178 Wisconsin Community Economic Development Grants

178 Community and Economic Development Grants for Wisconsin

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

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Grants to Wisconsin Organizations, Agencies, and Tribal Governments for Professional Developme...

Deadline: 02/18/26

Grants to Wisconsin private organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments to develop and implement professional development programs. Funding is intended to promote long-term economic growth throughout the state. The goal of the grant program is to help busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 182056
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Perpetuate the Legacy of M...

Deadline: 02/20/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to perpetuate the legacy of twentieth-century Black architects. Eligible uses of funding include planning, capital improvements, and indirect costs. Grantees will also receive technical assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 205780

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and IHEs for Projects to Advance Vinyl Recycling

Deadline: 02/27/26

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, colleges, and universities for projects to advance vinyl recycling. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including equipment purchases, projects to improve post-consumer recycling programs, industry initiat...

GrantWatch ID#: 225532

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local quality of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Research and Academic Institutions to Support Organic Farming

Deadline: 02/28/26 LOI Date: 02/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180160

Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota Nonprofits for Capacity Building in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/28/26

Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for capacity building in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow organizations to thrive: through leadership development, future-focused planning, updated systems, and sector-wide collaboration. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 224197

Grants to Wisconsin Property Owners and Tenants to Upgrade Commercial Properties

Deadline: 02/28/26

Grants to Wisconsin commercial property owners and tenants for neighborhood development activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that align with goals such as historic preservation, architectural standards, improving pedestrian activity, beaut...

GrantWatch ID#: 225990

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Schools for Event Sponsorships, Community Benefi...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for event sponsorships, community benefit programs, and general operations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environment, mobility, and people. The goal of the funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 226567

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Research Topics Related to Humani...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals to research topics related to humanity. Eligible research projects must be in one of the following areas of interest: culture, health, consciousness, technology, science, or economics. The fellowship will be con...

GrantWatch ID#: 226658

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Operational Support and Program ...

Deadline: 03/01/26 LOI Date: 02/24/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for operational support and program expansion in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a screening call before applying. Funding is intended for programs that will...

GrantWatch ID#: 173611

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Opportunity for USA Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 03/01/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to invest...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717

In-Kind Grants to USA and International Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools to Beautify La...

Deadline: 03/02/26

In-kind grants of products and equipment to USA and International nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts in eligible locations. Donated products and equipment must be used to beautify outdoor landscapes as well as to achieve impact within the org...

GrantWatch ID#: 180895

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Historical Preservation Planning an...

Deadline: 03/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and individuals for planning and education projects related to preserving historical properties. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including consultant work, creating visual communic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225312

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Projects to Preserve the Historic I...

Deadline: 03/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and individuals for projects to preserve the historic interiors of buildings. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including consultants, architectural plans, furnishing plans, workshop...

GrantWatch ID#: 225852

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Environmental Education Activities

Deadline: 03/03/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, educational and environmental agencies, IHEs, and educational broadcasting agencies for educational activities that encourage environmental awareness. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 150553

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies to Assist Communities Impacted by Natural...

Deadline: 03/03/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, IHEs, and agencies to benefit those who were affected by tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186734

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Businesses, and Producers to Enhance the Compe...

Deadline: 03/03/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, businesses, and agricultural producers to enhance the competitiveness of the local agriculture market. Funding is intended for projects that benefit the specialty crop industry, wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 201765

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students for Videos on the Effects of Population Grow...

Deadline: 03/04/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students in grades 6 through 12 for short videos that demonstrate environmental or human welfare issues caused by population growth. Videos must focus on one of the following three global issues: energy, wetlands, and economics....

GrantWatch ID#: 177778

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs for Projects and Programs to Improve Local Commun...

Deadline: 03/04/26

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations for projects and programs to improve local communities. Programs must fall into one of the following categories: demonstration, capacity bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 185431

Grants to Wisconsin CBOs for Community Development Projects to Benefit Moderate- and Low-Incom...

Deadline: 03/06/26 Conference Date: 02/19/26

Grants to Wisconsin CBOs for community development projects to benefit moderate- and low-income residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities that enhance community services and facilities. At least 70 percent of funds and at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226730

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 03/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to enhance the local quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of economic development, community service, environment, education and youth, dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 160260

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes to Revitalize Neighborhoods in Struggling Communities

Deadline: 03/09/26

Grants to USA public housing authorities, local government agencies, and tribes to improve local neighborhoods in struggling communities. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 171994

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Economic Literacy Projects

Deadline: 03/10/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools, col...

