Basic Needs Giving Partnership Updates

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…

We are thrilled to share an overview of our 2025 grant cycles, continuing our commitment to investing in organizations and collaborations working toward thriving, equitable communities in Northeast Wisconsin. Grant cycles this year will continue to focus in the areas of early care and education (birth to 5), housing access,…

It’s with a mix of deep gratitude and sadness that I share the news that I’ll be leaving my position of Executive Director of the Basic Needs Giving Partnership. I’ll be moving to Denver to be closer to my aging parents. This decision has not been made lightly, as I’m…

We are thrilled to announce the Basic Needs Giving Partnership’s 2024 fall grantees! We awarded $2.5 million to 58 incredible organizations across 10 counties in Northeast Wisconsin that are addressing the root causes of poverty to build thriving, equitable communities in the region. Creating a community where everyone thrives requires…

We are excited to announce the recipients of the Basic Needs Giving Partnership’s 2024 multi-year grant awards! We are investing $2.85 million in three-year grants to 12 community partners working to advance systems change efforts across Northeast Wisconsin. Funding supports collaborative projects working toward long-lasting, equitable solutions to deep-seated community challenges…

We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 single-year grant cycle is NOW OPEN! We’re investing $2.5 million in grants to support organizations that are meeting current needs in our communities and those actively working to disrupt the policies, practices, and systems that hold poverty in place. Grants of up to $50,000 will…

Hello, We’d like to express our gratitude to all the organizations who applied for our spring multi-year cycle. We received many letters of intent and are humbled by the many ways organizations are working to address root causes of poverty in our communities. An announcement of the systems change projects that…

We’re excited to share information about our 2024 grantmaking! We’re also thrilled to have many new folks receiving this newsletter for the first time. Welcome! To share a little about ourselves, the Basic Needs Giving Partnership supports the people and places advancing equity and economic well-being for everyone in Northeast…

The Basic Needs Giving Partnership is excited to award $1.25 million in new grants to 42 organizations across Northeast Wisconsin! Grantees are working to make an impact in three priority areas — early care and education (birth to five), housing access, mental health, and substance use. They reflect organizations serving…

Basic Needs Giving Partnership has launched our newest funding opportunity! We welcome you to learn more about this grant cycle and application process by visiting the Grant Seekers section of our website. Last week, we held a grant information session and were joined by 75 participants representing nonprofits from across the region….