Wisconsin Community Action Program

Green Bay Packers Foundation

Green Bay, WI

The Green Bay Packers Foundation funds Wisconsin charities working in areas such as families, athletics, children’s safety and education, animal welfare, and other focus areas that vary by year. Its 2026 announcement describes typical awards of $3,000–$8,000, though some grants are larger; it accepts online applications during its stated cycle, February 2–April 1, 2026.

Otto Bremer Trust

St. Paul, MN

The Otto Bremer Trust funds organizations and projects addressing community needs and opportunities, including health care and social services, in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. In 2025, grants ranged from $3,500 to $4.2 million, with a median of $150,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests or direct grant applications; Community Responsive Fund grants are offered through selected intermediaries.

Wheda Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

WHEDA Foundation funds capital improvements, rehabilitation, accessibility work, and new construction for Wisconsin housing and shelter facilities serving people in crisis or with special needs. Its annual Housing Grant Program typically awards around $50,000 per project, with 2026 grants capped at $50,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Alliant Energy Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

Greater Green Bay Community

Green Bay, WI

The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation funds nonprofit programs and projects in areas including basic needs, education, health, arts and culture, the environment, and youth development, with its general grants program serving Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties. Its Funds for Greater Green Bay program typically awards up to $20,000; applicants are asked to discuss proposals with the Foundation’s Community Impact Team before applying.

Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum

Eau Claire, WI

Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care funds housing and services for people experiencing homelessness, including transitional housing, through nonprofit providers and local governments in 69 Wisconsin counties, excluding Dane, Milwaukee, and Racine. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,639 to $616,605, with a median of $97,024; it describes competitive funding processes, but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

Oshkosh, WI

The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation funds charitable and educational work, including community arts, basic needs, youth programs, and nonprofit capacity, in Winnebago, Waushara, and Green Lake counties and the City of Ripon. Its 2025 grants had a median of $18,550 and ranged from $5,250 to $1 million; it offers competitive grant programs with varying guidelines and eligibility.

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley

Appleton, WI

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region funds public charities and public entities across areas including arts and culture, education, health, human services, community improvement, and the environment, with many grants focused on the Fox Valley. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,073 to $5,841,877, with a median of $24,900; some funds accept applications through the grant portal, while others are donor-directed or invitation-only.

Basic Needs Giving Partnership Inc

Green Bay, WI

Basic Needs Giving Partnership supports community-led work addressing poverty and advancing equity and economic well-being, including early childhood care, housing, mental health, substance use, and systems change in Northeast Wisconsin. Recent grants ranged from $7,000 to $312,000, with a median of $50,000; its 2026 single-year grants offer up to $75,000. It accepts applications through defined grant cycles, including a 2026 cycle with a June 12 deadline.

United Way Fox Cities Inc

Menasha, WI

United Way Fox Cities funds direct services addressing urgent crises and access to essentials in Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, and Financial Security, serving Outagamie, Calumet, and northern Winnebago counties in Wisconsin. Recent grants ranged from about $7,500 to $571,000, with a median of about $87,500. The 2026–2027 cycle required a letter of intent, and only invited organizations could submit a full application; the LOI period has closed.

Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc

Milwaukee, WI

Herb Kohl Charities funds education, civic engagement, and collaborative community initiatives, with a focus on Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $2 million, with a median of $5,000; specific programs offer Homegrown grants up to $5,000 and larger collaboration grants. It requires a letter of interest for its civic engagement opportunity, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

Appleton, WI

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing distributes donor-directed and program donations to a broad range of causes and organizations in local, national, and global communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $11,520 and ranged from $5,006 to $5 million. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.