How to Apply for Grants

1. Complete an organizational  profile  via our Grants Portal  (required). 

• Only agencies with completed and visible profiles are eligible to apply  
• Click on "Create New Account" to complete the registration process and create your logon credentials 
• If you think that you or someone at your nonprofit has already registered, contact ciadmin@greatermilwaukeefoundation.org to receive your username 

2. Review priorities, eligibility guidelines and deadlines for funding opportunities

• For the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s grant cycles, we only accept one application per organization per grant cycle. Each grant cycle has different priority areas.

• Other funds accept applications only at certain times of the year 

• Each program has individual guidelines and application deadlines 

3. Complete an online grant application via our Grants Portal. 

• Our program officers review each submitted application and recommend proposals for Board consideration and final approval

• Our staff may contact you for more information or to arrange a site visit  

• We will notify you by email if your organization receives funding. Your award notification will include a grant agreement and reporting requirements.