Community Support and Basic Needs Grant for Wisconsin Nonprofits in Wisconsin (USA)
GrantID: 75133
Grant Funding Amount Low: $25,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $25,000
Summary
This grant opportunity is for nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) public charities). The Funding mission is to help the most vulnerable people by funding initiatives that address basic needs and help promote stability and well‑being.
There are a few thematic areas they prioritize. These include access to food (especially nutritious food for people who face barriers), physical and mental health (therapeutic and support services, wellness, peer support), housing and shelter (emergency shelters, transitional housing, housing stability), clothing (weather‑appropriate, clean clothing for people of all ages), and “life & literary skills” (help with literacy, education, or skills that enable people to become more independent).
Grant sizes are categorized: small grants (requests of $25,000 or less) are reviewed monthly; larger grants (over $25,000) are reviewed three times per year. There is also a matching or challenge grant mechanism to help nonprofits strengthen their fundraising capacity, and a matching gifts program for donations made by associates of the parent organization.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria (nonprofit status, serving vulnerable populations, alignment with focus areas) and adhere to deadlines. For the larger grants, there usually needs to be a pre‑application meeting with staff to ensure the proposed project is a good fit. Projects are evaluated on how well they respond to local need, whether they are collaborative or innovative, and whether they can show clear results and sustainable impact.
Some types of uses are less likely to be funded: purely religious or political activities; individuals are not eligible; schools or educational institutions are generally excluded; the grants are meant for organizations doing public‐charitable work.
The benefits include not just the financial award, but also strengthening organizational capacity, possibly expanding reach, improving stability, and increasing impact in the community.
If you are located in Wisconsin and working in the area of Income Security & Social Services, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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