Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from U.S. Bank Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture, including those in Wisconsin, can seek funding from the U.S. Bank Foundation’s Community Possible program. Grants from U.S. Bank Foundation help organizations in designated bank communities that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion and may support rare disease–related community needs.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Support for Health Programs
Wisconsin nonprofits focused on children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary program support in communities where Costco operates. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working on rare disease care or related health services may apply online; applications are reviewed within 4–6 weeks based on community need and measurable outcomes.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Human Services
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to human services and related social issues can seek invitation-only funding to launch or expand programs. Focused on innovation in addressing societal problems, Creag Foundation invites letters of inquiry from smaller or evolving organizations, including those working on health, diseases and conditions, or community services that may intersect with rare disease needs.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Grants from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can apply for up to US $15,000 from the DanPaul Foundation to support health, education, development, and welfare programs worldwide. Wisconsin groups working on child welfare, early childhood development, homelessness, poverty, clean air and water, or refugee enrichment may be eligible if their projects directly serve young people.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Innovation
Early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations addressing critical social or environmental challenges in Wisconsin and beyond can receive up to US $300,000 over three years to scale proven, impact-first solutions. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation also offers intensive capacity-building and a global peer community; health-focused ventures, including those serving rare disease populations, may be eligible.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. With a mission to strengthen communities, Cisco Systems Foundation provides worldwide social impact programs with support for innovative, early-stage solutions serving predominantly economically underserved populations, including those based in Wisconsin.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Wisconsin Community Safety Funding via State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Wisconsin can apply for State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship grants to support safety, education, and community development initiatives. Programs addressing community safety, disaster preparedness, housing, economic empowerment, or education may be eligible, including those serving people with rare or chronic diseases.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Wisconsin Community Health Funding via Labcorp
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in Wisconsin on health, education, or community initiatives can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support programs such as food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, and STEM education. Rare disease organizations may be eligible if their work fits these priorities, including preventative healthcare and patient services.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants in Wisconsin
Organizations in Wisconsin working on education, childhood health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children and youth can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards are more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other mission-aligned entities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Grants for Wisconsin Communities
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering early childhood education, economic development, or community services can access funding through PNC Foundation to benefit low- and moderate-income children and families. Programs may include early learning, affordable housing, small business support, workforce readiness, arts and culture, or neighborhood revitalization in communities where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
Wisconsin Community Programs Funding via Roche
Nonprofit charities in Wisconsin can seek support for humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or arts initiatives that promote sustainable development and engage local partners and employees. With a mission to strengthen communities, Roche provides Wisconsin organizations with philanthropic donations for accredited, high-quality projects that may complement rare disease–related outreach, education, or social support efforts.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Humanitarian Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief can seek support for marginalized communities, including those addressing respiratory and other diseases in Wisconsin and worldwide. The Semnani Family Foundation backs on-the-ground programs that improve healthcare access, child and women’s health, vaccines, and broader human and social services for vulnerable populations.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) organizations working on medical, scientific, educational, or charitable programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for projects carried out in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal (and, if applicable, California) law. Health-focused groups, including those addressing respiratory or rare diseases, may benefit.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Development
Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can access funding through Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship program. Organizations addressing housing, jobs, hunger, or related health and social needs for low- and moderate-income communities, including those serving people with rare or respiratory diseases, may be eligible.
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 can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or disaster relief worldwide, including Wisconsin-related work. Gupta Family Foundation supports smaller 501(c)(3) organizations or qualifying foreign entities with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
Health and Human Services Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Southern U.S. 501(c)(3) charities working on health, medical assistance, or related human services can apply for Robinson Foundation’s single-year project support. Eligible organizations must be over three years old and serve communities below the Mason-Dixon line; Wisconsin rare disease nonprofits may qualify if their work fits these priorities and geography.
Robinson Foundation
Wisconsin Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Focused on community services, Insperity invites Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships supporting their service and fundraising goals. Organizations working on rare or respiratory diseases may be eligible if they serve communities where Insperity employees live and work or are Insperity clients.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Community Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Wisconsin can apply for funding to support their charitable programs. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible support for initiatives that respect people, life, and the environment, which may benefit organizations addressing rare or respiratory diseases as part of broader community health efforts.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Wisconsin Community Programs Funding via Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Wisconsin nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities can seek support for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects that serve communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Focused on strengthening local well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites organizations within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community to apply; rare disease programs may be eligible if they fit these priorities.
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, or domestic violence survivors can access funding through TJX Foundation if they are 501(c)(3) organizations located within 15 miles of a TJX site. Programs may include food, clothing, shelter, out-of-school enrichment, workforce readiness for ages 16–24, and safety services for vulnerable families and children.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin and across the U.S. can seek funding for community-based programs, including health facilities, youth and senior services, disability services, education, and cultural initiatives. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation awards US $1,000 - US $20,000, which may benefit organizations addressing respiratory and other rare diseases through related services or facilities.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven programs can seek Ameriprise Community Grants to support services like hunger relief, housing, financial literacy, and job readiness. Focused on community vitality, Ameriprise Financial invites Wisconsin organizations addressing health-related social needs in rare disease populations to apply.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Health Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can seek US $5,000 - US $25,000 to support education, health care, social services, civic, cultural, or environmental projects, including work in Wisconsin. With a mission to improve our world, Dr Scholl Foundation provides one-year project funding; organizations addressing rare or chronic diseases may be eligible if they fit these priorities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Health Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Wisconsin nonprofits improving community health, economic stability, or disaster resilience can access funding through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for project, operating, or capital support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations near O’Reilly Auto Parts locations that serve underserved populations, including those affected by complex or rare conditions, may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s non-discrimination requirements.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Nursing Education Grants for Adults from Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Applications due May 1, 2027
Non-traditional students in Wisconsin pursuing nursing degrees can receive up to US $2,000 for tuition and books through the Isabelle Rowe Nursing Scholarship. Grants from Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region support part-time or full-time study, with preference for applicants from the Fox Valley and Waupaca areas who have healthcare work experience and financial need; rare disease-focused caregivers may be eligible.
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with programs for underserved youth, families, food security, or environmental stewardship can receive US $30,000 - US $350,000 in funding, including in Wisconsin. With a mission to strengthen communities, Chick Fil A Foundation provides grants to support education, housing, hunger relief, and planet-focused initiatives across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, and Singapore.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc