2025 Basic Needs Community Investment Grant

The Great Rivers United Way is requesting applications for its 2025 Basic Needs Community Investment Grant is to unite people and resources to improve lives and strengthen the communities. Donor Name: Great Rivers United Way State: Wisconsin County: Buffalo County (WI), Crawford County (WI), Jackson County (WI), La Crosse County (WI), Monroe County (WI), Trempealeau County (WI), Vernon County (WI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/04/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The vision of Great Rivers United Way is that all individuals and families in the communities will achieve their full potential through education, income stability, and healthy lives. Funding Priorities Great Rivers United Way’s Basic Needs Grants mobilize funds to programs and projects that reach people in need of food, shelter, and safety. These critical services are the foundation upon which people can build stability for themselves and their families.  Priority will be given to the following types of programs and projects:  Collaborative projects –organization’s, programs, or projects that effectively partner with others in the community.  Proven practices – programs and projects with a demonstrated history of success.  Promising innovations – programs and projects that approach problems in a new way.  Equity – BIPOC-led organizations or programs and projects intended to serve BIPOC folks.  Regional reach – programs and projects that are located in or effectively reach rural communities. Grant Award Awards will be between $5,000 and $50,000 for a single organization; collaborative projects are eligible to receive up to $50,000 per partner. Grant Period January 1, 2025 – Grant Start Date. December 31, 2025 – Grant End Date. Uses of Grants  Basic Needs Grant Funds should be used to support programs or projects aimed at meeting people’s needs for food, shelter, and safety. Funds may be used as needed to support these activities. Grants for proven programming, seed money to start a new program, or projects with a specific start and end will be considered for awards. Grantees will be expected to provide data regarding how funds were spent, numbers of people served, and impact of the programming or project.  Eligible Criteria  Applicants will be screened for basic eligibility criteria prior to gaining access to the grant application. The criteria are as follows:  Currently maintain tax-exempt organization status under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code  Registered as a charitable organization with the state in which they do business unless exempt from such requirement  Provide human services within the Great Rivers United Way service area: Buffalo, Crawford, Houston, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau, and Vernon counties  Can demonstrate board oversight and financial responsibility through board minutes, independent audit or financial review, and IRS Form 990  Provides services aligned with meeting basic needs of food, shelter, and safety  Has a fiscal sponsor that meets all the above requirements. For more information, visit GRUW.