This cycle will invest $3 million in flexible multi-year funding for current and emerging efforts that are collaborating to change policies, practices, and systems that hold poverty in place. We define systems change as collaborative efforts that aim to shift and transform policies, practices, mindsets, and decision-making structures that hold a problem in place.
We will fund efforts that align with one or more of the following grant priorities:
- Early Care and Education (ages birth to 5)
- Housing Access
- Mental Health
- Substance Use
Preference will be given to organizations that apply an equity lens to their work.
Grant Details:
Multi-year Award Amount: Up to $300,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
To Apply: Submit an Intent to Apply form by Friday, April 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (CST)
Grant Guidelines FAQ Application Preview
See past recipients to get a sense of the types of projects and organizations who have received multi-year systems change grants previously.
Connect with Us
If you have any questions along the way or would like to set up a time to discuss your proposal, please email Stephanie Gyldenvand, Director of Grantmaking ([email protected]).
We’re also hosting drop-in office hours for this grant cycle if you have questions about your proposal or the application process.
- Menasha: Tuesday, March 25th, 3-5pm (Menasha Public Library Lake Winnebago room, 440 1st St)
- Oshkosh: Wednesday, March 26th, 10am-12pm (Oshkosh Food Co-op community room, 155 Jackson St #101)
- Green Bay: Thursday, March 27th, 10am-12pm (Basic Needs Giving Partnership office, 340 N Broadway, Suite 450)
Grant Portal
You can submit your intent to apply form in our Grants Management System. Click the button below to sign in and register for an account. You can find more information about how to navigate the portal here.