406 Wisconsin Workforce Development Grants

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for career advancement in academia. This program is open to individuals who are enrolled in a PhD program or postdoctoral fellowship. Funding is intended to assist students in completing research work to be present...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational seminars, workshops, and other workforce development opportunities related to healthcare. Funding is intended for learning events that build skills, networks, and knowle...

Grants to Wisconsin K-12 school boards, governing bodies of private schools, operators of independent charter schools, and tribal schools for disaster relief. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. The goal of this program...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on gender equality. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus on system issues, projects that include and elevate underrepresented voices, and st...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for projects to provide technological solutions to problems in journalism. Funding is intended for projects that utilize advanced data mining techniques in investigative journalism. Collaborative projec...

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a biomedical science program. Funding is intended to cover program participation fees and training for the teachers who will be running the program. The goal is to provide students with the...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribes for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to applying. Funding may be...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International eligible teachers to work in K-12 schools in Israel. In addition to the professional salary, this program will provide fellows with a stipend, professional development, mentorship, Hebrew language learning, job placement, h...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups, businesses, and individuals for business development assistance. Support involves discussions, consultation, and resources about technology to support business operations. The funder specializes in finding inn...

Grants and in-kind support to USA start-up business ventures led by military veterans. The purpose of this program is to help veteran entrepreneurs successfully build their businesses. In addition to funding, businesses will receive support in strategic planning, opera...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International charities for programs that align with the funding source's focus areas. Projects and programs may focus on one of the following areas: disaster response, health and longevity, financial protection, opportunity pipeline, and pro...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to serve underprivileged youth. Funding is intended to assist organizations providing academic learning, technical education, occupational skills training, and apprenticeships. Eligible uses of fund...

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small businesses owners to participate in a professional development program to gain valuable resources, connections, and skills. The two-to-three-month program will provide group education workshops and individualized coaching ses...

Grants to USA individuals employed in the hospitality industry to promote career and professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to assist hospitality workers who are seeking the chance to improve their skills, expand their capabilities, and advance the...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International artists to help develop their artistic careers. Artists using the following media are eligible to apply: photography, illustration, videography, and 3D art. Successful applicants will create content in partne...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA engineering students who identify as female for education-related expenses. Some applicants must schedule an interview before completing their application. Students studying at specific institutions of higher learning are encouraged to ap...

Grants to up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs to improve accessibility for individuals in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of projects including equipment adaptations, training for staff, and outreach. Eligible organization...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin childcare providers in eligible locations to promote workforce development and improve services. Funding is intended to expand and retain the local childcare workforce. The goal of the grant program is to help licensed childcare pro...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada businesses and individuals in the rental sector for assistance in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to provide support after natural disasters that significantly impacted rental operations, e...

Grants of up to $20,000 and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for outdoor events and activities that benefit vulnerable residents. Funding is intended to enhance the communities where funding source members work and live, with an emphasis o...

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA qualifying credit unions to help cover unexpected costs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for credit unions which are designated as low-income, to assist them in responding to natural d...

In-kind support to USA schools to initiate computer science courses. Funding is intended to cover teacher training fees as well as participation fees. All schools are encouraged to apply, including private schools, charter schools, rural schools, public and private sch...

Opportunity for USA agencies and organizations to provide workshops in entrepreneurship to women. The workshops are intended for individuals who are survivors of adversity, and consist of online classes, assignments, hands-on experience, and mentorship. In addition, ea...

Grants to USA public, private, and charter high schools to add an engineering program to their STEM curriculum. Priority will be given to schools with high BIPOC or high-need student populations. Funding is intended to assist with the implementation of high-quality eng...

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a high-quality STEM program at the middle school level. Funding is intended to cover the fees associated with teacher training and program implementation. Priority will be given to schools ...

In-kind grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to participate in a program to implement high-quality STEM curricula for grades K-5. Schools will receive funds to cover the participation and registration fees for the program. Funding is inten...

Grants of up to $7,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories government and tribal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, faith-based entities, workforce agencies, and veterans service organizations for events and programs that benefit vet...

