Federal grants to University of Wisconsin System
University of Wisconsin System in Milwaukee, Wisconsin received $210 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 198 awards. Its largest program was Education Stabilization Fund, with $77.9 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $25.0 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$210 million
- Awards198
- Awarded in FY 2025$25.0 million
- Largest award$44.3 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 76 | $102 million |
| FY 2022 | 69 | $28.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 72 | $26.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 78 | $28.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 63 | $25.0 million |
Programs that fund University of Wisconsin System
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Stabilization Fund | 2 | $77.9 million |
| Mathematical and Physical Sciences | 21 | $18.0 million |
| Mental Health Research Grants | 9 | $11.6 million |
| High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | 6 | $11.2 million |
| Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs | 5 | $6.9 million |
| TRIO Upward Bound | 5 | $5.3 million |
| Alcohol Research Programs | 5 | $4.2 million |
| Office of Science Financial Assistance Program | 5 | $4.0 million |
| ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research | 5 | $3.8 million |
| Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research | 3 | $3.6 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | 26 | $95.1 million |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 50 | $48.0 million |
| National Science Foundation | 62 | $31.9 million |
| Executive Office of the President | 6 | $11.2 million |
| Department of Energy | 9 | $7.8 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uwm CARES institutional assistance | Education Stabilization Fund | January 17, 2021 | $44.3 million |
| Uwm CARES heerf assistance | Education Stabilization Fund | January 16, 2021 | $33.7 million |
| Data handling and analysis infrastructure for gravitational-wave astronomy | Mathematical and Physical Sciences | August 17, 2021 | $7.5 million |
| Abcd-USA consortium: uwm site | Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs | November 12, 2020 | $5.9 million |
| Risk and resilience in urban black american acute trauma survivors - project abstract trauma is common and increases risk for a host of negative health outcomes, most notably posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Given the potential harmful sequelae of trauma exposure, it is crucial to identify acut | Mental Health Research Grants | September 16, 2021 | $3.6 million |
| Watermarks: an art/science framework for community-engaged learning around water and water management in an urban area | STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | September 1, 2021 | $2.9 million |
| Behavioral health workforce education and training program | Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants | May 25, 2021 | $2.5 million |
| High intensity drug trafficking areas hidta program fiscal year FY 2025 grant award | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | May 23, 2025 | $2.4 million |
| Acute predictors of long-term post-trauma outcomes in youth victims of violence | Mental Health Research Grants | June 30, 2021 | $2.4 million |
| Body composition and energy expenditure in youth with spina bifida | Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research | June 5, 2021 | $2.3 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does University of Wisconsin System get?
$210 million in 198 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives University of Wisconsin System the most?
The Department of Education, with $95.1 million in 26 awards. The Department of Health and Human Services and the National Science Foundation follow.
What is University of Wisconsin System's largest federal grant?
$44.3 million under Education Stabilization Fund, with its first action in the period on January 17, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund University of Wisconsin System?
Its largest are Education Stabilization Fund, Mathematical and Physical Sciences and Mental Health Research Grants.
Other grant recipients in Milwaukee
- The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
- Milwaukee County
- City of Milwaukee
- United Migrant Opportunity Services/Umos Inc.
- Marquette University
- Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
- Harley Davidson Inc
- Versiti Blood Health, Inc.
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