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Fundraising

Grant Opportunities

Here are some foundation and grant opportunities in Wisconsin, many focused on literacy and/or education.

This is not a comprehensive list and will change over time. Be sure to confirm up-to-date contact information online. 

Alliant Energy Foundation

  • www.alliantenergy.com
  • Contributes to a wide variety of health, education, cultural and civic organizations in the corporate service area
  • Funds operational costs

Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Gannett Foundation

Green Bay Packers Foundation

  • http://www.packers.com/community/packers-foundation.html.
  • Deadline: Nov. 1 for Letter of Inquiry
  • 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay, WI 54304 – 3928
  • (920) 496-5700
  • Examples: Reading Connections, Breast Cancer Foundation
  • Charitable, scientific, literary or educational purpose. Special projects, renovations, equipment and matching grants.
  • Range/Median: $600–10,000 / $1,200

Kohl’s Charities

Robert W. Baird & Co. Foundation

Starbucks Foundation

Wal-Mart Literacy Foundation

Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) 

Local Service Organizations

  • Rotary
  • Altrusa
  • Lion's Club
  • etc.