Quick Summary
Name: Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,400,000 |
| Grant Range | $1,500 - $25,000 |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (Quarterly) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/partners/educators/grants
- Email: wpsfoundation@wisconsinpublicservice.com
- Phone: 920-433-1220
- Address: 2830 S Ashland Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304-5304
Geographic Focus
Northeastern and Central Wisconsin (27 counties), and Menominee County, Michigan. Serves the Wisconsin Public Service electric and natural gas service area, including counties such as Brown, Calumet, Clark, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Iron, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Portage, Shawano, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago.
Funding Priorities
- Arts & Culture: Projects promoting diversity and making arts accessible (theater, dance, music, drama, museums)
- Community & Neighborhood Development: Community improvement initiatives
- Education: Programs complementing educational initiatives, opportunities for minorities and women
- Human Services & Health: Programs serving limited-income, senior, and handicapped individuals; wellness programs
- Environment: Environmental initiatives
- Public Safety: Rewarding Responders Grant program for police, fire, and EMS agencies (equipment and training)
- Energy Efficiency: Habitat for Humanity Energy Efficiency Grant program
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations that discriminate on any basis (race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation)
- Organizations located outside WPS service area (unless funding specific projects delivered to customer communities)
- General operating support for United Way-supported agencies (though they may apply for specific projects, programs, capital campaigns, or event sponsorships)
- Organizations not tax-exempt under IRS 501(c)(3) code
- Prefers project/program support over general operating expenses
Application Method
Online application process with quarterly deadlines:
- General WPS Foundation Grant: January 31, April 30, July 31, October 31
- Rewarding Responders Grant (public safety agencies): June 15 (up to $2,000 per agency)
- Habitat for Humanity Energy Efficiency Grant: December 1 ($1,500 per grant)
New applicant portal launching in 2026. Organizations must be qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits located in WPS service area.
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