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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 USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes to Provide Humanities Programming

Deadline: 12/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and IHEs for humanities programs that serve the general public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 177745

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 12/12/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 169923

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Document Preservation

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies for document preservation. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including b...

GrantWatch ID#: 228036

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes in Eligible Counties for Basic Needs and ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and Tribal governments in eligible counties for programs that provide basic needs such as food, medical care, clothing, and shelter. Funding is intended for new or existing programs and projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 177965

Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Local Agencies for Children's Sports League Expenses

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA park and recreation nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and tribes for children's sports league expenses. Funding is intended to assist with the costs of seasonal soccer league operators and players. Funds may be used for equipment, u...

GrantWatch ID#: 222728

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and municipalities in eligible counties to benefit local residents and improve the quality of life in areas such as the environment, health, seniors, the arts, and youth....

GrantWatch ID#: 160375

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Support Tourist Information Faci...

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribes to support tourist information facilities. New applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide information to tourists, encourage trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 177196

Grants to USA Public and Private Sectors for Research on Digital Healthcare Technologies

Deadline: 05/04/27 LOI Date: 01/06/27

Grants to USA investigators from public and private sectors for clinical research on digital healthcare technologies. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for research on the areas of how to incorporate patient-generated ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232028

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts and Culture Projects

Deadline: 01/08/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, school districts, municipalities, and government agencies for arts, humanities, and historic preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, or services that allow ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143971

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofit, Government, Religious, and Educational Organizations to Benefit...

Deadline: 01/11/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit, governmental, religious, and educational organizations to benefit women and girls in eligible counties. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Eligible programs must provide opportunities for or me...

GrantWatch ID#: 165212

Opportunity for USA Entities to Submit Patient Samples for Whole Genome Sequencing

Deadline: 01/11/27

Opportunity for USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to submit patient samples for whole genome sequencing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This program is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 230386

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes to Create a Digital Datab...

Deadline: 01/13/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for the creation of a nationwide searchable database of historic newspapers. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take as long...

GrantWatch ID#: 177357

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes to Establish Humanities Endowments

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and Tribes to establish endowments for humanities programming. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying....

GrantWatch ID#: 225891

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agenci...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for research projects related to neuromuscular disorders. Funding is intended for studies to develop diverse biotherapeutic treatments for nerv...

GrantWatch ID#: 217408

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies for Research About the Arctic

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal governments, IHEs, and agencies to conduct research about the Arctic. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to advance understanding o...

GrantWatch ID#: 225381

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance the Quality of Science an...

Deadline: 01/19/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to enhance the quality of data collection related to science and technology. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks t...

GrantWatch ID#: 198672

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Benefit Local Communities in ...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribes to enhance the quality of life for local residents and address ongoing community needs in eligible regions. Applications will be considered for projects taking p...

GrantWatch ID#: 177967

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Local Communities...

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of focus areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the funding source reside. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181847

Grants to Wisconsin Counties for Assistance with Forester Salaries and Organizational Dues

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Wisconsin counties to assist with the salaries and benefits of local professional foresters. Eligible foresters must have received a four-year degree prior to acquiring their position. Funding is also available for dues to non-profits that represent the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197457

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects and Activities that will Help Pro...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects and activities that will help protect first responders. Funding may be requested for equipment, training, repairs, and any other activities that will help protect...

GrantWatch ID#: 218103

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Archery Programs

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for archery programs. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives with the potential to drive significant, lasting positive change. The grant aims to reach a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 153511

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Individuals, Schools, and Agencies to Support Local Arts and C...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, schools and school districts, and agencies to support local arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible activities may include concert...

GrantWatch ID#: 172994

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Capital Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for capital projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including acquiring permanent equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 172995

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups for Programs that Meet the Needs of Resid...

Deadline: 02/01/27

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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173442

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Schools and School Districts in Eli...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and schools and school districts in eligible regions for small cultural projects and programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for events, series, fest...

GrantWatch ID#: 194015

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, Districts, and Lake Associations for Boating Facilities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin local units of government, tribes, districts, and lake associations for the construction and renovation of boating facilities. Applicants must contact the appropriate staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for facilities that creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 197437

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies For Archery-Related Operating Expenses

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for operating assistance. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations with the costs related to the operation of an archery pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230979

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-P...

Deadline: 02/05/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for translational research on disease processes. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Support and complete required registrations prior to applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 227843

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for R&D o...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research and development of technologies to target specific brain cells. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218075

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Neural Research

Deadline: 02/11/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for neural research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229346

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies for Projects Serving Local Resi...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and the local school district for programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support charitable projects that address community needs. Requests will be accepted from...

GrantWatch ID#: 185520

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Research Experiences to S...

Deadline: 03/17/27 LOI Date: 02/17/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to provide research experiences to students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to encourage people to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215142

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Support Early-Career Researchers ...

Deadline: 02/26/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support early-career researchers studying specific topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 218296

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Projects to Benefit the Local ...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits, school districts, and local governmental agencies for charitable programs that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that support education, healthcare, seniors and youth, and environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 160383

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects to Promote Rock Climbing

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to...

GrantWatch ID#: 172915

In-Kind Professional Support to USA Entities for Local Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 03/01/27

In-kind professional support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submittin...

GrantWatch ID#: 181356

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents of Eligible Communi...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for projects and programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address community needs or problems in a wide range of focus areas. Eligible proposals must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 180120

Grants to Wisconsin Counties and Tribes for Trail Maintenance and Restoration Projects

Deadline: 04/15/27

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. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 143594

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, school districts, and local government agencies for charitable programs and projects that benefit the community and improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Previously funded programs include c...

GrantWatch ID#: 152068

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofit and Governmental Trade School Programs to Promote ...

Deadline: 05/05/27

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit and governmental technical, vocational, and trade school programs to promote education in eligible regions. Priority is given to academic programs that are likely to produce skilled professionals for key local industries...

GrantWatch ID#: 220177

Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota Vocational and Trade School Programs to Promote Education in...

Deadline: 05/05/27

Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota nonprofit and governmental technical, vocational, and trade school programs to promote education in eligible regions. Preference given to study programs that are most likely to produce qualified candidates for the workforce in ess...

GrantWatch ID#: 220273

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 05/15/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and the local school district for programs and projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Eligible programs an...

GrantWatch ID#: 184289

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects and Programs that Serve Sen...

Deadline: 05/16/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects and programs that serve seniors in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote independent living and preserve the health of people over age 60. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 152442

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for the Production a...

Deadline: 06/15/27 LOI Date: 05/16/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to support the production and distribution of specific reagents at eligible facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 217253

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Organizations to Benefit Local Women...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for iniatives that benefit local women, children, and families in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to meet the needs and improve the lives of local residents. Programs and projects must benefit the res...

GrantWatch ID#: 146350

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

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects and services that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that emphasize program, technology, or facility expansion/im...

GrantWatch ID#: 228935

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, For-Profits, and IHEs to Develop Resources that Advance Bi...

Deadline: 06/14/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profits, and institutions of higher education to develop resources that advance biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222170

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Crime Prevention Programs in Eligibl...

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for crime prevention programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new or ongoing programs that are designed to reduce or eliminate the ability, opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 154961

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the local school district for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Eligible applicants are organizations that are working to improve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171939
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