FCP Foundation Grant, Cycle 2 2026
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Forest County Potawatomi Foundation Grant
Foundation Grant through the years
In 2025, the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation awarded more than $1.95 million in grants to nonprofit organizations in the Milwaukee area and across Wisconsin, supporting over 140 organizations committed to improving lives and strengthening communities. Since its inception in 1999, the Foundation has supported hundreds of organizations, contributing more than $40 million to charitable causes throughout the greater Milwaukee area.
Program Guidelines
The Foundation Advisory Committee reviews all applications and provides funding recommendations to the Forest County Potawatomi Executive Council. In evaluating applications, the Committee considers a range of factors, not limited to the eligibility criteria listed below. Final review and approval of funding decisions are made by the Executive Council and submitted to the Foundation.
Eligibility:
- Must be an organization located within the State of Wisconsin and have a physical office dwelling
- Must have 3 years of continued operating history as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Grants must be used to advance a charitable purpose
- Understands the mission of the FCP Foundation
Program Areas Considered:
- Arts & Culture
- Civic & Community
- Economic Development
- Education (After School Programs Only)
- Elderly
- Environmental
- Health & Human Services
- Native American
- Veterans
- Youth Development
The FCP Foundation Does Not Consider Support Of:
- Foundations, Groups or Organizations that re-grant the funds to other Organizations or Institutions
- Fiscal or Fiduciary Agents on behalf of Organizations that lack a Registered 501C(3) status
- General Operating Expenses
- Capital Projects
- Sponsorships, Fundraising Events or Festivals
- Individual causes or Requests
- Political causes, Candidates or Campaigns
- Churches or Religious Organizations (unless it is a program that benefits the community)
Grant Application Deadlines We accept grant applications (3) times annually during the following cycles:
1. Cycle 1
- Opens: August 1
- Closes: September 22
2. Cycle 2
- Opens: December 1
- Closes: January 22
3. Cycle 3
- Opens: April 1
- Closes: May 22
Organizations are eligible to apply once per calendar year. Grant applications submitted for funding consideration are only accepted using our on-line application process. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as determined by the IRS and will be validated.
All applications must be submitted by 11:59PM CST on the closing date of each cycle. Late submissions will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted at least 4 months prior to or the beginning of programs and or projects.
We welcome the opportunity to provide guidance before you begin the application process. Please contact our office at 414-837-3413 with any question before the grant application deadline date.