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Grants for Wisconsin State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 538 active, human-verified grants for state and local governments, municipalities, Tribal Nations, cities, counties, school districts, and public agencies. Explore funding from federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate grantmakers across Wisconsin, updated daily.

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538 grants found

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community-Led Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal entities to promote community-led programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community-driven ideas based on lived experiences and grassroots...

GrantWatch ID#: 230248

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit People With Disabilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and schools in eligible communities for programs that assist individuals with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of people with de...

GrantWatch ID#: 174125

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, the local school district, and government agencies for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include the arts, the environment, education, and the elderly. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175289

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918

Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Improve the Court System

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921

Grants to USA Entities for Consultants to Address Court-Related Challenges

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. These grants assist the legal professionals in fully...

GrantWatch ID#: 178299

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address Issu...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 198876

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Community Bene...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable activities and initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209784

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for educational, humanitarian, cultural, and recreational activities. The foundation favors student engagement/hands-o...

GrantWatch ID#: 221426

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Housing-Related Educational Outreach Programs

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational outreach programs to combat housing discrimination. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the planning and...

GrantWatch ID#: 160250

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 11/02/26

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 regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts an...

GrantWatch ID#: 178895

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Support Residents

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to serve residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for innovative strategies that promote organizational growth and allow organizations to reach and support more...

GrantWatch ID#: 215023

Grants USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies to Create Historic Signs

Deadline: 12/07/26 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge...

GrantWatch ID#: 219579

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 182016

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribal Nations to Enable AI Access ...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal Nations to make existing scientific data accessible to Artificial Intelligence. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application...

GrantWatch ID#: 231628

Grants to USA Farmers, Schools, Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Improve School Food O...

Deadline: 01/22/27 Conference Date: 11/04/26

Grants and In-kind support to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana farmers, food producers, suppliers, and distributors, schools, nonprofits, government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and small businesses to improve food options at schools. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212911

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, and IHEs for Diabetes Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, hospitals, and institutions of higher education for studies related to diabetes. Funding is intended for research that will improve health outcomes for people living with Type 1...

GrantWatch ID#: 212219

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions to Address Disparities in Oral Health

Deadline: 01/04/27 LOI Date: 11/09/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational or research institutions for activities to advance oral health equity. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 160048

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for ALS Research

Deadline: 11/10/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research using data from specific trials for ALS treatments. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 217252

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Cancer Research

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and government agencies for cancer research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop innovative t...

GrantWatch ID#: 230277

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research Related to the Evolution of t...

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for research projects and activities related to the evolution of the solar system. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 222849

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Library and Archive Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve libraries and library services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning projects, nation...

GrantWatch ID#: 147018

Grants to USA Museums, Agencies, and Nonprofits for Capacity Building Activities for Museums

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums and government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal organizations applying on behalf of museums to increase their capacity to serve the public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 148060

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Professional Development for Library and Archives St...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies to enhance libraries through the professional development and training of library employees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162207

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Museum Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for initiatives that enhance museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 162641

Grants to USA Museums, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Develop the Capacity of African America...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities to develop the organizational capacity of African American museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 162642

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Professional Development for Museum Personn...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to improve museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that use the transfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180756

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Small Museums

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to enhance services in small museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist small museums of all d...

GrantWatch ID#: 184387

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and IHEs to Provide Professional Development to M...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, museums, and IHEs for projects to provide professional development to museum staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Partnerships betw...

GrantWatch ID#: 212466

Grants to USA Museums, Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Expand the Capacity of American Latin...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher education to expand the capacity of cultural institutions with a focus on the American Latino community. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 217430

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Areas for Programs that Bene...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and schools in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for local residents. In previous years, grants have been ...

GrantWatch ID#: 145691

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Emergency Services, Agencies, and Indigenous Organizat...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 210562

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Physics Research Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for collaborative physics research projects. Funding is intended to support partnerships between Israeli and American scientists covering a wide range of phy...

GrantWatch ID#: 166923

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Associations for Programs to...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167553

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Astronomy Research Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists at nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, hospitals, and government research institutions, for collaborative astronomy research projects. Funding is intended for observational, laboratory, theoretical, and archival data studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 187111

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Entities to Provide Legal Services to Underrepresented Com...

Deadline: 01/25/27 LOI Date: 11/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public entities to provide legal services to underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to increase the capabilities of nonprofit groups to address the need for improvement in the provision of legal services to unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 220485

Grants to USA Researchers for Gravitational Physics Research Projects

Deadline: 11/25/26

Grants to USA and territories researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and Tribes for research projects related to gravitational physics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The purpose of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 229249

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Innovative Projects Related to Dental Health

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for innovative projects related to dental health. Funding may be used as seed funding to launch new oral health pilot projects with strong potential for long-term sustainability and scalability. The purpose of fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187968

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, IHEs, and Faith-Based Organizations to Address Co...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that respond to community needs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 198750

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs in Eligible L...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, units of government, and schools in eligible areas to address community needs. Eligible uses of funds include new services and activities, strengthening existing services, recurring events, and small cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 177580

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Teachers, and Groups to Enhance Mathematics Education

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $750 to Wisconsin school districts, teachers, and groups to enhance mathematics education. Funding is intended for the acquisition of classroom resources to support the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies or projects in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198984

Grants to Wisconsin Educators for Career Training Activities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wisconsin educators for career training activities to improve mathematics education. Funding is intended to help teachers participate in professional development opportunities that enhance their leadership capacity. The grant program seek...

GrantWatch ID#: 209620

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for IBD Research Studies

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty researchers affiliated with nonprofit and government research institutions for research related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. The purpose of f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231084

Grants to USA Food Regulatory Agencies to Support Work to Conform to Current Standards

Deadline: 01/27/27 Conference Date: 12/02/26

Grants to USA and territories food regulatory agencies to support work to conform to current standards. Applicants must be enrolled in the Retail Program Standards before submitting an application. Funding is intended for training, mentorship, self-assessments, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226523

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships in Audiology Research

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships in audiology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide mentored training opportunities fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 221135

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Sponso...

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to sponsor predoctoral fellowships about the native of living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221917

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships and Training for Dua...

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships and training for dual-doctoral degree students pursuing medical or scientific careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221918

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoc Career Development

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support graduate students as they transition to postdoctoral work. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for career dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 230296

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Protect Forestland

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin local government entities, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations to establish community forests in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 231592
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