Evansville, Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, the local school district, and local government agencies for programs in the areas of education, arts, health and human services, and historic preservation. Previous grants have funded public libraries, school music programs, and feeding the needy.

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind donations to Wisconsin schools to support the various needs of jazz-centered music programs. Funding may be used for books and videos, CDs, sheet music, and purchasing equipment and instruments. To a smaller extent, funding may also be used for clinics and to hire guest artists. Priori...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Shawano County, Wisconsin nonprofits, agencies, and schools for programs that meet community needs and improve the quality of life for local residents. Eligible uses of funds include new and creative services and activities, enhancement of existing programs, small capital investments, and recurrin...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada pure or applied mathematician to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of education for K-16 students. Nominations should cite the candidate’s past or current contributions to math education, which may include, but is not limited to: -Developing or assessing the K-16 ma...

Grants of $700 to USA teachers, educators, principals, paraprofessionals or classified staff of K-12 public, private, and charter schools for community service or civic projects, visits to art, science and cultural museums, career enrichment opportunities, and other events or activities away from the school facility. Educa...

Grants starting at $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofits for programs that will benefit and positively impact La Crosse County. Funding is intended for programs that will address critical issues within the community, such as food insecurity, homelessness prevention, education, strengthening families, and the humane treatment of a...

Grants of up to $500 to USA teachers working full-time in any state, excluding Colorado, Oregon, Idaho, Arkansas, Washington, and Kansas. Funding will be provided for a wide range of projects or materials that will improve student learning. This can include, but is not limited to, books, software, calculators, math manipul...

Grants to Crawford County, Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, area school districts, and/or local government agencies for programs or projects that promote economic development in the County. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of area residents through economic development. Funding examples: - Feasibili...

Awards of $5,000 to USA librarians for outstanding service to public, college, university, school, and community libraries. Awards are intended to recognize the librarian's investments in improving people's lives in their school, campus, and community. In addition to the cash award, each nominee will be presented with a ...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofits for programs that provide students with the opportunity to learn about current and future energy challenges. Students in grades 6-12, college, or university will engage in educational projects that will enhance their understanding of science and technolo...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for music education and music therapy programs. Funding is intended to support educational programming, music projects, therapy, and the purchase of equipment and instruments for schools, camps, hospitals, nursing homes, and other centers. Preference is g...

Grants averaging $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts that operate youth baseball or softball programs and facilities. Funding may be used to support a new program, enhance or expand an existing program, obtain equipment or facilities, or undertake a collab...

Grants to Dane County, Wisconsin municipalities, government agencies, universities, school districts, tribal governments, and metropolitan planning organizations to improve bike trail connectivity. Applicants must contact program staff to confirm project eligibility prior to applying. Eligible Projects: Grants will...

Grants starting at $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and projects that address the root causes of poverty in Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto Counties. Funding is intended to promote self-sufficiency and economic stability for local residents. Priority will be given to i...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents of the Merrill area. Programs may fall in the areas of social services, the arts, health, economic development, education, and the preservation of historical and cultural resources. The vision of The Merrill Area Community Foundation is to ...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada and International nonprofits, schools, and government agencies for the creation, application, or field testing of environmental curricula. Applicants must submit an LOI. Funding is intended to implement field activities and classroom education, and integrate basic ecological principles...

Grants to North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to meet basic needs and promote economic self-sufficiency and social and civic participation of area residents. Funding is intended to support programs, general operations, and, for community foundations on...

Awards to USA and Canada K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding classroom instruction of Greek, Latin, or classics. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals demonstrating excellent teaching practices. Applications should address at least four of the following criteria: -Success, size, and growth of the classics...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career individuals for exploratory and broad-interest projects in the fields of conservation, research, storytelling, education, and technology. Funding is intended for the following areas of focus: wildlife, the human journey, or the changing pl...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for projects that promote public engagement with historical resources. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations at least six weeks prior to the deadline. Emphasis is placed on projects that result in online tools. ...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 to Door County, Wisconsin nonprofits and government agencies for operational support of activities that enhance the local quality of life and provide for the needs of community residents. Funding is intended to support programs that will alleviate social issues and the challenges faced ...

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories and Canada K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations to support new or existing educational gardens. Requests must be for an edible garden that incorporates growing vegetables, fruits, grains, or herbs. Priority will be given to projects that benefit schools in communities with limite...

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of education projects operating inside or outside the USA with a particular interest in supporting underserved populations and the creative use of technology. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the deadline. Typically, grants are awarded to new or ...

Grants of up to $500 to Dane County, Wisconsin school- or community-based nonprofit organizations for worthy student-led charitable activities. Previously funded activities include: an aeronautics research project, a travel club, a food drive, and several programs that focus on empowering girls. The criteria for the gr...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits to support sustainable forest management and to involve communities in efforts to build understanding of the value of forests and biodiversity. The research generated by these projects is intended to assess conservation values and improve forest management. There are two types of gran...

Awards of up to $10,000 and additional benefits to USA young artists (ages 15-18) to recognize and support achievement in the following disciplines: visual arts, dance, photography, voice, jazz, classical music, writing, theater, design arts, and cinematic arts. In addition to the cash awards, artists will receive training...

Awards of $1,000 to USA women to recognize outstanding leadership in the field of education. Awards will be given to female superintendents, administrators, and other women in school leadership positions. Nominations and applications are accepted for the following three award categories: -The Superintendent Award – a...

Grants averaging $350 to USA nonprofit organizations such as charities, churches, and schools for artistic programs. Funding is intended for projects that engage the community and involve services for artists, educating youth in the arts, leadership training to strengthen the arts organization.

Grants ranging from $100 to $500 to USA schools, nonprofit places of learning, churches, and nature centers for projects that promote an appreciation of nature by using or developing natural landscapes and native plants. Funding is intended to cover the costs of seeds and native plants. Wild Ones is looking for project...

Grants to New Glarus, Wisconsin nonprofits, schools, and government agencies for charitable programs that will benefit the local community. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, the environment, youth, the arts, health care, the elderly, and historic preservation.

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wisconsin nonprofits in eligible regions for innovative projects that enhance the quality of life for community members. Funding is intended for the focus areas of environmental enhancement, educational and vocational programs, community, cultural, and economic development, and health and human se...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wisconsin nonprofits, educators and school districts, municipalities, and libraries for programs, projects, and activities that improve the health and wellness of residents of the greater Baraboo, Lake Delton, and Wisconsin Dells area. Eligible programs and activities for funding include, but a...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of social change initiatives. Funding must identify with one of the following focus areas: advancement of philanthropy and volunteerism, education, entrepreneurship, advocacy and debate, advancement of women and girls, prevention of child abuse, and crisis management a...