Sports grants & recreation facilities grants to enhance the lives of girls and boys through physical activity and responsible sports, youth sports, wildlife sports, and community sports programs.
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to present professional music concert series in small to medium-sized cities and towns. The public spaces in which the concerts are to take place must be outdoors, easily accessible to a wide range of socioeconomic ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International teams at research institutions for basic research and clinical studies to explore the benefits of animal therapy. Funding is intended to support studies that will impact the mental and physical health and the qu...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, universities, and tribes for projects and initiatives that enhance outdoor recreation and improve the health of public forests and grasslands. Funding is intended for on-the-ground restoration and conservation projects that make a...
Grants to USA nonprofit community-based organizations and schools in multiple states to enhance local athletics fields within the funding source’s market areas. Funding may be requested for football field improvement projects in the following states: Arizona, Califor...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for fitness, sports, and movement-based programs. Funding is intended to support programs that encourage activity among women and girls of all ages. Grant funds may be used for equipment, supplies, ...
Grants of up to $1,500 to USA nonprofit organizations for recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Eligible expenses include registration fees, equipment, facilities, and housing. Priority will be given to programs that serve low-income or economically ...
Grants to Wisconsin public and private agencies, marinas, and other facilities to build, rehabilitate, or maintain boating facilities for leisure boats requiring short-term docking accommodations. Applicants may propose smaller projects funded on the state level or lar...
Grants to Wisconsin governmental units and qualified lake associations for boating facility improvements. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding may be used for construction projects, the rehabilitation of existing facilities, equipment p...
In-kind grants of equipment to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, and local government agencies in eligible regions to support youth baseball and softball programs. The grant is intended to provide organizations with new and safe equipment for thei...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, indigenous organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects to reduce pollution caused by recreational fishing. Eligible projects may align with one of the following pillars: ...
Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that meet challenges faced by the marine and sailing industries...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve children's health. Funding is intended for programs that increase the well-being of children and youth through physical activities. The goal of the program is to encourage and inspire youth ...
Grants to USA top-tier athletes in eligible sports disciplines to further their development, training, and career success. Funding is intended to support ranking athletes who have earned a college degree and are working toward reaching elite international competitions ...
Grants to USA ski clubs to protect skiers from experiencing injuries during training and racing. The purpose of funding is to address safety challenges faced by ski facilities. Funding is intended for safety projects, such as trail widening, and for the acquisition of ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land,...
Grants of up to $250 and grants of up to $1,000 to Wisconsin individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects, events, and programs that address the needs of children and youth up to the age of 17. Funding is intended for activities that help ...
Grants of $10,000 to USA educational institutions and qualifying sports organizations to address sports-related needs. Funding is intended to support growth or other financial needs. Applicants from all categories of sports are eligible to apply. Applicants may includ...
Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal communities, schools, and IHEs to provide nature-based educational activities for children and youth. Funding is intended for expenses related to activities that directly engage part...
Grants to Wisconsin organizations for activities related to environmental and habitat protection and the development of natural resources. Past grants have supported projects in the areas of animal care, education, environmental health, land management, public awarenes...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as playgrounds, nature trails, animal shelters, school and community gardens, facemask do...
Grants of up to $7,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for a broad range of projects and programs that benefit communities within the State. Eligible activities are in the focus areas of health and wellness, animal welfare, civic and community involvement, and imp...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects related to the reduction of performance-enhancing drug use. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. The purpose of the funding is to address the root causes and prevent the use of these...
Grants of $10,000 to USA female athletes for expenses related to childcare. Funding is intended to help women continue to train and compete in professional sports. Grant funds may be used for the costs of caregivers, equipment, medical expenses, meals and supplies, and...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, and government entities for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible counties. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Eligible focus areas include e...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and educa...
Grants to USA organizations to benefit Armenian-American youth. Eligible types of programming include athletic, cultural, educational, and camping. Previous grantees include schools, camps, boys and girls clubs, dance ensembles, and music programs. Consideration will b...
Grants to USA private and public high schools for youth athletic programs. The purpose of this program is to promote the sport of rugby in schools across the country by expanding the availability of rugby programs for student athletes. Funding is intended to help grow ...
Grants to Wisconsin counties and tribes for projects related to seasonal trails. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible uses of funding include development, maintenance, acquisition, repair, and restoration. Funding is ...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, running clubs, and elementary and middle schools to implement structured youth athletic programs. Funding is intended for either new or existing programs. Eligible programs are those that provide more than just a o...
Grants to USA nonprofits, agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that increase rock climbing accessibility. Funding is intended to preserve and improve climbing areas across the nation. Applicants who have not been previously funded will be given priority.
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, schools and school districts, and agencies in eligible locations to support local arts and cultural projects. Eligible activities may include concerts, festivals, productions, residencies, publications, exhibiti...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, groups, and clubs for programs that meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of health, education, recreation, envir...
Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada public health official or department to recognize exceptional achievements in the advancement of recreational water safety. The award recipient will be honored for outstanding work in public health and in the safe use of water in spas...
Grants to Wisconsin groups and organizations for programs that attract overnight visitors to eligible regions. Funding is intended to impact hotels, motels, bed and breakfast accommodation, and vacation rental properties in addition to retail establishments, restaurant...
Grants of up to $500 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities for archery programs for youth. Funding is intended to support equipment purchases and range enhancements for organizations that provide archery programming for youth. The purpose of the grant ...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin destination marketing organizations (DMOs) to host sports competitions that will create a positive economic impact on local communities. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to help secure events requiring upfront pay...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding. Funding is available to local, state, and national organizations working to preserve trail access and promote safe and responsible r...
Grants to USA anchor replacement groups and climbing organizations to support initiatives to replace inadequate fixed anchors on established routes in local climbing areas. Grant applicants will be expected to demonstrate both need and support from local community memb...
In-kind donations of insulin to USA and territories nonprofit diabetes summer camps. The purpose of the program is to ensure that children with diabetes up to age 18 will be able to enjoy a full camp experience. Requests will be accepted from nonprofit camps as well as...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to address community needs. First-time applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Priority is given to proposals in the following areas of focus: community ...
Grants to Wisconsin counties and tribes for habitat conservation projects. Funding is intended for projects to develop facilities, enhance the habitat of wildlife or fish, stock wildlife and fish, and maintain and repair facilities. Grant funds may be used for any cost...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible communities for programs that assist individuals with developmental disabilities. Applicants must contact the Foundation and register on the grant portal prior to ...
Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations to benefit children. Areas of focus include food insecurity, health and wellness, and DEI programming. Support ranges from monetary...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean environments, and sport diving phys...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, school districts, and local government agencies in eligible areas for charitable programs and projects that benefit the community and improve the quality of life for local residents. Previously funded programs include classr...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, schools, and institutions of higher education to improve water quality in eligible areas. Funding is intended for water quality projects that provide benefits to animals, plants, and people acros...
Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active overseas military personnel and severely injured service members or veterans to support their children's participation in recreational programs and camps. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as sports, fine ...
Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental health. Applicants may request funding toward sports equipment and program expenses. The purpose of the program is ...
Grants and in-kind product donations to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in states where the funding source does business for programs focusing on diversity and inclusion, youth safety, community development, and environment and land access. Eligible...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for public welfare activities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address social needs across the globe. Requests will be accepted for activities in the areas of education, arts and cu...