Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Support for Rural Revitalization
Grants from Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation help Wisconsin municipalities, tribal entities, and designated private developers fund catalytic community redevelopment projects. Funding up to US $250,000 can support rural and small-city building renovation, historic preservation, new construction, infrastructure, infill, and mixed-use development that boost job opportunities, property values, tourism, and disaster preparedness in commercial corridors.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Wisconsin Cooperative Leadership Funding via Ralph K. Morris Foundation
Focused on cooperative leadership education, Ralph K. Morris Foundation invites Wisconsin rural development organizations to seek support for training, professional development, and cooperative education events. Organizational applicants can use funds to offer scholarships for young and emerging rural leaders, with priority for programs and participants based in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Ralph K. Morris Foundation
Environmental Justice Funding for Midwest Communities via Minneapolis Foundation
Eligible tribal governments, community-based nonprofits, local governments, and educational institutions in Wisconsin and other EPA Region 5 states can seek Tier 1 funding for environmental and public health assessment and engagement projects. The Minneapolis Foundation provides up to US $150,000 for activities like GIS mapping, air and water monitoring, research, and community engagement in disadvantaged rural or urban areas.
The Minneapolis Foundation
Humanitarian and Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, and disaster relief for marginalized communities, including those serving rural areas in Wisconsin and worldwide, may be eligible for support. Semnani Family Foundation funds programs such as healthcare access, child welfare, food and hunger relief, and services for women, children, and people with disabilities across multiple countries and the U.S.
Semnani Family Foundation
Schlecht Family Foundation Capacity Grants in Wisconsin
Wisconsin nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups working on meaningful work, youth development, or nature connections can seek capacity-building support to strengthen organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Focused on rural development and Dane County communities, the Schlecht Family Foundation funds activities and technical assistance that expand scale and improve program quality, excluding lobbying or election influence.
Schlecht Family Foundation Inc
Wisconsin Community Programs Funding via Schlecht Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups in Wisconsin can seek general operating support for programs that create meaningful work, build youth character, or foster connections to nature. Focused on community well-being, Schlecht Family Foundation invites mission-aligned organizations serving Dane County or rural Wisconsin to apply for flexible, impact-driven funding.
Schlecht Family Foundation Inc
Schlecht Family Foundation Seed Grants in Wisconsin
Nonprofit organizations or social enterprises in startup phase, or established 501(c)(3)s launching new programs, can seek seed funding to cover startup activities in Wisconsin, including rural areas. Grants from Schlecht Family Foundation help organizations serving Dane County or rural Wisconsin develop meaningful work, youth character, and connections to nature, which may benefit rural development efforts.
Schlecht Family Foundation Inc
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Rural Grants in Wisconsin
With a mission to strengthen economic development, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation provides Wisconsin rural development organizations and educational institutions with capacity-building support. Eligible local, regional, Tribal, and statewide nonprofits and public entities can apply for up to US $50,000 to plan or pilot economic and cooperative development projects that enhance thriving rural communities.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Health Equity Grants for Wisconsin Nonprofits via UW-Madison
Pre proposal due Jul 27, 2026
Wisconsin small to medium-sized organizations addressing health inequities and social determinants of health can apply for up to US $250,000 to support project-related costs and community-led services. Grants from University of Wisconsin - Madison help rural, urban, and tribal communities advance health equity, with optional academic partnerships and access to a Learning Collaborative for shared evaluation and systems-change support.
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Wisconsin Health Equity Funding via University of Wisconsin - Madison
Pre proposal due Jul 27, 2026
Wisconsin-based 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) nonprofits, schools, and government entities addressing health inequities can apply for University of Wisconsin - Madison’s Community Impact Grant Level One: Engage, awarding up to US $250,000 for project-related costs. Rural communities working on social determinants of health and health equity may benefit from this multi-year support.
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Education Policy Funding for Nonprofits from Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on education policy and economic mobility in Wisconsin and other Great Lakes states can seek funding for research, policy development, advocacy, and implementation efforts. Focused on closing racial and income gaps in college and career success, the Joyce Foundation supports work on effective educators, college and career readiness, and post-secondary success that may benefit rural communities.
The Joyce Foundation
Joyce Foundation Support for Wisconsin Environment
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit and advocacy organizations working on environmental policy and justice in Wisconsin and other Great Lakes states can seek funding to advance climate solutions and protect Great Lakes drinking water. With a mission to strengthen climate and water policy, the Joyce Foundation provides support for initiatives like clean energy transition, water infrastructure, and equitable access to safe, affordable water.
