Greater Milwaukee Foundation

06/03/2026

Grantee partners - Do you have questions about this current grant cycle? Here are the colleagues that can provide you with the answers!

Don't wait - the deadline is coming up quick! June 12 will be here before you know it.

06/02/2026

Strong communities are built through partnerships.

Grateful to be part of efforts connecting students with employers, college pathways and real-world experiences that shape their futures.

Let’s keep building together!

Email from Milwaukee Public Schools   Transforming the Future of Milwaukee through Education April/May 2026 Supporting Our Student Workforce with  Part-Time, Summer, and Long-Term Employment Dear Par

06/01/2026

We loved joining more than 3,000 art supporters in the annual United Performing Arts Fund - UPAF Ride for the Arts on Sunday. The 46th annual event raises money for 14 local arts groups.

What a perfect day and way to show your love for Milwaukee’s performing arts community!

05/31/2026

Our community is in good hands with people like Carter!

A Sherman Park kid tapped into a new way to help the homeless in Milwaukee by founding a new youth-led nonprofit that collects aluminum cans for cash.

05/30/2026

The Oconomowoc Area Foundation's 2026 grant cycle closes in one week!

Full details on this funding opportunity are available at: 🔗 theoaf.org

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Milwaukee has one of the longest running Juneteenth Day celebrations in the country and each year, community volunteers have helped bring it to life! Be a part of the celebration this year by volunteering:

https://juneteenthmilwaukee.com/volunteer/

Northcott Neighborhood House is looking for 400 volunteers to help with the 55th Annual Juneteenth Day Parade and celebration and make this year's Juneteenth unforgettable. Read more at the link in the comments.

05/26/2026

FYI to area nonprofits:
Herzfeld Foundation has launched a new grant opportunity for early childhood education providers and practitioners! Application deadline: July 1.

Does your organization support early education for Milwaukee's pre-K5 children? 👦👧 Our ECE grants are open now through July 1, and this year, we've expanded eligibility to include nonprofits focused on addressing systemic challenges in early literacy, arts, music, nature education, advocacy, and more.

Learn more about how your organization can apply in our latest blog: https://www.herzfeldfoundation.org/blog/herzfeld-foundation-now-accepting-early-childhood-education-grant-requests

05/25/2026

Every grant tells a story. Every initiative makes a difference. We share those stories regularly through our publications, and we want you to be among the first to hear them.

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Greater Together E-news is our digital newsletter that features stories on the nonprofits, donors and community changemakers that the Foundation works with as we follow our strategic plan and build a Milwaukee for all. 

05/24/2026

Congratulations to Chloe Kinsey for marking five years of service to the Greater Milwaukee Foundation!

Chloe’s been instrumental in bringing change to the Foundation through her current role as the process improvement manager. Over the past two years, she’s led the Foundation’s transition to Microsoft Teams, orchestrated IT trainings and helped departments improve their productivity. Her determination, commitment to community and straight-forward approach make her a valuable member of the team. Cheers Chloe!