Basic Needs Giving Partnership Updates

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…

Since October, the board and staff of the Basic Needs Giving Partnership have been reviewing and refining our strategy to provide direction for the next several years. We’ve heard from voices across the community encouraging us to deepen our focus on the root causes of poverty and invest in systems…

It’s been a busy season here at the Basic Needs Giving Partnership, as we know it has been for so many of you. As we all navigate a rapidly shifting and unsettling landscape, we’re deeply appreciative of your ongoing commitments to your missions and our collective communities. As spring arrives, we…

Our 2025 multi-year grant cycle is now open! This cycle will invest $3 million in multi-year grants for collaborative systems change projects working to address the root causes of pressing challenges by transforming policies, systems, and mindsets to create stronger, thriving, and more equitable communities. Systems change takes time. We believe multi-year grants give…