Bader Philanthropies: The Art's Grant

Bader Philanthropies: The Art's Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Bader Philanthropies
Last Updated: October 13, 2025

Summary

Bader Philanthropies' Arts Grant aims to enhance access to the arts in Milwaukee, serving traditionally underserved audiences. The program focuses on building resilient communities, promoting inclusivity, and fostering professional excellence in the arts. It encourages cross-cultural connections and supports intergenerational engagement through artistic programming. Applicants include nonprofits and government entities, with a commitment to measurable success in social awareness, accessibility, and event attendance.

Overview

NOTE: Preliminary applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with deadlines correlating to Foundation board meetings held twice each year. Once a preliminary application is submitted online, organizations can expect to hear a response regarding the status of their application within three (3) weeks and may receive a request for submission of a full proposal and supplemental materials. The Arts Through our dedicated arts program, we bring the arts closer to audiences who have traditionally been underserved in Milwaukee. We believe that low-cost, accessible arts programming helps build bridges and increase cross-cultural understanding. Just as importantly, we believe a healthy, diverse arts community is a major factor in the vitality of the larger community. We also bring arts and creativity into our program areas when it fits with our strategies. For example, our Alzheimer’s & Healthy Aging and Youth Development programs creatively approach funding with an eye toward culturally inclusive artistic programming, which furthers intergenerational engagement. Our partners are committed to making all forms of art accessible to people of all ages; encouraging cross-cultural connections; and ensuring that people of all backgrounds and experiences have opportunities to develop their artistic talents. Our current Arts strategies include: Building Resilient Communities; Inclusion & Accessibility; Milwaukee Arts Vibrancy; and Professional Excellence in the Arts. Here are some examples of the metrics we use to measure success in The Arts: Enhanced social awareness and relationship building skills; Accommodations and/or enhanced accessibility; and Attendees at events.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. We accept applications from nonprofits and government entities for projects that fit within the geographic and strategic boundaries of our Program Areas.Geographic Boundaries: Milwaukee

Ineligibility

We also cannot provide direct support to individuals, including individual scholarships.