Grants & funding in Wisconsin local government
What Wisconsin city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,806 Wisconsin meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Wisconsin with the most grants & funding activity
- Dane, WI (214)
- Milwaukee, WI (133)
- Rock County, WI (125)
- Madison, WI (116)
- Portage County, WI (77)
- La Crosse, WI (77)
- Winnebago County, WI (72)
- Ozaukee County, WI (67)
- Lincoln County, WI (55)
- Superior, WI (44)
- Appleton, WI (44)
- Waukesha, WI (42)
Latest matching meetings
Room Tax Commission to vote on tourism grants and leadership
The Wausau Room Tax Commission will elect a chair and vice chair, review prior meeting minutes, and consider tourism grant requests from the Performing Arts Foundation, Wausau Festival of Arts, and the Great Northern Blues Society.
Council to discuss ambulance service agreement and building inspection services
The Common Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the Clintonville Area Ambulance Service Agreement and building inspection services. These items will be deliberated in both closed and open sessions.
Commission will discuss installing and upgrading airport fiber‑optic network
The Ashland City/County JFK Memorial Airport Commission will meet on July 23, 2026 to approve the June 25 meeting minutes, hold a citizen participation period, and discuss a fiber‑optic installation and upgrade for the airport along with a Bayfield County funding request. The manager will report on current fuel…
Committee will consider several grant funding resolutions and public safety ordinances.
The Public Safety and Health Committee will review ordinances on parking controls, traffic controls, illegal dumping penalties, short‑term rentals, and penalties for sales of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabinoid products to minors. It will consider the mayoral appointment of Jordan Morales to the Board of Fire and Police…
CDBG Advisory Board to interview public service applicants
The Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board will conduct interviews with five public service applicants. These interviews are part of the process to provide citizen input into public service allocation.
Landmarks Commission considers grant for community-wide historic survey
The Landmarks Commission will discuss and potentially recommend that the Plan Commission and Common Council support a grant application. The request is for a no-match grant from the Wisconsin State Historical Society to conduct a community-wide historic survey in 2027.
Committee will allocate 2026 Community Development Block Grant funds to Youth Council
The Community & Economic Development Committee will consider six resolutions. These include allocating 2026 Community Development Block Grant funds to the City of Milwaukee Youth Council, approving a $2,500 expenditure for the Beet Street Fall Festival, and appropriating $2,279.44 for Bronzeville Week. Additional…
Committee to review fund requests for events at Monona Terrace
The Monona Terrace Booking Event Assistance Advisory Committee is meeting to review fund activity and evaluate several fund requests for upcoming events. The body will consider requests for conferences and sporting events scheduled between 2026 and 2029.
West Allis may accept $22.9 million innovation grant
The Common Council is considering several infrastructure contracts, grant acceptances, and the issuance of up to $10.5 million in promissory notes. The body will also review multiple property damage and assessment claims.
Committee will consider a resolution to establish the 2027 Funding Allocation Plan.
The Community & Economic Development Committee will hold a special public hearing to consider Resolution 260352, which proposes establishing the Year 2027 Funding Allocation Plan. Ald. Russell W. Stamper II is listed as the sponsor of the resolution. The meeting will be conducted virtually on July 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
Finance Committee to review June vouchers and 2026 budget amendments
The Finance Committee will review vouchers from June 2026 and administratively approved purchase orders from the second quarter of 2026. The committee will also consider Resolution 26-R3385 regarding grants, donations, and budget amendments for the second quarter of 2026.
Advisory council to approve cultural organization funding
The Cultural, Artistic & Musical Programming Advisory Council will meet virtually to consider and approve funding applications for Cornerstone, Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 organizations. The meeting will also include an informational review of funding usage and a discussion on future meeting schedules.
Commission will discuss the Dane Arts Grant application
The Monona Landmarks Commission will meet on July 21, 2026 to discuss and consider action on a Dane Arts Project Grant application. The agenda also includes staff updates, a discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion or sustainability efforts, and any requests the commission has for city staff. The meeting is…
Rock County CST/CCOP meeting to review membership and plan
The Rock County Children’s System of Care CST/CCOP will meet on July 21, 2026. The board will review and possibly act on membership and the CCOP Plan. Staff will present the 2026 mid‑year CST report, a monthly grant report, and a supplemental grant update. Routine agenda items such as approvals and announcements will…
City Council to consider approval of Ordinance #0001-26 amending nuisance property rules
The Common Council will vote on the proposed Ordinance #0001-26 that updates nuisance property regulations. The council will also review a request to close several downtown streets for the September 19 Party on the Pavement event. Additional items include a bridge contract amendment, a change order for the Uptown…
Land Stewardship Committee reviews grant applications and strategic plan updates
The Greenville Land Stewardship Committee will discuss several American Farmland Trust grant applications, including easement updates and volunteer‑time funding. Members will review a pending application and receive updates on the PDR community outreach efforts. The committee will also examine Wisconsin Legislative…
Village approves grant for Christ Church restoration project
The General Government & Finance Committee will consider a public grant program application from the Germantown Historical Society Inc. for the 2026 Christ Church Restoration and Addition Project. The committee will also act on leasing the former recycling center site and will update the master signers on the…
Finance Committee to approve grants, bridge contingency, and utility contracts
The Finance Committee will consider accepting a SISP grant for Badger Avenue signal rehabilitation and retrofit. It will vote on using $590,008 of 2026 Bridge CIP funds as a contingency for the Olde Oneida Street Bridge reconstruction. The committee will also adopt the 2026 Purchasing Policy and award contracts for…
Committee to approve paving, parking, and grant agreements
The Municipal Services Committee will consider approving designs for Franklin Street paving, a parking change on Foster Court, and a state grant for Badger Avenue signal retrofits. The body will also vote on ordinance changes for Mission Ridge North and a temporary dumpster permit.
Sustainability Task Force to discuss Dark Skies Ordinance and solar project
The Sustainability Task Force will meet to discuss updates to the outdoor lighting ordinance and the 2026 Solar Project. The body will also review Office of Energy Innovation grants and a Sustain Dane event.
Review of COA for 524 E Main Street and proposed vinyl basement windows
The Landmarks Commission will approve the minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting. It will review the Certificate of Appropriateness for 524 E Main Street, which was submitted in the 2026 mini‑grant cycle and proposes vinyl for the basement windows. The commission will also hear a presentation from Becker Professional…
Board will recommend awarding a $745,217.74 contract to rebuild Clovis Park tennis courts
The Board will consider three action items: approving minutes from the July 6 meeting, a resolution to join an intergovernmental agreement for the 2027 Wisconsin Recycling Consolidation Grant, and a payment to MCC Inc. for street construction totaling $67,174.65. It will also recommend awarding a $745,217.74 contract…
Board to consider approval of Community Mental Health Services Block Grant award
The Health and Human Services Board will hold a public hearing on the 2027 budget and hear reports on staffing and operations. It will discuss and possibly approve applications and budget amendments for several state grants, including a Community Mental Health Services Block Grant, a Foster Parent Grant under…
Historic Preservation Commission to review three preservation certificates
The Wausau Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss and possibly act on three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. The items involve properties at 1701 Grand Ave, 329 N 4th St, and 903 Franklin St.
Crime Prevention Funding Board to review grant application updates
The Crime Prevention Funding Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on updates to grant application forms. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and public comment.
Board of Health to consider 2027 budget proposal and grant agreements
The Board of Health for Madison and Dane County will discuss and potentially take action on the 2027 Public Health Budget Proposal, along with several resolutions to accept grant funds and authorize an intergovernmental agreement with the UW Population Health Service Fellows Program. The agenda also includes approval…
Board to review 2027 Public Health budget proposal
The Board of Health for Madison and Dane County will consider approval of June 2026 minutes, public comment, and multiple resolutions. New business includes a sole source intergovernmental agreement with the UW Population Health Service Fellows Program, amending the budget to accept grant funds from the Medical…
Council will approve funding for travel to D.C. StriveTogether policy summit
The Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council will consider several funding approvals, including for a city‑hall scavenger‑hunt event, two grant applications, travel to a D.C. policy summit, and a pilot partnership with BID 32 and a mentoring program. The council will also receive a data‑committee update and a…
Committee to consider a $1,700 community arts grant for the health center
The Winnebago County Park View Health Center Committee will meet to adopt the agenda, approve June 18, 2026 minutes, and hear the Director's financial, census, and staffing reports. Business items include a proposal to increase transportation rates and a request to accept a $1,700 community arts grant for the health…
Food Pantry Committee to discuss freezer improvements and food distribution policies
The Food Pantry Committee will review financial reports and prepare a report for the August 4th City Council meeting. Members will discuss freezer upgrades, grant applications, and policies regarding food distribution for grandparents and emergency bags.
Committee to set 2027 funding allocation plan
The Community & Economic Development Committee will hold a special public hearing to establish the Year 2027 Funding Allocation Plan. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM on July 16, 2026, at the DPW Field Headquarters.
Village Board to discuss public WIFI project and facade grant
The Village Board will consider a public WIFI project through the Green County Development Corporation and a facade improvement grant for 18 6th Ave. The board will also review a liquor license application for Blumer Enterprises LLC and discuss a nuisance property at 212 2nd St in closed session.
Rock County ADRC Committee to discuss vacancies and funding
The Rock County Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss advocacy and event updates, and review funding requests and vacancies. Public comments must be submitted by noon on July 14.
Council to consider approval of 2027 TAD Grant Funding
The Buffalo/Pepin Criminal Justice Collaborating Council will review several program updates, including the sustainability of the Reentry Program and policy changes to the jail nursing program. A key agenda item is the approval of funding from the 2027 Tribal Assistance Development (TAD) Grant. The meeting will also…
Waterworks Commission approves lead service line replacement contracts
The Waterworks Commission will approve final payments and change orders for two lead service line replacement contracts, and consider a resolution to authorize a representative to apply for state environmental funding.
Wastewater Commission discusses solar design and insurance renewals
The Wastewater Commission will consider several administrative and operational items. These include a professional services agreement for photovoltaic design, an insurance policy renewal, and a grant application request.
Committee discusses the Year 2027 Funding Allocation Plan
The Community & Economic Development Committee will hold a special public hearing regarding a resolution for the Year 2027 Funding Allocation Plan. The meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026, at City Hall.
Commission to consider 5310 Mobility Management Grant for 2027
The Specialized Transportation Commission will meet to discuss the 5310 Mobility Management Grant for 2027. The body will also receive updates from the Transportation Call Center and the Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Parks Committee considers Badger Park Masterplan and conservation grant
The committee will consider approving the Badger Park Masterplan. Members will also consider accepting a $389,701.00 AmeriCorps Program Funding Grant to continue the Green Bay Conservation Corps through 2027.
Dane County Civil Rights Advisory Subcommittee meeting
The subcommittee will review previous minutes and receive an ethics training presentation. The board is also scheduled to take action on a Partners in Community grant application.