💰Grants + sponsorshipsUpcoming
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Cycle 3 grants: opens August 21
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Discretionary grants for eligible nonprofits serving Greater Milwaukee, with Cycle 3 priorities in arts, early childhood facilities, entrepreneurship, environment and mental health.
- Deadline
- Sep 11, 12:00 AM
- Where
- Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties
- Good to know
- Applicants are encouraged to request the amount and 1–3 year term needed; no fixed cap listed
GrantArts + cultureEducation
💰Grants + sponsorshipsOpen
Greater Milwaukee Foundation 2026 grant cycle 3
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Grants are open in arts and culture, early childhood facilities, entrepreneurship and small business development, environment, and mental health.
- Deadline
- Sep 11, 11:59 PM
- Where
- Greater Milwaukee region
- Good to know
- Applications close September 11; requests for one to three years are considered.
GrantNonprofit fundingArts + culture
💰Grants + sponsorshipsUpcoming
Forest County Potawatomi Foundation grants: opens August 1
Forest County Potawatomi Foundation
Wisconsin project grants for established 501(c)(3) organizations across arts, community, education, health, Native American, veterans and youth priorities.
- Deadline
- Sep 22, 12:00 AM
- Where
- Wisconsin
- Good to know
- Not stated
GrantArts + cultureCommunity development
💰Grants + sponsorshipsUpcoming
BMO community giving cycle: opens August 1
BMO
BMO’s second 2026 community-giving application window supports nonprofit work in economy, sustainability and communities.
- Deadline
- Sep 30, 12:00 AM
- Where
- United States; Milwaukee and Wisconsin organizations may apply if otherwise eligible
- Good to know
- Not stated
GrantCommunity developmentEnvironment + climate
💰Grants + sponsorshipsOpen
Associated Bank charitable grants: apply by October 1
Associated Bank and Associated Bank Foundation
Charitable grants for 501(c)(3) organizations in Associated Bank’s Wisconsin footprint, focused on housing, small business, workforce, sustainability and economic empowerment.
- Deadline
- Oct 1, 12:00 AM
- Where
- Wisconsin and other Associated Bank retail markets; Milwaukee County is within the footprint
- Good to know
- Not stated
GrantHousing + homelessnessEntrepreneurship + small business
💰Grants + sponsorshipsRolling
Zilber economic-stability funding introduction: invitation pathway
Zilber Family Foundation
Organizations aligned with Zilber’s economic-stability priorities can introduce their work for possible partnership; formal grants are invitation-only.
- Deadline
- Oct 19, 12:00 AM
- Where
- Milwaukee, especially Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West
- Good to know
- Not stated
Other funding supportHousing + homelessnessCommunity development
💰Grants + sponsorshipsUpcoming
Nonprofit Management Fund capacity grants: opens November 2
Nonprofit Management Fund
Capacity-building and technical-assistance grants for small and medium nonprofits serving Greater Milwaukee.
- Deadline
- Nov 13, 12:00 AM
- Where
- Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties; statewide organizations need at least 70% of work in the four-county area
- Good to know
- $1,000–$10,000; requests over $8,500 require an organizational contribution
GrantCommunity developmentOther
💰Grants + sponsorshipsRolling
Bader Philanthropies grants: rolling preliminary applications
Bader Philanthropies
A year-round preliminary application for Milwaukee and Wisconsin nonprofit work across Bader’s funding areas.
- Deadline
- Nov 30, 12:00 AM
- Where
- Milwaukee, rural Wisconsin and other specific regions depending on the funding area
- Good to know
- Not stated
GrantYouth + familiesEducation
💰Grants + sponsorshipsUpcoming
Walmart Spark Good local grants: opens August 1
Walmart and Sam’s Club
Local cash grants from Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs for verified organizations serving the same community as the requested facility.
- Deadline
- Nov 30, 12:00 AM
- Where
- The service area of the specific Walmart, Sam’s Club or distribution center; Milwaukee County has eligible facilities
- Good to know
- $250–$5,000
GrantYouth + familiesFood access + basic needs
💰Grants + sponsorshipsRolling
Associated Bank sponsorship requests: rolling
Associated Bank
Rolling sponsorship requests for nonprofit events and activities in Associated Bank’s service footprint.
- Where
- Wisconsin and other Associated Bank retail markets; Milwaukee County is within the footprint
- Good to know
- Not stated
SponsorshipCommunity developmentArts + culture
💰Grants + sponsorshipsRolling
Milwaukee Brewers fundraising donation requests: rolling
Milwaukee Brewers
Wisconsin nonprofits can request Brewers tickets or a ticket voucher for an eligible fundraising event.
- Where
- Wisconsin
- Good to know
- In-kind tickets or voucher; value varies
In-kind supportCommunity developmentYouth + families
💰Grants + sponsorshipsRolling
Milwaukee public art conservation grants: rolling
City of Milwaukee Arts Board
Matching funds for nonprofits to conserve publicly accessible art located in the City of Milwaukee.
- Where
- City of Milwaukee
- Good to know
- Up to $5,000 per award; $10,000 total 2026 pool
Matching grantArts + cultureCommunity development
💰Grants + sponsorshipsRolling
Potawatomi Casino auction and raffle item requests: rolling
Potawatomi Casino Hotel Milwaukee
Area nonprofits and civic organizations can request a gift card or hotel stay for an eligible fundraising auction or raffle.
- Where
- Approximately 90-mile radius of Potawatomi Casino Hotel Milwaukee
- Good to know
- In-kind item; value varies
In-kind supportCommunity developmentOther
💰Grants + sponsorshipsRolling
U.S. Bank Community Possible letter of interest: rolling
U.S. Bank Foundation
New nonprofit organizations can submit a year-round letter of interest for work, home or play funding in a designated U.S. Bank community.
- Where
- Designated U.S. Bank communities; Milwaukee applicants should confirm local service-area fit
- Good to know
- Not stated
GrantWorkforce + career pathwaysHousing + homelessness
