The Greater Milwaukee Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in the Greater Milwaukee area by addressing local needs and fostering community improvement through support and funding to a wide range of initiatives and programs, primarily focusing on basic human needs, community development, education, and the arts.
The Violence Prevention Grant Opportunity provides resources to organizations working creatively and equitably to help address growing violence and promote violence prevention and community healing in Milwaukee. Through the MKE Responds Fund, it supports efforts to address the root causes of violence and its devastating effects, emphasizing projects that place the voices of traditionally marginalized community members at the center of planning, implementation, and results. Grants awarded can be up to $25,000, requiring a signed agreement before disbursement.