We partner with the community to support the people and places advancing equity and economic well-being for everyone in Northeast Wisconsin.
Our grants aim to support organizations engaging in authentic collaborative initiatives that are working to disrupt the policies, practices, and systems that hold poverty in place.
Eligible organizations can apply for and receive either a
Single-Year grant or Technical Assistance grant (not both) in 2025.
$1M to be Invested
This cycle will provide planning and/or capacity building grants to organizations that are exploring or building collaborative systems change initiatives.
Grant Guidelines
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$500K to be Invested
This cycle will provide grants to strengthen internal organizational capacity through short-term technical assistance support (such as work with specialists, consultants, or facilitators).
Grant Guidelines
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These grants support organizations providing critical services or leading community-driven and collaborative systems change efforts in early care and education, housing access, mental health, and substance use.
These grants support projects addressing the root causes of pressing challenges by transforming policies, systems, and mindsets to create stronger, thriving, and more equitable communities.
View past Basic Needs Giving Partnership Community Reports here:
2024 Community Report
2023 Community Report
2022 Community Report
2021 Community Report
2020 Community Report