Nonprofit grants in Wisconsin
Two kinds of funding are open to Wisconsin nonprofits right now: 1 federal opportunity that specifically mention Wisconsin (state-targeted programs, regional set-asides, or Wisconsin-based eligibility), and the nationwide pool (639 nonprofit-eligible grants in total) that any U.S. 501(c)(3) can pursue. Both lists below are live — refreshed every morning from grants.gov and sorted by what closes next.
Wisconsin-specific opportunities
| Opportunity | Agency | Deadline | Award ceiling | Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program | Forest Service | December 8, 2026 | $1M | Nonprofits |
Nationwide grants any Wisconsin nonprofit can apply for (closing soonest)
| Opportunity | Agency | Deadline | Award ceiling | Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise | U.S. National Science Foundation | September 9, 2026 0d left | $250k | Nonprofits |
| NIH Director’s Pioneer Award (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional) | National Institutes of Health | September 9, 2026 0d left | $700k | Nonprofits |
| FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Pilot Program | DOT - Federal Transit Administration | September 9, 2026 0d left | — | Nonprofits |
| OVW Fiscal Year 2026 STCJ Technical Assistance - Request for Required Documents | Office on Violence Against Women | September 9, 2026 0d left | $900k | Nonprofits |
| NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional) | National Institutes of Health | September 10, 2026 1d left | $350k | Nonprofits |
| DoW Vision, Mentored Clinical Research Award | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA | September 10, 2026 1d left | — | Nonprofits |
| DoW Hearing Restoration Focused Research Award | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA | September 10, 2026 1d left | — | Nonprofits |
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Enhancing and Supporting the Network of American Spaces in Armenia
Other
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U.S. Mission to Armenia | September 10, 2026 1d left | $111k | Nonprofits |
| FY26 Bureau of Land Management Threatened and Endangered Species - Bureau wide | Bureau of Land Management | September 11, 2026 2d left | $1M | Nonprofits |
| FY26 Bureau of Land Management Wildlife Resource Management Program - Bureau wide | Bureau of Land Management | September 11, 2026 2d left | $2M | Nonprofits |
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Countering CCP Influence in Panama's Unviersities
Regional Development
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U.S. Mission to Panama | September 13, 2026 4d left | $150k | Nonprofits Individuals |
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Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda
Regional Development
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U.S. Mission to Panama | September 13, 2026 4d left | $120k | Nonprofits Individuals |
| Improving the Capacity of Tribal Communities to Identify Emerging Drug Threats | Office of National Drug Control Policy | September 13, 2026 4d left | $300k | Nonprofits |
| Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Financing Demonstration | Department of Housing and Urban Development | September 14, 2026 5d left | $10M | Nonprofits |
| DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA | September 14, 2026 5d left | — | Nonprofits |
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