Community Grant Program

Community Grant Program is sponsored by Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Supports basic needs, arts, education, economic impact, and other community needs in the Oshkosh area.

Apply For Grants | Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Apply For Grants | Oshkosh Area Community Foundation 230 Ohio Street Suite 100 | Oshkosh WI 54902 Each grant program has unique guidelines and eligibility. Review details carefully to ensure a good fit. Applications are typically available 1–2 months before deadlines.

Decisions are typically shared within 60 days. Below, explore current competitive grant opportunities and how to apply. To support the creation and presentation of arts in our communities.

To help nonprofits build the capacity required to adapt to an evolving environment and maximize their ability to achieve their missions. Digital Marketing Assistance Deadline: February 6, 2026 To employ online marketing tactics to amplify nonprofits’ missions, encourage donations, attract volunteers, and help organizations grow.

Green Lake Basic Needs Fund To support charitable projects and programs that provide essential resources and promote stability for vulnerable residents in Green Lake County and the City of Ripon. Hiwela Youth Fund Camperships Deadline: January 23, 2026 To provide scholarships for children from low-income families in Winnebago County to attend camp.

Ladies Benevolent Society: Advocates for Older Adults Fund Deadline: October 15, 2025 To support charitable projects that benefit the elderly in the Oshkosh area. Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund Application by invitation only To support nonprofits whose work aligns with the annual funding priorities set by Otto Bremer Trust.

Deadline: December 15, 2025 To support educational and humanitarian projects in the greater Ripon area with an emphasis on Christian projects. Winneconne Area Community Foundation Deadline: September 15, 2025 To preserve and improve the quality of life for Winneconne area residents.

To empower women and girls in Winnebago County by supporting causes that matter to them, fostering philanthropy, and raising awareness of women’s issues in the community. Deadline: January 23, 2026 To support charitable projects and programs that further youth development.

Deadline: January 12, 2026 Edward and Belle Rudoy Endowment Fund Deadline: January 20, 2026 To recognize excellence and dedication to teaching as well as promote good education within the community. Award recipients must be nominated by their school principal.

Winneconne Area Education Fund Deadline: October 15, 2025 To support materials for projects or new programs that enhance student learning, encouraging creative and innovative approaches both within and beyond the classroom. Questions? We're Here to Help.

Grants for Nonprofit Organizations