GrantWatch ID#: 173515

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 03/13/26 Conference Date: 02/19/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the lives of local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects within a wide variety of focus areas, including but not limited to, basic needs, arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173424

Grants to USA Organizations to Promote Participation in a Leadership Conference

Deadline: 03/13/26

Grants to USA organizations to promote participation in a leadership seminar. Funding is intended to support student travel and lodging for the conference, which aims to further education, careers, and the community. The four-day experience is designed exclusively for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225809

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 03/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214748

Grants to Wisconsin Businesses to Expand Global Export Operations

Deadline: 03/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Wisconsin businesses to expand global export operations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that accelerate the business's export strategy, i...

GrantWatch ID#: 216252

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Corporations, and Individ...

Deadline: 03/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, corporations, and individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. Submissions will be judged based on impact, innovation, susta...

GrantWatch ID#: 220146

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Artists, Businesses, and Community Leaders to Revitalize Pub...

Deadline: 03/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind support to USA artists, businesses, and community leaders to revitalize public spaces in eligible locations in Florida. The goal of the program is to bring interactive experiences, art, and culture to public areas such as waterfronts...

GrantWatch ID#: 227193

Grants to Wisconsin Municipalities, Sewerage Districts, and Tribes for Activities Related to F...

Deadline: 03/16/26

Grants to Wisconsin municipalities, metropolitan sewerage districts, and tribal entities for flood management projects. Funding is intended to address and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate; reduce flood hazard vulnerabilities; and improve the resilience and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 151975

Tax Credits to USA Businesses to Encourage Relocation to California

Deadline: 03/16/26

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay and gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180343

Grants to USA Nonprofits, CBOS, and Agencies for Neighborhood Beautification Projects

Deadline: 03/16/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations for neighborhood beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support litter prevention programs, enhance communities, and revitalize...

GrantWatch ID#: 200453

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/20/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding may be used for capital projects, special projects, and operating support. Priority areas of focus include arts and culture, basic needs, aging and old...

GrantWatch ID#: 200698

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Geoscience-Based Solutions to Natural ...

Deadline: 03/22/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International charitable, nonprofit, and educational institutions for projects to utilize geoscientific solutions for problems facing local communities. Funding is intended to provide access to hygiene, clean water, and sanit...

GrantWatch ID#: 225503

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism and Improve the Local Quality o...

Deadline: 03/23/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that promote tourism and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit visitors, as well as those who live a...

GrantWatch ID#: 214456

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Instituti...

Deadline: 03/25/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to participate in workforce development accelerator. Eligible projects include AI-driven initiatives that help students, educators, and workers suc...

GrantWatch ID#: 227155

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Employ Volunteers for Projects to Address Po...

Deadline: 03/26/26 Conference Date: 02/26/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to employ volunteers for projects that serve low-income communities and address problems related to poverty. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 186610

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 03/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address poverty, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Startups to Relocate to Missouri

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants of up to $75,000 and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International startup companies to support business growth and development in Missouri. Funding is intended to recruit companies from a range of industries with the potential to strengthen the local econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 170716
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, and government entities for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts and human...

GrantWatch ID#: 178895

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Tribes, Schools, and Native Groups in Eligible...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, businesses, schools, tribal and native organizations, and educational entities in eligible states and territories for projects to benefit coastal natural resources. Funding is intended for the removal of non-functioning ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214162

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects and Services that Ben...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects and se...

GrantWatch ID#: 222946

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies to Transfer Responsibility for Various Services to Other Counties...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin municipalities, counties, and tribes to undertake the process of transferring responsibility for various services to other counties or organizations. The purpose of the fund is to run services more efficiently, promote collaboration among service pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 226689

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in the Funder's Service Area for Programs ...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the funder's service area for programs benefitting local communities. Eligible projects address disaster relief, workforce development, health and social services, and economic stability. Grants may be...

GrantWatch ID#: 226954

Grants to Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organizations to Host Conventions and Meetings

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Wisconsin Tribes and destination marketing organizations to host conventions and meetings. The purpose of the program is to benefit the economy of the host area, including an increase in overnight hotel stays and spending at local venues. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 129416

Grants to Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organizations and Tribes to Host Sporting Events

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Wisconsin destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and Tribes 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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156091

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Market and Promote Local Tourism Opportunities

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to promote local tourism opportunities. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support advertising and promotional expenses for events that enhance the tourism industry...

GrantWatch ID#: 179512