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One City Schools: Madison Community Foundation awards $50,000 grant to One City Schools for preschool expansion planning

MADISON, WI - One City Schools announced today that it has received a $50,000 grant from the Madison Community Foundation (MCF) to support a comprehensive planning process for expanding its award-winning early childhood education model across the Greater Madison region. The initiative aims to address the critical shortage of high-quality, affordable childcare in Dane County, where approximately 6,000...

Wisconsin Partnership Program: Announces $3.5 million in funding to nine Wisconsin community organizations

MADISON, Wis. – Nine community organizations have been selected for funding from the Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, through its Community Impact Grant Program. The Community Impact Grant Program provides two levels of grant funding designed to support community partnership initiatives that address the social...

Better Business Bureau: Wise Giving Wednesday: How to avoid scams when donating to wildfire relief

Milwaukee, Wis. – As Southern California wildfires devastate communities, scammers will take advantage of generosity by targeting donors with deceptive schemes. BBB Wise Giving Alliance shares tips to help you avoid scams and ensure your donations truly support those in need. Tips to Avoid Scams When Supporting Wildfire Relief BBB Wise Giving Alliance...

GOP bill would bar foreign adversaries from acquiring ag, forestry land in WI

Republican lawmakers are circulating a bill that would prohibit foreign adversaries from acquiring ag or forestry land in Wisconsin. Sen. Andre Jacque, R-De Pere, along with Reps. William Penterman, R-Hustisford, and Elijah Behnke, R-Town of Chase, recently sent a co-sponsorship memo to other lawmakers seeking support for the legislation.  They point...

WED AM News: GOP bill would bar foreign adversaries from acquiring ag, forestry land in WI; SHINE providing key technology for UK fusion energy effort

-- Republican lawmakers are circulating a bill that would prohibit foreign adversaries from acquiring ag or forestry land in Wisconsin. Sen. Andre Jacque, R-De Pere, along with Reps. William Penterman, R-Hustisford, and Elijah Behnke, R-Town of Chase, recently sent a co-sponsorship memo to other lawmakers seeking support for the legislation.  They...

Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment: Awards $3.9 million for 66 health improvement projects

Contact Colleen McDonald Sr. Communications Consultant - Earned Media 414.801.3146 | cmcdonald@mcw.edu Seed Grants support community health, workforce development, and health-focused research Milwaukee, Wis. – Jan. 21, 2025 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) will fund 66 new projects focused on improving health and...

Mastercraft Ventures launching with $2.4M investment from Badger Fund

A new venture capital fund called Mastercraft Ventures is launching in Beloit with a $2.4 million investment from the state’s Badger Fund of Funds.  This marks the sixth VC fund to have the Badger Fund as its lead investor and the first in Rock County, according to a release from Mastercraft. The fund manager,...

TUE AM News: Mastercraft Ventures launching with $2.4M investment from Badger Fund; Madison housing market growth leads state, report shows

-- A new venture capital fund called Mastercraft Ventures is launching in Beloit with a $2.4 million investment from the state’s Badger Fund of Funds.  This marks the sixth VC fund to have the Badger Fund as its lead investor and the first in Rock County, according to a release from Mastercraft. The fund...
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