Basic Needs Giving Partnership Updates

Every day across Northeast Wisconsin, neighbors are bringing people together, building trust, and creating a sense of belonging. The Weaver Awards exist to celebrate and fund the people doing this important work. Applications are now open for the 2026 Weaver Awards, which will provide more than 20 awards of $2,500–$5,000…

Single-Year Grants Grants of up to $75,000 are available for planning and capacity building initiatives that support innovative, collaborative systems change efforts that address the root causes of poverty. This cycle is designed for organizations that are building toward long-term solutions and may be interested in pursuing BNGP’s multi-year systems…

The Basic Needs Giving Partnership is excited to share that we are accepting applications for our next Executive Director. This is a meaningful leadership opportunity for a relational, values-driven nonprofit leader who is passionate about community, collaboration, and action. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board, U.S. Venture,…

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,…