Milwaukee, WI Grant Opportunities

Grants and funding programs that Milwaukee, WI and its departments publish on their own websites.

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No dated opportunity is open for this community right now. The ongoing programs below are continuing funding offers; check each one’s current timing with the funder.

Ongoing programs

Milwaukee Arts Board Public Art Conservation Fund

City of Milwaukee, WI · up to $5,000

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Current application timing and deadline need confirmation.

Matching funds for conservation of public art in Milwaukee: $10,000 in total, with individual awards up to $5,000 that the applicant must match. Applications are considered on a rolling basis while funds remain.

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Storefront Activation Grant Program

City of Milwaukee, WI · up to $25,000

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Current application timing and deadline need confirmation.

Reimbursable grants of up to $10 per square foot, to a maximum of $25,000 and no more than 50% of eligible project costs, to recruit new businesses into vacant commercial tenant spaces. Applications are reviewed monthly.

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Community Improvement Projects (CIP) match grants

City of Milwaukee, WI · up to $4,000

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Current application timing and deadline need confirmation.

Citywide grants of up to $4,000 for projects that stimulate resident engagement and support sustainable projects within a small area; the first $1,000 needs no match and the rest is dollar-for-dollar. Applicants must first attend a one-hour information session.

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Milwaukee Arts Board Sustaining Grant Program

City of Milwaukee, WI

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Current application timing and deadline need confirmation.

Funding to arts-based organizations for programming, administrative and facilities costs. Guidelines and applications are released each January; the 2026 round closed March 16, 2026.

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