The Sauk County is now accepting applications for its Arts, Humanities & Historic Preservation Grants.
Donor Name: Sauk County
State: Wisconsin
County: Sauk County (WI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/09/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Committee has chosen to make funds available for grants to community organizations and local governments seeking supplementary funds for local arts, humanities, and historical preservation projects.
- Arts Grants: Eligible projects in the arts include public exhibitions, performances, publications, lectures, and video, film or slide documentaries. These activities may encompass dance, theater, music, architecture, folk arts, literary arts and visual arts.
- Humanities and Historic Preservation Grants: Eligible projects involve branches of learning that deal with human thought and culture. They include history, languages, literature, poetry, and philosophy. History projects are similar in scope with specific activities directed at research, documentation, and preservation of the unique cultural history of Sauk County.
Funding Information
Awards may not exceed $4,000.
Grant Uses
Grants may be used for the following item related specifically to the event:
- External personnel costs (honoraria, stipends, and fees)
- Space rental
- Insurance
- Marketing
- Travel within the county
- Supplies and materials.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant organizations must hold federal tax-exempt status. This includes organizations exempted under Section 501(c) 3 of the internal revenue code, but other tax-exempt classifications may also apply. These include but are not limited to chambers of commerce, school districts, municipalities or local government agencies located in Sauk County. Note: Nonprofit organizations that are not located in Sauk County but that plan to host their grant-funded event in Sauk County are eligible.
- Note: Individuals or groups of individuals seeking to apply must work with an existing nonprofit organization or local unit of government to develop their proposals and act as the applicant for the proposal.
For more information, visit Sauk County.
