Education Grants in Wisconsin

Browse open education grants available to organizations in Wisconsin. Our database includes federal, state, and foundation funding opportunities. Answer a few questions to see which grants you qualify for.

24 open education grants in Wisconsin

24 grants worth up to $13.2M match your search

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Wisconsin Arts Council Project Grants

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Wisconsin Council on the Arts

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

$1K – $30K

2026-06-01

Arts & CultureCommunity DevelopmentEducation

Wisconsin Arts Board — Grant Programs

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Wisconsin Arts Board

Wisconsin Arts Board provides grants to support arts and cultural programming, artist fellowships, arts education, and community-based arts projects across WI.

$1K – $100K

Annual

artscultureEducation

Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Community Grants

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Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin ($200M in assets) supports nonprofits in WI through grants focused on education, community development, arts, health. Awards range from $1,000 to $50,000.

$1K – $50K

Rolling

Educationcommunity developmentarts+1

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Community Grants

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Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Greater Milwaukee Foundation ($1.0B in assets) supports nonprofits in WI through grants focused on education, workforce development, arts, community development. Awards range from $2,500 to $200,000.

$3K – $200K

Rolling

Educationworkforce developmentarts+1

Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grants

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Alliant Energy Foundation

Supports education, environment, community development, and economic vitality programs in Wisconsin and Iowa communities.

$3K – $150K

Rolling

Educationenvironmentcommunity development+1

United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County Community Grants

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United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County

United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County in Milwaukee, WI ($45M annually) funds nonprofits focused on education, financial stability, health. Typical awards range from $10,000 to $300,000.

$10K – $300K

Rolling

Educationfinancial stabilityHealth

United Way of Greater Milwaukee Community Grants

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United Way of Greater Milwaukee

United Way of Greater Milwaukee in Milwaukee, WI ($45M annually) funds nonprofits focused on education, financial stability, health. Typical awards range from $10,000 to $300,000.

$10K – $300K

Rolling

Educationfinancial stabilityHealth

IMLS National Leadership Grants

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Institute of Museum and Library Services

Competitive grants for projects that address challenges faced by the museum and library fields and have the potential for broad impact.

$50K – $1M

Rolling

Educationlibrary servicesmuseum services+1

Museums for America

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Institute of Museum and Library Services

Grants to museums of all types to strengthen their ability to serve the public through exhibitions, education, collections stewardship, and community engagement.

$25K – $250K

Rolling

museum servicesEducationcommunity engagement

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program

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Institute of Museum and Library Services

Grants to develop a diverse workforce of librarians and archivists through scholarships, research, continuing education, and curriculum development.

$50K – $1M

Rolling

library servicesEducationworkforce development

Environmental Literacy Grants

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants for formal and informal education projects to build environmental literacy about ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, weather, and climate topics.

$100K – $500K

Rolling

Educationenvironmentocean literacy

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP)

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USDA — NIFA

Grants for education, mentoring, and technical assistance programs for beginning farmers and ranchers, with emphasis on limited-resource and socially disadvantaged populations.

$50K – $750K

Rolling

AgricultureEducationworkforce development

AmeriCorps State and National Grants

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AmeriCorps

Grants to organizations to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions addressing community needs in education, health, environment, economic opportunity, and disaster services.

$100K – $1.5M

Rolling

community servicesEducationHealth+1

Foster Grandparent Program

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AmeriCorps

Grants for income-eligible adults aged 55+ to provide one-on-one mentoring, tutoring, and emotional support to children and youth with exceptional needs.

$50K – $400K

Rolling

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NEA Grants for Arts Projects (Art Works)

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National Endowment for the Arts

Project-based grants supporting public engagement with, and access to, the arts including visual arts, music, dance, theater, literature, design, and media arts.

$10K – $100K

Rolling

artscommunity engagementEducation

NEH Humanities Grants

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National Endowment for the Humanities

Grants for humanities projects including digital humanities, preservation and access, public programs, education, research, and challenge grants for institutions.

