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 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: May 1 to July 15, August 1 to October 15, and November 1 to December 31, 2024. Learn more.
The Brookdale Foundation Group has issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) for the expansion or start-up of new, social model day programs for people with dementia. In the fall of 2024, The Foundation will be awarding seed grants for the expansion or development of dementia-specific Group Respite programs or specialized programs for people with Early Memory Loss (EML). The grants are $20,000 for the first year with an opportunity for a second-tier grant of $10,000. Proposals are due July 25, 2024. Learn more.
The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation (IEJF) funds civil legal aid programs in Illinois to champion the rights of those burdened by barriers to justice. IEJF’s Civil Legal Aid Grants support nonprofit organizations providing a wide range of civil legal aid services to Illinois residents, including programs that address such areas of need as family law, housing, and access to government benefits. Grants are provided in five categories: legal information for the public, self-help legal assistance projects, mediation services, telephone advice and referral services, and civil legal assistance. Applications will be accepted from June 28 to July 26, 2024. Learn more.
Next50 is a private foundation working toward creating a world that values aging. Next50’s Changing Aging program supports economic well-being for older adults in the United States and the organizations that serve them through systems-level and programmatic innovations in three priority areas: ending ageism, advancing digital equity, and supporting aging in place. Next50 will support a wide range of initiatives including research, start-ups, pilot projects, direct services, policy, and more. Applicants must incorporate an aspect of advancing equity for marginalized or geographically underserved communities. Applications will be accepted from July 1 to July 31, 2024. Learn more.
Advancing State Implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. ACL is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $2 million to support statewide implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. ACL will award four cooperative agreements to state units on aging (SUA) to undertake a range of activities in response to this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO). Each project will be fully funded for a period of 24 months with one, 24-month budget of up to $490,000. Each grantee will be expected to focus on implementing at least three (3) of the five goals of the Strategy, as determined by the state’s needs and priorities. Applications are due Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Learn more.
Game On-Community Places to Play, an initiative of The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), provides funding and technical assistance to community-rooted organizations working to create and renovate multi-use youth sport spaces for youth in under-resourced communities across the country. Special consideration will be given to proposals that demonstrate how their capital projects will support youth development programming. Youth development program services should include, but are not limited to, life skills workshops, civic engagement and leadership, workforce development, and academic support. Nonprofit community-based organizations, schools, and local parks and recreation departments working in collaboration with local nonprofits are eligible to apply. Application deadline: September 5, 2024. Learn more.
If you have—or know of—any intergenerational funding opportunities, please send them to gu@gu.org.