Arts & Culture Grants in Wisconsin

179 foundations fund arts & culture programs in Wisconsin. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Live programs funding arts & culture in Wisconsin that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 2 days (Sep 29, 2026)Award: Varies

Fulcrum Foundation 2026 Spring/Fall Request for Proposals (RFP)

From Fulcrum Foundation

Medical CareDental CareFood Security+11 more

Who can apply: Open to organizations and civic-minded applicants working in Fulcrum Foundation focus areas. Projects must benefit people in the service area, serve many people or an underserved/vulnerable population, be data-informed with measurable long-term impact, be one-time or finite-duration grants, involve collaboration, be led by tax-exempt organizations with strong leadership, and align with Community Health Needs Assessments. Funds may not support entertainment, alcohol, lobbying, projects outside the service area, reimbursement solely for patient care/clinical delivery, supplanting other funds, or indirect costs/routine operating expenses unless an acceptable sustainability plan is included.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)

Norway Community Fund Grants

From Norway Community Fund

Arts and cultureCommunity developmentEducation+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and an IRS tax-exempt determination letter. Organizations must be located in and provide services in the Town of Norway. Proposals should address basic community needs, demonstrate significant and sustainable impact, have measurable objectives, include financial commitments from other funders, and describe long-term sustainability. The fund does not support lobbying or political action groups, labor unions, individuals, multi-year projects, annual fund drives, fundraising events, endowment campaigns, building funds, short-term deficits, fraternal organizations, or requests solely for travel or lodging.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)

Ibis Charities Foundation Grant Program

From Ibis Charities Foundation

EducationFamily and social servicesArt and culture+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) charities serving Palm Beach County residents, in good standing with the IRS, current with the Florida Secretary of State, and have filed a solicitation statement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Audited financial statements are required. Charities located outside Palm Beach County, individuals, private foundations, religious or politically affiliated organizations, debt reduction or operating deficits, capital projects, and bridge funding are not eligible. National organizations must apply through a local chapter with a local board of directors and a project or program benefiting Palm Beach County residents.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation - Competitive Grant Cycles (Affiliate grant program)

From Fond Du Lac Area Foundation

educationhealthhuman service+3 more

Who can apply: Local nonprofit organizations and students who meet application criteria. Grants are directed using local expertise and the volunteer advisory board.

Open nowCloses in 11 days (Oct 8, 2026)Award: $500 – $7K

Community Needs Grants

From Community Foundation of Chippewa

Arts and cultureCommunity developmentEducation+3 more

Who can apply: Charitable organizations serving Chippewa County.

Open nowRolling cadenceMay not accept unsolicited proposals

Community Grants (General Community Grants)

From Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund

Social servicesHealth and human servicesEnvironment+2 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations serving economically challenged or marginalized communities in Metropolitan Chicago or Wisconsin, primarily the Milwaukee area including Racine and Kenosha counties. Organizations outside the United States must be represented by a United States 501(c)(3) organization. The fund does not support grants to individuals, loans or endowments, capital campaigns, or event sponsorships. New organizations must first submit a Letter of Inquiry; current grantees may generally reapply without an LOI, except for discretionary grants.

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Largest Arts & Culture in Wisconsin Foundations

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$816.5M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$179K

A300National
Historic Haymarket Milwaukee Inc

MILWAUKEE, WI

Annual Giving

$131.3M

Total Assets

$35.4M

Median Grant

$3.3M

A50Local
THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$116.5M

Total Assets

$3.4B

Median Grant

$45K

A40-A99Regional
BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Annual Giving

$37.3M

Total Assets

$78.2M

Median Grant

$85K

A99National
The Negaunee Foundation

Northbrook, IL

Annual Giving

$33.8M

Total Assets

$615.6M

Median Grant

$50K

A40Regional
ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC

DETROIT, MI

Annual Giving

$28.7M

Total Assets

$28.9M

Median Grant

$25K

A02National
FRACTURED ATLAS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$35.4M

Median Grant

$17K

A65National
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$22.2M

Total Assets

$562.9M

Median Grant

$40K

A800National
AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$18.5M

Total Assets

$66.4M

Median Grant

$238K

A30National
THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$17.8M

Total Assets

$391.3M

Median Grant

$50K

A40National
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$17.4M

Total Assets

$217M

Median Grant

$76K

A030National
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION INC

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$15.1M

Total Assets

$158.6M

Median Grant

$70K

A50ZNational
HELEN FRANKENTHALER FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$14.4M

Total Assets

$173.2M

Median Grant

$41K

A40Regional
HERBERT H KOHL CHARITIES INC

MILWAUKEE, WI

Annual Giving

$14.2M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

$500

A40Local
FRIENDS OF PBS WISCONSIN INC

MADISON, WI

Annual Giving

$13.2M

Total Assets

$37.1M

Median Grant

$2.8M

A32ILocal
EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC

OSHKOSH, WI

Annual Giving

$12.9M

Total Assets

$76.7M

Median Grant

$5.7M

A540Local
Creative Visions Foundation

Malibu, CA

Annual Giving

$11.5M

Total Assets

$7.8M

Median Grant

$39K

A40Regional
JOHN SIMON GUGGENHEIM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$11M

Total Assets

$383.6M

Median Grant

$35K

A40 - A99National
WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC

MADISON, WI

Annual Giving

$10.9M

Total Assets

$36M

Median Grant

$11.4M

A113Local
HUGH J ANDERSEN FOUNDATION

BAYPORT, MN

Annual Giving

$10.3M

Total Assets

$251M

Median Grant

$22K

A40-A99Regional
UTAH FILM CENTER

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Annual Giving

$9.8M

Total Assets

$8.2M

Median Grant

$71K

A31National
KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION

KOHLER, WI

Annual Giving

$9.5M

Total Assets

$11.9M

Median Grant

$234K

A20JRegional
WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC

MADISON, WI

Annual Giving

$9.4M

Total Assets

$78.7M

Median Grant

$3.2M

A118Local
THEATER LEAGUE INC

KANSAS CITY, MO

Annual Giving

$8.7M

Total Assets

$7.3M

Median Grant

$10K

A650National
THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$8.6M

Total Assets

$5.7M

Median Grant

$200K

A33ZNational

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