Basic Needs Giving Partnership Updates

GREEN BAY, WI, February 9, 2026 — NeighborWorks Green Bay, Basic Needs Giving Partnership, and The Canary Fund together have been selected as one of only 25 Community Hosts in the U. S. for the 2026-2029 Weaver Awards, a national initiative of Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen…

Thank you for the vital work you do to build thriving, equitable communities across Northeast Wisconsin! Last fall, nonprofit organizations across northeast Wisconsin completed a regional survey to share how they had been affected throughout 2025 and what types of support would be most valuable moving forward. We are deeply…

We are excited to announce the recipients of the Basic Needs Giving Partnership’s 2025 single-year grant awards! We are investing $1.5 million in one-year grants to organizations that are planning or building capacity for collaborative systems change initiatives. These awards focus in one or more of the priority areas for this cycle:…

We’re excited to share that we’ve extended our Technical Assistance grant cycle with a specific geographic focus. TA grants are available for organizations whose work is primarily in one or more of the following areas: Brown, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Oconto, Waushara, and Winnebago counties and the Oneida Nation. We have dispersed all…

We’re excited to announce the first round of 2025 Technical Assistance Grant recipients! These grants—up to $10,000 each—are designed to help organizations strengthen their internal capacity through short-term technical assistance. From strategic planning and fundraising to governance and financial management, the support is tailored to help nonprofits grow stronger and…

We’re excited to share that the Basic Needs Giving Partnership is growing our team! We’re looking for a Program and Grants Manager—someone who is thoughtful, detail-oriented, people-centered, and eager to support nonprofits, partners, and changemakers throughout Northeast Wisconsin. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that invests…

We are excited to announce the recipients of the Basic Needs Giving Partnership’s 2025 multi-year grant awards! This year, we are investing $2.63 million in three-year grants to 9 community partners working to advance systems change efforts across Northeast Wisconsin. Funding supports current and emerging collaborative projects working toward long-lasting,…

Our 2025 summer grant cycles are now open! We will be investing $1.5 million across two grant opportunities: Single-Year Grants – This cycle will provide up to $75,000 for planning and/or capacity building support to organizations that are exploring or building collaborative systems change initiatives Technical Assistance Grants – This cycle will…

On behalf of the Basic Needs Giving Partnership board, I’m excited to announce Adam O’Doherty as our new executive director!  Adam’s lived experience, strategic vision, and deep commitment to equity make him uniquely suited to lead the Basic Needs Giving Partnership into its next chapter. His proven ability to build…

Happy Spring! We want to reach out with a couple of reminders for key dates coming up in the next few weeks: If you are planning to apply for a multi-year systems change grant, the intent to apply is due April 11th. We’re hosting three community conversations, one will be in-person on April 14th (RSVP by…