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 Reasons for Hope MKE grant program aims to offer prompt response grants to support community-led initiatives focused on fostering social connections, peace, and community cohesion. Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000, targeting smaller, under-resourced efforts over a short term. Successful proposals should demonstrate an effective community-based strategy to advance progress toward promoting healing and restorative justice, supporting children, youth, and families, advancing economic opportunity, fostering safe and strong neighborhoods, and strengthening the capacity and coordination of violence prevention efforts.