The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin supports conservation and environmental education projects in Wisconsin. The Go Outside Fund provides funding that helps connect pre-K-12 youth to outdoor, nature-based learning experiences. Teachers or partner organizations may apply for funding of $100 to $500 to cover costs that facilitate getting kids outside and hands-on with nature, such as purchasing field supplies or paying for transportation, substitute teachers, or educator costs. The Teachers Outdoor Environmental Education Fund was established to provide meaningful outdoor environmental education learning experiences for public school students. Grants up to $1,200 are available for teachers at Wisconsin K-12 public schools for projects that demonstrate a clear connection to classroom learning and standards and have a significant component of outdoor activity. Go Outside Fund application deadlines are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. The Teachers Outdoor Environmental Education Fund application deadline is June 30, 2024. Learn more.
Walmart’s Spark Good Local Grants aim to address the unique needs of the communities where Walmart operates in the United States. Grants are provided to organizations that operate locally and directly benefit the service area of local facilities in U.S. communities where Walmart stores, Sam’s Clubs, and distribution centers are located. Grants support a variety of organizations, such as animal shelters, elder services, and community clean-up projects. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; state or local government entities, including law enforcement or fire departments; K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, and higher education institutions; and churches or other faith-based organizations with a proposed project that benefits the community at large, such as food pantries, soup kitchens, and clothing closets. Applications are accepted quarterly during the following periods: March 1 to April 15, May 1 to July 15, August 1 to October 15, and November 1 to December 31, 2024. Learn more.
Hilarity for Charity (HFC) is a national non-profit on a mission to care for families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, activate the next generation of Alzheimer’s advocates, and be a leader in brain health research and education. HFC’s Humans of Dementia Storytelling Scholarship is open to high school and college students in the U.S. and Canada who have been impacted in some way by Alzheimer’s disease. This scholarship focuses on storytelling as a tool to drive awareness and inspire change about Alzheimer’s disease. Students are invited to submit a written or photo profile of someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or who passed away from the disease. 2024 submission period is March 1 – May 1, 2024. Learn more.
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund‘s mission is to improve the health of Michigan residents, with special emphasis on the health and wellness of children and seniors, while reducing the cost of healthcare. Their 2024 Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles Initiative is the product of an ongoing evolution to address critical nutrition and lifestyle challenges that negatively impact Michigan children and older adults. They fund projects that engage community leaders in decision-making and benefit the people most affected by a particular issue, ultimately leading to a healthier, more equitable Michigan for all. The Health Fund anticipates awarding grants between $50,000 to $500,000. The deadline for concepts papers is March 22, 2024 and applications are due May 6, 2024. Learn more.
The Challenge America program offers support primarily to small organizations for projects in all artistic disciplines that extend the reach of the arts to populations that are underserved. The focus is on populations whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. Possible projects include, but are not limited to, arts programming, including commissioning or presentation of artists or artwork; marketing and promotional activities; and organizational planning. Projects may consist of one or more specific events or activities, but should not cover an entire season of programming. The Grants.gov deadline is April 25, 2024 and the applicant portal deadline is May 14, 2024. Learn more.
If you have—or know of—any intergenerational funding opportunities, please send them to gu@gu.org.