Federal grants to City of Milwaukee
City of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin received $359 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 75 awards. Its largest program was Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, with $109 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $53.4 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$359 million
- Awards75
- Awarded in FY 2025$53.4 million
- Largest award$75.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 25 | $110 million |
| FY 2022 | 15 | $37.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 11 | $40.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 16 | $118 million |
| FY 2025 | 16 | $53.4 million |
Programs that fund City of Milwaukee
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 7 | $109 million |
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | 1 | $66.7 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 7 | $53.0 million |
| Port Infrastructure Development Program | 2 | $25.2 million |
| Emergency Solutions Grant Program | 7 | $18.7 million |
| Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program | 1 | $12.0 million |
| Federal Transit Formula Grants | 8 | $11.5 million |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Collaboration with Academia to Strengthen Public Health | 1 | $9.8 million |
| Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance | 1 | $9.0 million |
| Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS | 7 | $7.9 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 38 | $201 million |
| Department of Justice | 3 | $69.5 million |
| Department of Transportation | 14 | $41.7 million |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 4 | $18.9 million |
| Department of Agriculture | 3 | $12.5 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The city of milwaukee, Wisconsin proposes to implement the 2024 republican presidential nominating convention (RNC) security program. The purpose of the program is to provide a safe and secure environment for all beneficiaries: rnc participants, news media, demonstrators, service providers, and the | Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | June 20, 2024 | $75.0 million |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $20.3 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 17, 2021 | $16.6 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | May 12, 2021 | $16.3 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 19, 2022 | $16.2 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | July 19, 2023 | $15.9 million |
| Maritime export facility | Port Infrastructure Development Program | March 15, 2021 | $15.9 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 19, 2024 | $15.6 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 18, 2025 | $15.3 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | February 10, 2021 | $12.9 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Milwaukee get?
$359 million in 75 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Milwaukee the most?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, with $201 million in 38 awards. The Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation follow.
What is City of Milwaukee's largest federal grant?
$75.0 million under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, with its first action in the period on June 20, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Milwaukee?
Its largest are Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and Home Investment Partnerships Program.
Other grant recipients in Milwaukee
- The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
- Milwaukee County
- United Migrant Opportunity Services/Umos Inc.
- University of Wisconsin System
- Marquette University
- Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
- Harley Davidson Inc
- Versiti Blood Health, Inc.
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