Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation – Grant Program
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.