In 2020, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation will open three grant cycles using a one-step application process without the traditional letter of inquiry. Please refer to the Grantmaking FAQs page for answers to commonly asked questions about the Foundation’s grantmaking process.
The calendar below lists the grantmaking priorities and deadlines for each cycle. Capital requests will be accepted as indicated. Click on the links to learn more about the priorities and who to contact to discuss potential projects or questions. *An organization may only submit one application per cycle.
We are accepting applications for projects focused on helping to meet the food, housing, physical health, mental health, early childhood education or K-12 education needs of the community as it reopens and begins to recover from COVID-19.
Applications open: Nov. 18, 2019
Applications close: Dec 6, 2019
Board meeting: March 11, 2020
This grant opportunity is currently closed for 2019.
Applications open: Feb. 24, 2020
Applications close: March 13, 2020
Board meeting: June 10, 2020
This grant opportunity is currently closed.
The following two funding priorities are for projects/programs ONLY in Metcalfe Park, Sherman Park East, Muskego Way, Clarke Square, Harambee, North Division, Silver Spring, Halyard Park and Brewers Hill neighborhoods:
Applications open: Aug. 10, 2020
Applications close: Aug. 28, 2020
Board meeting: Dec. 4, 2020
A number of our funds each have their own separate grant cycles and application deadlines. For more information, visit the other grant opportunities page.
For questions with the application process, contact Brad Ambelang.