The Joyce Foundation
Agricultural Education Grants for Rural Schools from CHS Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Teachers or school administrators in rural Wisconsin and other CHS trade territory states can apply for CHS Foundation’s Teacher Grants, awarding up to US $50,000 for experiential agricultural education projects. Eligible classroom projects should engage rural students in hands-on ag learning and support broader rural development goals in their communities.
CHS Foundation
USDA Rural Development Grants for Wisconsin Facilities
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and federally recognized Tribes in rural Wisconsin can use this program to purchase, construct, or improve essential community facilities and related equipment. With a mission to strengthen rural communities, USDA Rural Development provides support on a graduated scale based on local population size and median household income.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Emergency Water Infrastructure Funding from USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
State and local governments, nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes in rural Wisconsin can seek USDA Rural Development support to prepare for or recover from emergencies that threaten safe drinking water. Focused on rural development, this program funds waterline repairs, system extensions, and new water sources, with awards up to US $1,000,000.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Wisconsin Rural Microenterprise Funding via USDA
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Rural development organizations in Wisconsin that serve microenterprises can access funding through the United States Department of Agriculture to support entrepreneurship and rural development. Grants and loans help Microenterprise Development Organizations build rural microloan revolving funds and provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and microentrepreneurs, with awards up to US $500,000.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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 flexible project or program support. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides funding to charitable groups that respect people, life, and the environment, which may include rural development efforts in the state.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Health Grants in Wisconsin
Letter of inquiry due Nov 4, 2026
Eligible Medical College of Wisconsin-led research teams can secure up to US $250,000 to advance public and community health, health workforce development, and health equity in Wisconsin. With a mission to improve statewide health, Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment provides funding for collaborative projects that may benefit rural development through stronger health systems and policies.
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Wisconsin Communities
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin seeking support for community-based programs can apply for grants from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation. The funder supports museums, cultural and performing arts, education and youth services, health facilities, environmental and wildlife protection, and services for seniors and people with disabilities, offering US $1,000 - US $20,000 that may benefit rural development efforts.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Wisconsin LGBTQ+ Rural Funding via PFund Foundation
Applications due Jan 21, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups serving rural LGBTQ+ communities in Wisconsin can apply for the PRISM Fund to build capacity and strengthen connections. With a mission to build equity with LGBTQ+ communities, PFund Foundation provides grants, trainings, and cohort collaboration that may benefit rural development efforts supporting queer residents.
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc
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, health care, social services, civic and cultural, environmental, and community programs in Wisconsin and beyond. With a mission to support practical, compassionate solutions, Dr Scholl Foundation provides one-year grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000, with most awards going to U.S.-based applicants.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Farmers Market Vendor Funding from Compeer Financial
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
Farmers market vendors seeking support for education, marketing, or technology upgrades in Wisconsin can apply for Compeer Financial’s Farmers Market Grant Program, with awards up to US $500. Focused on rural development, Compeer Financial invites its existing clients using booths at bona fide farmers markets to request funding for items like branding, websites, mobile payment tools, and display equipment.
Compeer Financial, ACA
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Wisconsin
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Wisconsin rural development and community-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing economic stability, workforce development, health, or disaster relief can access funding through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for project, general operating, or capital support. Eligible organizations must serve communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates and benefit underserved or underrepresented individuals and families.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations 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 safety, workforce, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. Rural development groups may be eligible if their programs match these cause areas and benefit eligible rail-served communities.
Union Pacific Foundation
Needmor Fund Community Organizing Grants in Wisconsin
Letter of inquiry due May 15, 2027
Grassroots community organizing groups in Wisconsin can access general operating support to build power among low- and moderate-income residents and advance social, economic, and political justice. Grants from Needmor Fund for Social Justice help multi-issue, membership-based organizations engaged in direct action and long-term base building, including those serving rural communities, for up to three years of support.
Needmor Fund For Social Justice
US $100,000 - US $500,000
USDA Rural Development Grants for Wisconsin Businesses
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin supporting small rural businesses can apply for USDA Rural Development’s Rural Business Development Grants, awarding US $100,000 - US $500,000 for technical assistance and community economic development. Funding may cover training, feasibility studies, revolving loan funds, infrastructure, incubators, and other rural business development projects in eligible rural areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Global Health Education Funding for Students via BayCare Clinic Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Wisconsin medical students in the UWSMPH Wisconsin Academy of Rural Medicine (WARM) program seeking a global health education experience can access funding through the Medich Family Scholarship. Offered by BayCare Clinic Foundation, this scholarship provides up to US $2,500 to help defray travel and program costs while building skills that benefit rural and global communities.
BayCare Clinic Foundation