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Number of available Grants: 32

Loans to Wisconsin Businesses in Eligible Locations for Business Growth and Job Expansion

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Wisconsin businesses in eligible locations for business growth and job expansion. Funding is intended to support disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by minorities, women, or veterans with disabilities. Eligible uses of funds include construction...

GrantWatch ID#: 216670

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Capital Improvements to Local Parkland

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance local parkland in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects include but are not limited to trail construction, food systems, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 196684

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations, Businesses, Centers, and Events to Encourage Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin organizations, businesses, convention centers, and sports events for activities to encourage tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities including cultural events, car shows, tournaments, conferences, sporti...

GrantWatch ID#: 214628

Grants to Wisconsin Owners and Leasers of Qualifying Properties to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 for Wisconsin owners and leasers of qualifying properties to improve commercial buildings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to rehabilitate, maintain, and upgrade commercial properties. The goal of the program is to encou...

GrantWatch ID#: 216224

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for the Purchase and Preservation of Natural Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin local units of government, nonprofit organizations, and community partners for the purchase of land in order to protect natural regional resources in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 152260

Loans to Wisconsin Businesses for Capital Business Development Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Wisconsin businesses for capital business development projects in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Loan funds may be used for building and land acquisitions, equipment purchases, construction projects, and working capit...

GrantWatch ID#: 216672

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Preserve Public Art in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to preserve public art in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives to preserve publicly accessible works of art that represent local civic and cultural heritage. Eligible projects are locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 144861

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 Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Schools and School Districts in Eli...

Deadline: 08/01/26

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 USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Benefit C...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for projects and programs to benefit children. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have a wide range and directly benefit children up to sixth grade. Grants must clearly support ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 227562

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Tourism, Arts, and Cul...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for events and projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in hosting events that will promote a positive image to potential vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 179108

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Enhance Tourism in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and nonprofit organizations to enhance tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events that will positively impact residents and tourists. Priority will be given to new and returning festivals, special projects,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220376

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners to Participate in a Professional D...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business 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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208319

Loans to Wisconsin Residential Property Owners for Property Improvements in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $7,500 to Wisconsin residential property owners for property revitalization in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that improve the quality and appearance of local properties and enhance local neighborhoods. Eligible properties are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216669