Federal grants to University of Wisconsin System
University of Wisconsin System in Superior, Wisconsin received $39.8 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 13 awards. Its largest program was Ballast Water Treatment Technologies, with $25.4 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $9.7 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$39.8 million
- Awards13
- Awarded in FY 2025$9.7 million
- Largest award$25.4 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $8.5 million |
| FY 2022 | 6 | $15.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 6 | $1.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 5 | $3.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $9.7 million |
Programs that fund University of Wisconsin System
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ballast Water Treatment Technologies | 1 | $25.4 million |
| Education Stabilization Fund | 3 | $7.6 million |
| Higher Education Institutional Aid | 1 | $1.9 million |
| TRIO Student Support Services | 2 | $1.7 million |
| TRIO Upward Bound | 2 | $1.5 million |
| TRIO McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement | 2 | $1.1 million |
| NOAA Mission-Related Education Awards | 1 | $499,853 |
| Geosciences | 1 | $93,088 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 1 | $25.4 million |
| Department of Education | 10 | $13.8 million |
| Department of Commerce | 1 | $499,853 |
| National Science Foundation | 1 | $93,088 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The purpose for this action is to provide support for the evaluation andthe purpose for this action is to provide support for the evaluation and verification of aquatic nuisance species (ANS) control technology and other green shipping initiatives verification of aquatic nuisance species (ANS) contr | Ballast Water Treatment Technologies | February 7, 2022 | $25.4 million |
| CARES act higher education emergency relief fund -institutional april 2020 | Education Stabilization Fund | March 18, 2021 | $4.1 million |
| CARES act higher education emergency relief fund april 2020 | Education Stabilization Fund | March 18, 2021 | $3.2 million |
| Yellowjackets fly: engaged advising for student success at the university of Wisconsin-superior | Higher Education Institutional Aid | September 19, 2022 | $1.9 million |
| University of Wisconsin-superior student support services | TRIO Student Support Services | August 18, 2021 | $1.4 million |
| University of Wisconsin-superior upward bound project provides services and educational activities for high school students at the superior high school. | TRIO Upward Bound | May 23, 2022 | $1.2 million |
| The uw-superior mcnair scholars program prepares income eligible, first-generation college students and students from groups underrepresented in graduate education for doctoral study. | TRIO McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement | August 9, 2022 | $806,616 |
| "climate youth labs (cy-labs): elevating youth voices to promote climate resiliency in Minnesota and Wisconsin" will support place-based climate change learning for youth (ages 11-15) who are black, indigenous, or from underserved populations, providing them with critical knowledge and exp | NOAA Mission-Related Education Awards | August 23, 2023 | $499,853 |
| The uw-superior student support services program provides academic and personal support for 160 low income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. | TRIO Student Support Services | July 3, 2025 | $361,922 |
| CARES act higher education emergency relief fund-strengthening institutions program | Education Stabilization Fund | October 26, 2020 | $312,797 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does University of Wisconsin System get?
$39.8 million in 13 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 Transportation, with $25.4 million in 1 award. The Department of Education and the Department of Commerce follow.
What is University of Wisconsin System's largest federal grant?
$25.4 million under Ballast Water Treatment Technologies, with its first action in the period on February 7, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund University of Wisconsin System?
Its largest are Ballast Water Treatment Technologies, Education Stabilization Fund and Higher Education Institutional Aid.
Other grant recipients in Superior
- Family Forum, Inc.
- City of Superior
- Superior Housing Authority
- Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency, Inc
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