Creag Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Human Services
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human and social service programs can seek funding to address pressing social problems or unmet community needs. Focused on new approaches to societal issues, Creag Foundation invites smaller or evolving organizations to submit a letter of inquiry for invitation-only grant opportunities that may support gun violence prevention or related community safety work.
Creag Foundation
Youth Services Funding for Nonprofits from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth with programs in health, education, development, or welfare can apply for funding up to US $15,000 from the DanPaul Foundation. This national grant supports efforts such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and environmental education, and Wisconsin groups working on gun violence prevention for youth may be eligible if their programs fit these priorities.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Scalable Solutions
Early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges in Wisconsin and beyond can receive up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building support to scale proven solutions for underserved communities. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation particularly suits ventures with measurable impact that can grow to reach tens of thousands, including models that may address gun violence prevention systemically.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants of up to US $100,000 worldwide, including Wisconsin. With a mission to strengthen communities, Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled solutions serving predominantly economically underserved populations, which may include community-based gun violence prevention efforts.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Wisconsin Community Safety Funding via State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Wisconsin can apply for State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship grants to support safety, education, and community development initiatives. Programs improving community and public safety, including efforts that may address gun violence prevention through safer neighborhoods, disaster preparedness, or related interventions, may be competitive.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general support, including in Wisconsin. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM initiatives that create measurable impact, which may benefit organizations addressing gun violence prevention through cultural or educational work.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants
Organizations serving children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants of more than US $50,000 to support or scale projects. U.S. applicants, including those in Wisconsin, working on urban poverty and youth wellbeing may be eligible, including programs intersecting with gun violence prevention.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Wisconsin Community Programs Funding via Roche
Nonprofit charities running community, humanitarian, education, environment, or arts projects in Wisconsin can seek philanthropic support for program activities and development. With a mission to strengthen communities, Roche provides Wisconsin organizations with donations for innovative, sustainable initiatives, which may include community-based efforts that address violence, safety, or related social challenges.
La Roche, Inc.
Global Health and Relief Funding from Semnani
Nonprofits and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief for marginalized communities in Wisconsin and worldwide can apply for support from the Semnani Family Foundation. Grants from this global funder may benefit programs addressing human and social services, healthcare access, violence-affected families, and vulnerable populations impacted by crises or instability.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Wisconsin nonprofits working on charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust to support impactful services within the U.S. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, tax-exempt under federal (and where applicable, California) law. Gun violence prevention initiatives that fit these categories may be eligible.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Development
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, workforce training, or related initiatives can access funding through Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship program. Organizations focused on housing, jobs, hunger, arts and culture, environment, or diversity and inclusion may be eligible to support broader safety and stability efforts, including gun violence prevention strategies.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Disadvantaged
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those addressing violence, poverty, disability, or disaster impacts in Wisconsin communities, can seek funding for focused interventions and humanitarian relief. Gupta Family Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $250,000 to smaller organizations, primarily 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities, currently active in select countries including the U.S.
Gupta Family Foundation
Joyce Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Justice Reform
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
With a mission to advance racial equity in public safety, the Joyce Foundation provides Wisconsin gun violence prevention and justice reform organizations with funding for research, policy advocacy, and violence intervention strategies. Eligible projects are national or regional efforts that impact the Great Lakes, with state and local work focused on Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and select initiatives in Pennsylvania.
The Joyce Foundation
Wisconsin Storytelling Funding via Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations can apply for the Storytelling Grant to fund communications that share the real-world impact of their work, including in Wisconsin. Offered by the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation, this grant provides more than US $50,000 for organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness programs.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Southern U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years can apply for Robinson Foundation’s single-year grants to support programs in areas like poverty relief, children and families, education, and disaster or medical assistance. Wisconsin groups working on gun violence prevention are not eligible unless they primarily serve communities below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Wisconsin Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can apply for grants or event sponsorships that aid key service goals. Focused on community involvement, Insperity invites eligible charities connected to its employees, client base, or local office communities, including those working on gun violence prevention, to request financial, volunteer, or in-kind assistance once per year.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Community Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Wisconsin can seek funding for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects that advance positive change. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible support for charitable initiatives, and groups working on gun violence prevention within these broader areas may be eligible to apply.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Wisconsin Community Programs Funding via Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek support for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental initiatives. Focused on strengthening GP communities, the Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites applications that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability and may benefit organizations working on community-based gun violence prevention efforts.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Wisconsin nonprofits supporting basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment or workforce readiness, or safety from domestic violence can access funding through TJX Foundation if they are 501(c)(3)s located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office. Programs serving vulnerable families and children, including those addressing community violence and safety, may be eligible.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Community Services Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Wisconsin can apply for Lawrence Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 to support environmental and human services programs. National in scope, this funding can back general operating or project needs, and Wisconsin groups working on community-based gun violence prevention may be eligible if their work fits these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin working on community-based programs may be eligible for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support education, cultural, health, environmental, or social services initiatives. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds U.S. museums, schools, hospitals, youth and senior programs, disability services, environmental and wildlife efforts, and related community projects.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Wisconsin working on basic needs, community development, or cultural enrichment may be eligible for Ameriprise Financial grants supporting community vitality and stability. Focused on efforts like housing, workforce readiness, and neighborhood revitalization, these funds could complement broader violence prevention and community safety strategies where Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can seek project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental initiatives in Wisconsin and beyond. With a mission to improve our world, Dr Scholl Foundation provides annual grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000, which may benefit community-based gun violence prevention efforts.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Wisconsin nonprofits serving underserved residents through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. Wisconsin gun violence prevention organizations that are U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s and benefit their local communities can access funding via O'Reilly Automotive Foundation if their programs align with these priorities.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Safety Funding from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community and public safety, crime prevention, or victim services in Wisconsin communities served by Union Pacific can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000 for program-specific projects. Gun violence prevention initiatives that fit these safety priorities may be eligible.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families with education, housing, food security, or environmental programs in Wisconsin and beyond can seek US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful community initiatives. With a mission to uplift local communities, Chick Fil A Foundation provides grants recognizing innovative work that may include gun violence prevention within these focus areas.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc