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.
2,559 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 (219)
- Milwaukee, WI (138)
- Rock County, WI (124)
- Madison, WI (123)
- Superior, WI (84)
- La Crosse, WI (83)
- Portage County, WI (81)
- Winnebago County, WI (70)
- Ozaukee County, WI (63)
- Oconto County, WI (62)
- Lincoln County, WI (61)
- Lake Geneva, WI (51)
Latest matching meetings
Milwaukee committee to review and allocate community impact funds
The MKE Community Impact Committee will review updates from three work groups, discuss allocating 2026 community impact funds, and consider methods for future fund distribution. The meeting is open to public comments and will also address procedural items like approving past minutes and setting the next meeting date.
Tourism Commission to hear grant recaps, new applications, and Chamber agreement
The Sun Prairie Tourism Commission will review past grant recipients, hear presentations from two 2027 grant applicants, and discuss a draft 2027-2029 agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and a director's report.
LCC to review 2027 budgets, cost-share agreements, and grants
The Door County Land Conservation Committee will review proposed 2027 budgets for the Soil & Water Conservation Department and UW-Extension, along with the 2025 departmental closeout report. The committee will also consider several cost-share agreements for water pollution abatement and soil/water resource management…
Lincoln County Land Services Committee to hold public hearings on four rezoning requests
The Lincoln County Land Services Committee will meet on September 10, 2026, to review department reports, discuss grant applications, and hold public hearings on four rezoning requests. The committee will also discuss contractor shop/home occupation regulations and consider resolutions related to WDNR grants.
Health board to weigh opioid funding, state public health funding resolution
The Price County Health & Human Services Board will discuss and possibly act on several items, including recommending opioid funding allocations, a resolution supporting sustainable state funding for local public health departments, the 2025 annual report, and updates from various units. The meeting is open to the…
Green County Health Board to review 2027 budget and regional epidemiologist project
The Green County Board of Health will meet to discuss and potentially act on the proposed 2027 department budget, review a regional epidemiologist resource sharing project demonstration, and hear the Health Officer's report including August statistics and SCIP grant follow-up. The board will also approve the agenda…
Library board to approve 2027 budget and renovation invoices totaling $65,844
The Ripon Public Library Board will meet on September 8, 2026, to discuss and possibly approve the 2027 budget proposal and renovation project updates. The board will review renovation-related invoices, including a $22,325 payment to RJM Construction LLC and a $1,660 invoice from Library Furniture International…
Council to consider $481,560 grant for pedestrian safety near two elementary schools
The Menomonie City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution setting polling locations for the November 3, 2026, General Election. They will also discuss (no action) a second draft ordinance amending Data Center Industrial (I-4) District zoning, and consider accepting a $481,560 WisDOT…
Council to consider $481,560 grant for pedestrian safety near two elementary schools
The Menomonie City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution setting polling locations for the November 3, 2026, General Election. They will also discuss a draft ordinance amending the Data Center Industrial (I-4) District zoning (no action), and consider accepting a $481,560 WisDOT grant for…
Utilities Committee to vote on storm grant resolution for urban forestry
The Utilities Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its August 19, 2026 special meeting and to consider a resolution supporting a 2026 Wisconsin DNR Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant. The grant resolution is the only action item on the agenda; no other substantive business is listed.
Iron County Board of Health to discuss 2027 budget and opioid settlement
The Iron County Board of Health will meet to discuss and take action on the 2027 budget, an opioid settlement work plan, and a resolution supporting funding for local health departments. They will also consider a resolution authorizing a one-time higher education workforce development opportunity using PHIG funds and…
Committee discusses 2027 budget and breathing apparatus grant
The Committee of the Whole will review the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan and various special revenue funds. Members will also discuss a Bierman Grant application for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment.
Committee to consider new deputy positions, JAG grant, siren equipment
The Rock County Public Safety & Justice Committee is meeting to review and vote on several resolutions affecting the Sheriff's Office, including accepting a federal grant, adding new deputy positions, and extending existing ones. They will also discuss purchasing equipment for an outdoor warning siren project and hear…
Parks committee to consider DNR conservation grant application
The Rock County Public Works Committee - Parks will meet to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and review a resolution authorizing an application for Wisconsin DNR County Conservation Aids grant funds. The committee will also receive the September 2026 Parks Report. The agenda is largely routine, with the grant…
Finance Committee to review 2027 budget, tax levy, and new Finance Manager position
The Portage County Finance Committee will discuss and possibly act on the 2027 proposed county budget, including tax levy, debt service, capital, and sales tax estimates. They will also consider a $75,980 grant award for mental health services, budget amendments, a new Finance Manager position, and insurance policy…
Committee to review mill/overlay projects, parking lot, CDBG grant
The Public Works & Development Committee is meeting to receive monthly DPW and water/wastewater updates, plus updates on the wastewater treatment plant and lawn mowing enforcement. They will also discuss mill and overlay projects, Mill St. parking lot reconstruction, and a CDBG grant application. No votes are listed…
Council to discuss Clintonville Area Ambulance Service agreement
The Common Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding the Clintonville Area Ambulance Service agreement. The Council may also enter a closed session to consider recommendations for an Innovation Grant and modifications to the ambulance services agreement.
Committee discusses 2027 budget and park equipment contracts
The Natural Resources Committee will discuss 2027 budget recommendations and receive reports from several departments. Action items include a riparian buffer grant for the Milwaukee River and contracts for playground equipment and environmental assessments.
Committee to discuss childcare resources and tourism brochures
The Iron County Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss childcare resources with Amanda Snow of Little Forest School and tourism materials with Rita Franzoi, including past funding from the Iron County Development Zone. The committee will also review its financial statement, pay bills, and receive team…
Village Board to discuss AI policy and Harvest Acres development
The Village Board will discuss a new AI policy and review the Plan Commission's preliminary plat for the Harvest Acres 2nd Addition. The board will also consider an authorization to apply for a DNR Surface Water Grant.
Landmarks Commission reviews historic district property repairs and grants
The Landmarks Commission will review several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding exterior property changes. The commission will also consider Paint and Repair Grant applications for properties in various historic districts.
Urban Design Commission reviews signage, facade grants, and a new MMSD public building
The Urban Design Commission will meet virtually to consider design reviews and staff reports. The agenda includes requests for final approval on signage at 1010 E Washington Avenue and a public building for MMSD Cherokee Middle School.
Committee discusses 2027 budget and Miracles Park diamond resurfacing
The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss the 2027 budget and a request from the Miracle League of the Lakeshore and Goodwill North Central Wisconsin. The committee will also receive updates on park projects and review special event fee waivers.
Rock County Housing Authority discusses HOME Fund utilization options and status
The Rock County Housing Authority will hold a meeting on September 2, 2026, to review the status of the HOME Fund and discuss potential utilization options. The agenda includes a guest presentation on the Madison Area Community Land Trust and a tentative session with a representative from WPHD. The meeting is…
Committee to review grants, signs for downtown Beaver Dam
The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will review and possibly recommend approval of several applications, including certificates of appropriateness for new signs and a residential exterior improvement grant. They will also consider a new business recruitment grant for a business at 112 Front St. The meeting includes…
Board considers 2027 budget update and amends human services fees
The Ozaukee County Board will review the 2027 budget update and accept several Wisconsin DNR grants for park and water projects. The body will also vote on a resolution to increase 2026 revenue for Land & Water, Parks, and Planning, and amend the county code regarding human services fees. Additionally, the board will…
Council to weigh Flock camera policy, grants, contracts, and claims
The Common Council will consider several items, including possible action on Flock camera ordinances and contracts, acceptance of a federal grant for police, approval of contracts for software and health services, and disallowance of multiple claims. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and…
Commission on Aging to discuss staff hiring, township funding
The Stoughton Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes and receiving updates from the director. They will also hear updates on hiring staff positions, township contributions, and legislative matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public…
BID board to vote on grants, Library Alley purchases, 2027 budget
The Downtown Business Improvement District Board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including implementing a Vitality Grant Program, requesting city support for a WEDC grant application, and approving purchases for the Library Alley project. The board will also review the 2027 budget proposals…
Health dept to accept $10K grant, create part-time job, discuss 2027 budget
The Southwest Suburban Health Department is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items: accepting a $10,000 grant from the Wisconsin DHS Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, creating a part-time position, and reviewing the 2027 budget. They will also discuss a legislative…
Treatment Court Steering Committee to review staffing, funding, and handbook updates
The Door County Treatment Court Steering Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates on staffing, program, funding, and the manual/handbook. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting and public comment. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears to be…
Trail commission to consider TDS utility permit at Cheese Country Trail
The Tri-County Trail Commission is meeting to discuss trail operations, including a utility permit application from TDS Telecommunications LLC at the intersection of Cheese Country Trail and 6th Street in Mineral Point. They will also review encroachment issues, trail usage, conditions, grants, maintenance needs, and…
Opioid committee to review fund balance and possible grant awards
The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee will meet to review the opioid remediation fund balance and consider any grant funding requests. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and updates from previous grant recipients. The fund has received $558,000 to date, with a remaining balance of…
Landmarks Commission to weigh dam retention, Windmill repairs, survey grant
The Cedarburg Landmarks Commission will meet to discuss and possibly act on several historic preservation items: recommending long-term retention of all city dams as local landmarks, reviewing repairs to the Windmill Building in Immanuel Cemetery, and considering parameters for a 2027 CLG Grant application for a…
Commission to weigh TIF aid, library reuse, and development deals
The Economic and Community Development Commission will consider several development and funding items, including a proposed amendment to a 2026 Public Service Grant for The Salvation Army, a proposal to reuse the North Community Library at 1552 Kane St., a preliminary term sheet for public assistance to Eagle Bay…
Park Commission to discuss Glacial Drumlin Trail agreement and conservation grants
The Dane County Park Commission is meeting to discuss two referred resolutions: a memorandum of agreement with the Wisconsin DNR for the Glacial Drumlin Trail Connector, and a Conservation Fund grant award to Clean Lakes Alliance and the Committee to Preserve Lot 3 Sunnyside. The commission will also hear a…
BID board to consider Main Street funding, weed management downtown
The Business Improvement District Board of Directors is meeting to approve prior minutes, consider a second disbursement of 2026 BID funding requested by Main Street, and discuss downtown weed management. The board may make recommendations to the Common Council on the funding request. A Main Street activities update…
Groups present 2027 funding requests to Antigo committee
The Antigo Committee of the Whole will hear presentations from six local organizations requesting 2027 contributions as part of the Capital Equipment/Improvement Plan (CIP). The groups include the Langlade County Humane Society, Children's Hospital Family Resource Center, Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods, AVAIL…
Library Board to review 2027 budget, JobPod grant, solar lease
The Merrill Library Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a JobPod grant and memorandum of understanding, the 2027 budget and capital improvements, and the status of a solar array lease buyout. The board will also discuss strategic goals and library policies. Consent items include…
CDA to allocate 2026 CDBG and HOME grant funds
The Janesville Community Development Authority will consider preliminary allocations of 2026 Community Development Block Grant funds for public services and other eligible activities, as well as allocate 2026 HOME Investment Partnership Grant funds to Acts Homes. They will also consider preliminary allocations of 2027…