Herb Kohl Philanthropies

Grant for Civic Engagement Nonprofits in Wisconsin

$100k

Amount

Cash

Sep 30, 2026

Deadline

2 days left

Wisconsin

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Foundation

Civic Engagement
Democracy, Voting & Elections
Community Development & Housing

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About this grant

Supports nonprofit organizations working to strengthen civic engagement and invest in Wisconsin communities. Funded projects may focus on youth civic involvement, civil dialogue, voter participation, social connectedness, and community-rooted approaches to local problem-solving. Projects are expected to last 12–24 months.

What you get

Grants up to $100,000
Grant period of 12–24 months
Larger awards for strong applications addressing multiple priorities with demonstrated success

How to apply

Letter of Interest (1 page): organization description, statement of need, and brief project description — submitted to info@herbkohlphilanthropies.org by September 30, 2026
Organization Overview — mission, history, and key programs
Project Description — goals, activities, and target audience
Civic Impact — how the project fosters engagement and strengthens democracy
Past success — recent example(s) of a successful program/project
Partnerships and Collaboration — existing or planned partnerships
Evaluation Plan — how success will be measured
Budget and Timeline

Eligibility

Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or fiscally sponsored entity
Must be serving communities within Wisconsin
Must demonstrate a track record or clear plan for civic engagement impact
Private Foundations are not eligible

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