How much funding does 2026 Registry Mini-Grants Program provide?

2026 Registry Mini-Grants Program provides Up to $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for 2026 Registry Mini-Grants Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

2026 Registry Mini-Grants Program

DONATE LIFE WISCONSIN INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Minorities

Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

2026 Registry Mini-Grants Program

Overview: Mini-Grants are available to non-profit organizations seeking financial support for short-term or pilot projects focused on increasing the number of individuals who are not currently registered as organ, eye and tissue donors.

Geographic Scope: Wisconsin

Focus Areas:

Projects targeting specific demographics with low registration rates:

- Ages 15-19 and 20-24 (largest drops in registrations 2024-2025)
- Hispanic/Latino populations (significant registration drops)
- African American populations (significant registration drops)
- American Indian populations (significant registration drops)
- Men (lower registration rates compared to women)

In-person interactions promoting new donor registrations

Online donor registry engagement (celebrating 15th anniversary)

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per project

Eligibility:

Must be a 501(c)(3) exempt organization

Must be able to provide proof of charitable status in Wisconsin (if applicable)

Must be able to submit documentation of expenses and reconciled financial statement at project conclusion

Organizations applying for 2027 Innovation and Impact Grants are not precluded from applying for 2026 Mini-Grants

Collaborative projects welcome; at least one organization must meet eligible organization criteria

Organizations providing services in multiple states must limit DLW funding to Wisconsin activities

What They Fund:

Project-related expenses: office supplies, postage, copying, contract/consultant/staff time

Donate Life Wisconsin merchandise (if required for project)

Indirect costs up to 10% of total direct costs

What They Do NOT Fund:

Event participant food, beverages (including alcohol), or entertainment

Clinical care or costs associated with treatment or direct care

Direct or indirect lobbying activities or legal fees

Financial gifts (scholarships, aid, gift cards)

Expenses billed to/reimbursed from federal/state agencies or other entities (e.g., CMS)

Support/sponsorship for specific community events (parades, festivals, fundraising events)

Sales tax

Event planning expenses unrelated to project intent

Implementation Timeline:

Project completion deadline: December 31, 2026 (no extensions granted)

Organizations must begin implementation on or shortly after approval

Reporting Requirements:

Final Report form submission

Invoice with complete expense documentation

Funds are reimbursed based on project completion and documentation

Recognition of DLW support on all public-facing materials, displays, presentations, and trainings

Contact: chuber@donatelifewisconsin.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Method: Online Letter of Intent form

Submission Timeline:

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until budgeted funds are depleted

45-day review period after submission

Required Components:

1. Organization Information:
- Legal name
- Address
- EIN
- Website
- Phone

2. Contact Information:
- Project Staff Contact (name, title, email, phone)
- Fiscal Staff Contact (name, email, phone)
- Supervisory approval confirmation
- Financial oversight awareness confirmation

3. Project Need Section:
- Description of how project encourages new enrollees in Wisconsin Donor Registry
- Target audience from demographics outlined (age, race/ethnicity, sex, or other groups)

4. Project Information:
- Project name
- Target audience
- Project overview including:
- Description of project
- Internal/external partners
- Number of individuals intended to reach
- How success will be measured (e.g., booth visitors, materials distributed, registry enrollments)

5. Project Budget (itemized with calculation formulas):
- Materials/Supplies (list items with cost calculations)
- Equipment/Technology (list items with cost calculations)
- Marketing/Printing (list items with cost calculations)
- Professional Fees/Services (list items with cost calculations)
- Meetings/Events (list items with cost calculations)
- Postage/Shipping (list items with cost calculations)
- Other items (list items with cost calculations)
- Total Amount Requested: Must not exceed $5,000

6. Required Attestations (all must be checked):
- Supervisory approval to submit
- Financial oversight awareness
- Project can be completed by December 31, 2026
- Organization can begin project on or shortly after approval
- Will use DLW materials when available
- Will recognize DLW support on public-facing materials
- Organization is 501(c)(3) exempt
- Federal tax exemption not revoked; operations consistent with tax-exempt status

7. Certification:
- Name of certifying individual
- Job title
- Email
- Date

Allowed Materials:

Applicants may duplicate and use DLW educational materials:

- Facts About Living Donation
- Facts About Organ, Tissue, and Eye Donation
- What Can Be Donated
- DHS Registry Fact Sheet

Materials branded solely by OPO or other recovery/transplant organizations should not be used

Budget Development Instructions:

Budgeted expenses must reflect work plan activities

Detail must provide justification with math formula

Example: "20 staff hours at $50 per hour = $1,000"

DLW does not provide reimbursement for sales tax

Saving Progress:

Option to save progress and continue later