In 2019, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation will open three grant cycles. Each cycle will focus on targeted strategies within its racial equity and inclusion framework and the interconnected and mutually reinforcing ideas of Connected People and Thriving Communities.
In the third cycle, applicants seeking funding for programs outside of the targeted strategies will need to complete a general application letter of inquiry. The letters of inquiry which are advanced will be invited to complete a full proposal.
The calendar below lists the grantmaking priorities and deadlines for each cycle.
Connected People – early childhood education capital projects
Thriving Communities – physical environment (housing, environment, and mental health)
Grant applications open: Nov. 19, 2018
Grant applications close: Dec 7, 2018
Board meeting: March 13, 2019
Connected People – early childhood education teacher development and recruitment
Responsive Grantmaking – Arts and Culture (projects/programs NOT in Metcalfe Park, Sherman Park East, Muskego Way, Clarke Square, Harambee, North Division and Silver Spring neighborhoods)
Grant applications open: March 4, 2019
Grant applications close: March 15, 2019
Board meeting: June 12, 2019
Grant application opens: March 4, 2019
Grant application closes: March 15, 2019
Advisory Committee meeting: April 12, 2019
Grants announced: May 17, 2019
Connected People – Healthy Birth Outcomes
Thriving Communities - Community Capacity, Equitable Economic Opportunity and Arts & Culture (projects/programs ONLY in Metcalfe Park, Sherman Park East, Muskego Way, Clarke Square, Harambee, North Division and Silver Spring neighborhoods) and Basic Needs RFP (project and capital)
General application letters of inquiry open: Jul. 29, 2019
General application letters of inquiry close: Aug. 8, 2019
General application full proposals open (invited applicants): Aug 26, 2019
Targeted strategies grant applications open: Aug. 26, 2019
Targeted strategies and full proposal grant applications close: Sept. 20, 2019
Board meeting: Dec. 4, 2019
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 or issues with the application process, contact the Program and Grants Associate.
