This program is a catalyst for innovative strategies that move people from the brink of poverty to a place of economic stability and self-sufficiency.

Priority is given to innovative or collaborative programming that leads to housing and economic stability.

This may include programs that achieve housing and economic stability through:

• Education and workforce development
• Human services programs addressing root causes of poverty

All applicants must meet the following:

• Be a nonprofit organization with a 501(c)(3) designation by the Internal Revenue Service or a governmental body, such as a school or municipality
• Directly serve the people of the greater Green Bay area, with primary emphasis on those residing in Brown, Kewaunee and Oconto counties
• Conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or national origin

• Planning grants for collaborative or innovative work
• One-year or multi-year implementation grants
• Program or project support
• Capital investments directly related to a program

Projects will be evaluated on the following criteria. Strong programs will:

• Align with the Greater Green Bay Blueprint to Prevent and End Homelessness or other community housing initiatives.
• Use collaborative strategies or coordinated services to leverage impact.
• Have a transformational and lasting impact on the lives of low-income adults, youth, and families.
• Articulate a plan toward sustainability.
• Propose a clear and appropriate budget.
• Have a clear evaluation methodology with defined, meaningful, and measurable outcomes.
• Seek to make a long-term impact on the community and those served relative to cost
• Have a positive standing with the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, or similar granting partners, regarding previously received grants. This includes the timely completion of grant reports.

The Stand Together Foundation does not fund the following:

• Annual appeals or other fundraising activities or events
• Religious activities or programs that serve, or appear to serve, specific religious organizations, groups, denominations, or beliefs
• Individuals
• Endowments
• Debt retirement, deficit financing, reduction of an operating deficit or replenishment of resources used to pay for such purposes
• Lobbying or legislative activities
• Programming or expenses occurring before the grant is awarded
• Efforts substantially serving people outside of Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties
• Organizations who seek funding to disburse to a secondary-nonprofit organization

Up to $225,000 over three years. View past recipients.

To submit a grant request, apply online. Review the online application questions and requirements, which include this budget form.

Application Opens: August 1
Application Closes: October 1

Decisions will be announced within 8-10 weeks of the application deadline.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Kari Olsen, Director of Grants and Scholarship Programming, prior to completing an application.

Grant recipients will be required to complete a brief follow-up report at the end of the project or grant period.