Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation – Grant Program

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Charitable Grants Supporting Youth, Health, Education & Basic Needs

The Brewers Community Foundation, Inc. provides financial grants to nonprofit organizations delivering high-quality programs in the areas of health, education, recreation, and basic needs, with a strong emphasis on low-income and disadvantaged youth and families. Grant requests are reviewed periodically throughout the year.

Organization: Brewers Community Foundation, Inc.
Support Type: Charitable grants (financial support)
Geographic Focus: Primarily Wisconsin and communities connected to the Milwaukee Brewers

About the Funder

The Brewers Community Foundation, Inc. is the philanthropic arm of the Milwaukee Brewers, dedicated to strengthening communities through investments in programs that improve quality of life for children and families. The Foundation prioritizes organizations with a proven track record of effective service delivery and measurable community impact.

What This Program Supports

The Foundation supports nonprofit programs that focus on:

Health initiatives that improve physical or mental well-being
Education programs that strengthen learning outcomes and opportunity
Recreation programs that promote healthy development and engagement
Basic Needs services addressing essential community challenges

Priority is given to programs serving low-income and disadvantaged youth and their families.

Eligible Support Types

Programmatic grants supporting eligible nonprofit services
Project-based funding aligned with the Foundation’s priority areas

Eligibility & Requirements

Organizations applying for funding must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing with the IRS
Have been in existence for at least two years
Demonstrate a strong record of effective and efficient program delivery
Ensure 100% of grant funds are used for the purposes outlined in the request
Show additional financial support from sources beyond the Brewers Community Foundation
Submit no more than one request per calendar year

Ineligible Requests

The Brewers Community Foundation does not fund:

Organizations in existence for less than two years
Debt retirement or operating deficits
Endowments or reserve funds
Annual membership or affiliation campaigns
Conferences, symposiums, workshops, or group/individual trips
Grants to individuals
Organizations that further political doctrine

Funding Amounts

💰 Typical Grant Range: $1,000 – $10,000
Applicants are encouraged to submit requests within these funding parameters.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Rolling / periodic review
📅 Annual Deadline Note: Applications received after November 1 will be considered in the following calendar year
📅 Requests Per Year: One per organization

Application Process

All grant requests must be submitted through the Brewers Community Foundation’s online grant request process. Applicants should ensure:

The request clearly aligns with Foundation priorities
All required documentation is included
The budget reflects appropriate use of grant funds

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.mlb.com/brewers/community/grant-requests

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is well suited for organizations that:

Serve youth and families, particularly those facing economic disadvantage
Operate strong, established programs in health, education, recreation, or basic needs
Are seeking modest to mid-sized programmatic grants
Can demonstrate impact, accountability, and diversified funding sources

The Brewers Community Foundation’s grant program is a strong option for nonprofits delivering meaningful, youth-centered community services.