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities, including STEM education, environmental projects, disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and other community services. Funding i...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International businesses, startups, and fintechs to help them streamline and upgrade their payment systems. In addition to monetary support, companies will receive mentorship, marketing support, and the use of the funding ...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA small back-owned businesses for financial support and growth. Funding is intended to help strengthen these brick-and-mortar businesses and thereby promote diversity in the American business environment. Grantees can use the funds for salar...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Puerto Rico BIPOC-owned businesses to assist with financial emergencies. Funding is intended to help alleviate the burden of unexpected financial needs caused by natural disaster, equipment repair, theft, vandalism, and other criminal ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to conduct research studies of interventions, practices, and policies in relation to the criminal justice system and community safety. The funding is intended to establish strong evidence on practices that can improve justice syste...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, hospitals, laboratories, and government agencies to promote workforce development for researchers and other individuals. Funding is intended to support attendance at con...

In-kind grants of learning resources to USA unemployed individuals for workforce training. The purpose of this program is to enhance work-related skills and help people pursue careers in technical fields. The program is aimed at individuals who have lost their jobs due...

Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 teachers, principals, and other staff members for assistance with supplies and resources that enrich classroom learning. Funding is intended to split the cost of essential school supplies and to help cover expenses that educators are li...

Grants of up to $2000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to pursue a dream opportunity. Funding is intended to give individuals the little extra push needed to begin a project, take a trip, acquire a new skill, or give back to their community. The purpose of...

Grants and in-kind support to USA BIPOC-led and serving nonprofit and for-profit news organizations for capacity-building activities. Funding is available for general operating support for nonprofit organizations, project support for for-profit organizations, and field...

Grants to USA and Canada educational institutions and public charities for research, education, and professional development projects related to the treatment of pain. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support innovati...

Opportunity for Wisconsin businesses to participate in a tax credit program designed to promote growth and development of businesses throughout the state. The goal of the program is to help businesses that are currently located in or relocating to the state by providin...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA qualifying medical providers to help with expenses associated with medical mission trips. Grant funds will be paid directly to a charitable nonprofit organization to assist with some program costs related to the trip. Grants will only be a...

Grants of $500 to USA doctors, nurses, and other medical practitioners to support participation in a medical mission trip. Funding is intended for those who have insufficient funds to cover program costs related to such a trip. Applicants must have applied and have bee...

Grants of $600 to USA Tribe members to mitigate financial loss incurred during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Funding is intended to support meatpacking and agricultural workers. The relevant period of employment is January 27, 2020 through May 11, 2023. Priority w...

Guaranteed loans to USA and territories lenders to help finance community and economic development projects in rural areas. Funding is intended for projects such as the development of community facilities, the improvement of water and waste disposal, energy efficiency ...

Grants and in-kind services to USA local and national organizations to promote wellbeing among youth. Funding is intended to support new programs, as well as projects with a limited timeframe. Successful applicants will have access to a network that provides collective...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for events and activities that assist military personnel, veterans, and their families. Funding is intended to for support in the areas of housing, traumatic brain injury treatment, employment, caregiver support, sports rehabilitat...

Grants of up to $5,000 per year to Wisconsin qualifying veterans to provide financial assistance needed while pursuing a training course. Funding is intended to help veterans requiring financial support who became unemployed or underemployed during the past year, and w...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for horticultural activities. Funding is intended for activities that bring communities together through programs that encourage healthy eating, involve the community in gardening, provide training sessio...

Grants to USA individuals working in the food and beverage industry for emergency financial assistance. The goal of the program is to provide relief in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters, medical crises, and housing issues. Eligible uses o...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the focus areas of environment, youth mental well-being, and youth mentorship and workforce develoment. Funding is intended for programs with a national focus, as well as programs that benefit locations in which the...

Grants to USA K-12 classroom teachers in private and public schools to enhance student learning. Successful applicants will receive a 12-month subscription to classroom assessment software and access to a professional development webinar. The goal of the program is to ...