Grant Opportunities Martha Ahrendt Amber Paluch

Mission Inspire and encourage charitable giving in northeast Wisconsin by connecting caring people with solutions that strengthen our community

We offer a variety of granting opportunities. Complete details can be found online. Visit our website at:

Overview of Granting Programs 11 different grant program cycles a year Over $1.0 million granted in FY2015 through these cycles Grants to 501(c)(3)s and government entities— including schools Beginning with January deadlines, some will have an online application process, others will remain as is (download application and submit via )

Two Grant Opportunities for Schools Ashwaubenon Education Foundation Funds Annual $500 - $2,000 Staff, parents, or students in Ashwaubenon School District must apply Targeted funding for: –Enrichment activities –Community involvement –Professional training School Spirit Educational Endowment Funds Annual $200 - $750 Staff, students, parents in Green Bay Area Public School District must apply Targeted funding for: –Custom creative educational practices –Potential to serve as a model for school district Contact Amber Paluch to discuss an idea.

Crime Prevention Foundation Fund Annual $500 - $3,000 Diminishing crime in at least one of the following areas: –Desire to commit the crime –Ability to commit the crime –Opportunity to commit the crime Focus on at-risk populations, especially youth Contact: Amber Paluch

R. Bruce & Alyce S. Kopseker Trust Deadline: May 1 annually Funding amount open depending on scope and idea (typically between $5,000 and $20,000) For programs that support individuals age 60 and over, who live primarily north of Sturgeon Bay, Door County. Help them remain healthy and independent in their homes. Contact: Martha Ahrendt

Funds for Greater Green Bay (1) Deadlines January 10 and July 1 annually $3,000 - $20,000 Priority on –Collaboration –Program improvement, filling identified gaps or changes in needs –Not funding ongoing operations of single organizations –Special attention to programs serving Kewaunee and/or Oconto counties Contact Martha Ahrendt or Amber Paluch

Funds for Greater Green Bay (2) Focus Areas (50% of funding): to leverage with Community-identified priorities: –Education (ABC) –Workforce Development (ABC) –Addressing Root Causes of Poverty (Basic Needs Giving Partnership) –Girls ages 9-15 to help them avoid/overcome low self-esteem, develop leadership skills, learn to set goals, etc. Other 50% to other fields of interest: –Arts & Culture –Environment & Conservation –Community Improvement –Health and Human Services –Youth Development –Any worthy charitable cause will be considered!

The Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay Bi-annual (January and July) Current Focus: Girls ages 9-15 Brown, Kewaunee and Oconto counties. Collaborations among organizations, a plus. Focus may change every few years. Contact: Martha Ahrendt

Basic Needs Giving Partnership (1) 3 Types of Collaborative Grants available: –Planning –Single or Multi-Year Collaborative –Regional Collaborative (Oshkosh area up to Green Bay) Purpose of this fund is to: –Address root causes of poverty –Support long-term visions/solutions to move people out of poverty –Assist those with limited capacity, such as the low- income elderly or significantly disabled to maintain a stable, dignified quality of life.

Basic Needs Giving Partnership (2) Impact Areas: –Help children, youth and young adults become healthy & ready to succeed in school and become self-sufficient –Strengthen individuals & families to learn to meet basic needs & build financial self-sufficiency. –Empower & support individuals affected by aging and dementia with low or fixed incomes. –Help un/under-insured sustain higher quality of life by preventing or reducing acute and long-term care crisis.

Basic Needs Giving Partnership (3) Contact Martha Ahrendt Process –Initial application due: February 1 –Invitation to move forward –Full application –Interview

Corporate Grant Program Corporations make decisions based on own values/priorities 3 ways corporations currently work with us: –Corporation finds own applications and recommends grants –Community Foundation provides list of grants based on corporation’s criteria –Separate application process

Funding Opportunities (1) Organizations/programming in these areas: –Health & Human Services –Community Development –Education & Lifelong Learning –Cultural & Ethnic Diversity and Inclusion –Environmental Sustainability

Funding Opportunities (2) Three different funding opportunities/process: –Community Grants (Nov 1 / May 1) –Sponsorships (Nov 1 / May 1) –Charity Golf Classic Beneficiary (Feb 1)

Online Application Process Starting Dec. 1, use our new application portal

Online Application Process – Check to verify the grant program has an online application option. – Register as a grants administrator. 1) Create your profile and verify registration. 2) Connect with your organization. The foundation will confirm your role in 1-2 business days. – Log in to the application portal to complete an application and upload required documents, including a new budget form.

Online application budget form Download. Complete. Upload.

Q & A

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