$10K – $400K

Rolling

humanitiesEducationcultural preservation+1

CPB Community Service Grants

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Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Annual grants to public television and radio stations for operations, programming, and community engagement that address local needs.

$100K – $5M

Rolling

mediaEducationcommunity engagement

USIP Peace Grants

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United States Institute of Peace

Competitive grants for projects advancing peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and stabilization, including research, training, education, and dialogues.

$25K – $500K

Rolling

peacebuildingEducationresearch+1

Boscobel Education Foundation Grants

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Boscobel Education Foundation

Boscobel Education Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Boscobel, WI. Focus: education. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

$808 – $8K

Rolling

Education

United Way of Dane County Community Grants

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United Way of Dane County

United Way of Dane County in Madison, WI ($15M annually) funds nonprofits focused on education, financial stability, health. Typical awards range from $5,000 to $150,000.

$5K – $150K

Rolling

Educationfinancial stabilityHealth

Wisys Technology Foundation Inc Grants

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Wisys Technology Foundation Inc

Wisys Technology Foundation Inc is an active grantmaking foundation based in Madison, WI. Focus: education. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

$31K – $311K

Rolling

Education

Technology Education Foundation Inc Grants

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Technology Education Foundation Inc

Technology Education Foundation Inc is an active grantmaking foundation based in Madison, WI. Focus: education. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

$3K – $27K

Rolling

Education

Wisconsin Arts Board Arts in Education Grants

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Wisconsin Arts Board

Arts in Education grants support artist residencies, professional development for educators, and arts-integrated learning projects that connect Wisconsin students with practicing artists and creative learning experiences.

$1K – $15K

Rolling

Arts & CultureEducation

WEC Energy Foundation Community Grants

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WEC Energy Foundation

Supports education, environment, community development, and arts programs through the WEC Energy Group's community foundation.

$3K – $200K

Rolling

Educationenvironmentcommunity development+1

Education Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant Name	Funder	Amount	Deadline
Wisconsin Arts Council Project Grants	Wisconsin Council on the Arts	$1K - $30K	Jun 1, 2026
Wisconsin Arts Board — Grant Programs	Wisconsin Arts Board	$1K - $100K	Invalid Date
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Community Grants	Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin	$1K - $50K	Rolling / Open
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Community Grants	Greater Milwaukee Foundation	$3K - $200K	Rolling / Open
Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grants	Alliant Energy Foundation	$3K - $150K	Rolling / Open
United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County Community Grants	United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County	$10K - $300K	Rolling / Open
United Way of Greater Milwaukee Community Grants	United Way of Greater Milwaukee	$10K - $300K	Rolling / Open
IMLS National Leadership Grants	Institute of Museum and Library Services	$50K - $1M	Rolling / Open
Museums for America	Institute of Museum and Library Services	$25K - $250K	Rolling / Open
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program	Institute of Museum and Library Services	$50K - $1M	Rolling / Open

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Frequently Asked Questions: Education Grants in Wisconsin

How many education grants are available in Wisconsin?

FindGrants currently lists 24+ education grants available to organizations in Wisconsin. This includes federal, state, and foundation funding. New grants are added weekly as opportunities open.

How do I apply for education grants in Wisconsin?

Start by searching FindGrants for education funding in Wisconsin. Each grant listing includes eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application deadlines. Use the free discovery tool to answer a short questionnaire about your organization, and FindGrants will score and rank the grants you qualify for with application guidance.

Who can apply for education grants in Wisconsin?

Eligibility varies by grant. Common eligible applicants for education grants in Wisconsin include nonprofits, small businesses, schools, universities, municipalities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and faith-based groups. Each grant has specific requirements listed on its detail page.

Are there federal education grants for Wisconsin?

Yes. Federal agencies fund education programs nationwide, and organizations in Wisconsin are eligible. Federal sources indexed by FindGrants include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, NIH, USDA, and more. These are listed alongside state and local funding on this page.

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