Community Grants Program

Cream City Foundation’s grants program is designed to support the LGBTQ+ community, with a particular emphasis on uplifting LGBTQ+ people of color and members of the transgender community. It prioritizes smaller, grassroots organizations that are closely connected to the communities they serve and often underrepresented in traditional funding spaces. With average grant awards ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, the program aims to provide meaningful, flexible support to organizations advancing equity, justice, and well-being for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Application process

Organizations applying through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation portal for the first time must complete a Grants Portal Setup.  Not to be confused with the application itself, the profile provides necessary general information about your agency that is not contained in the grant application.

Annual Application

Once your profile is set up (or if you have a profile already),  select the “Apply” button on the top of your screen.  You will see several boxes, each housing an open grant cycle within the system. Find the Cream City Foundation Grant Cycle box.

Note: You do not need to complete the Grant Eligibility quiz prior to applying for a Cream City Foundation grant. 

Once Application is Submitted

Cream City Foundation will review online proposals. All applicants receive written notification of the final decision within two weeks of decision.  Grant decisions are expected in late Summer 2025.