
Foundations to Thrive
Families and individuals have nurturing networks of care that support early childhood and youth development, food security, physical and mental health, and affordable housing.
Belonging and Connection
With relationships that cross traditional boundaries, neighbors are valued in the community, fostering mutual support, building power, and influencing what happens in our environment.
Economic Prosperity
Individuals have meaningful work that supports dignity and income that fosters thriving families, vibrant communities, and asset building.
Convene and learn
There’s deep wisdom to share across the region.
Partner across sectors
No one sector can transform systems; we have to work together. Learn more about the work of the Greater Fox Valley Child Care Alliance here.
Use our voice to influence change
Understand where we can lead, where we can amplify other’s efforts, and how we can coordinate and align.
Shift decisions to those closest to the work
Leadership has many forms; it’s not only positional. Those closest to and experiencing the problem often have the best solutions.
Change the narrative
Shift how we talk about and understand the root issues.
Invest
In communities through grants.
In addition to distributing grants, we use our voice and resources to influence change. We know money alone won’t create the thriving equitable communities we envision. We aspire to show up in genuine partnership with organizations and individuals–whether working together to co-create solutions, or stepping back and listening while others lead.
—Lynn Coriano, Executive Director
Basic Needs Giving Partnership was formed in 2007, sparked by a unique collaboration between the families behind U.S. Venture and the J. J. Keller Foundation. Since 2008, the Partnership has granted dollars to nonprofits in a 10-county region in Northeast Wisconsin that collaborate to address the root causes of poverty.
The Basic Needs Giving Partnership’s origins stretch back to 1986 with the first U.S. Venture Open. Every year, the annual U.S. Venture Open draws hundreds of partners, golfers, and volunteers on the second Wednesday in August. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $60 million and granted $49 million to end poverty in Northeast Wisconsin.
To support our work, please donate to the U.S. Venture Open!
The Basic Needs Giving Partnership is excited to announce our 2023 funding opportunity! Read a message from our Executive Director, Lynn Coriano about why the grant cycle looks different this year.
Intent to Apply Form Due May 15 (required for all applicants)
The window has closed for applicants to submit the required Intent to Apply Form.
Accessing the 2023 Grant Application
A direct link to your organization’s grant application was sent by email to the primary contact shared in your Intent to Apply Form submission. This same link will allow you to save your progress and return to the application before final submission. Complete grant applications are due on June 15th at 5:00 p.m (Central).
2023 Grant Guidelines, Timeline, and FAQ
2023 Basic Needs Giving Partnership Grant Guidelines & FAQ
Grant Information Session. On April 28th we hosted a virtual information session where we shared details about the new grantmaking process and answered questions from participants. Watch the recording here.
Important Dates:
June 15: Application due by 5:00 p.m. Central
End of July: Grants are announced
Please direct questions related to grant guidelines and application to Stephanie Gyldenvand via Email.
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