Community Development Grants in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Council on the Arts

Project-based grants for arts programming, performances, exhibitions, and community engagement in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Council on the Arts

General operating support grants for arts organizations in Wisconsin. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and state appropriations.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program provides grants to Wisconsin communities and nonprofits for land acquisition, nature-based recreation, and habitat restoration, preserving the state's natural heritage and outdoor recreation access.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Urban Forestry grants support Wisconsin communities in managing and expanding their urban tree canopy through tree planting, forest health assessments, emerald ash borer management, and community forestry planning.

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)

WHEDA provides grants for affordable housing development, homebuyer assistance, and housing rehabilitation projects that expand housing options for low- and moderate-income Wisconsin families and individuals.

City of Milwaukee

Program connecting entrepreneurs with available commercial spaces in Milwaukee, providing grants and support for business build-out and launch, modeled after Motor City Match.

Wisconsin Humanities Council

Grants for humanities programming including lectures, exhibitions, oral history, documentary, and public humanities projects in Wisconsin. Funded by NEH.

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

The Community Development Investment Grant supports community revitalization projects in Wisconsin including downtown renovation, blight elimination, and mixed-use redevelopment that catalyze private investment and strengthen local economies.