[Oshkosh Area Community Foundation](https://www.oshkoshareacf.org)

March 27, 2026 (Application deadline)

Up to $5,000 per award; typically one-year projects.

Supports charitable projects providing essential resources and promoting stability for vulnerable residents in Green Lake County and the City of Ripon.

--- ## Description This grant supports nonprofit organizations and charitable projects that address basic needs and enhance stability for vulnerable residents in Green Lake County and the City of Ripon. The fund aims to build a strong foundation of community support, focusing on initiatives that provide essential resources, improve health and wellness, address the needs of children, and foster resilience and self-sufficiency. Priority is given to projects that deliver community care, enhance access to health services, support children’s basic needs, and build long-term capacity for individuals and the community. --- ## Due Dates - March 27, 2026: Application deadline Grant decisions are typically announced in late April or early May. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant request: $5,000 per project - Funding is generally for one-year projects - Grants are intended to support direct services or program costs, not capital or endowment campaigns --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants and projects must meet the following criteria: - Must be a nonprofit, charitable organization (typically 501(c)(3)), school, or government entity - Project must serve residents of Green Lake County and/or the City of Ripon - Grants are not awarded to individuals - Not eligible: endowment or capital campaigns, programs promoting religious activities, or political/lobbying activities --- ## Application Process - Preview the [grant application questions (PDF)](https://www.oshkoshareacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/application-green-lake-basic-needs-FY2026.pdf) before starting. - Submit your application via the [online grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=oacf) by the deadline. All applications must be submitted online. - If requested, provide supporting documentation such as IRS determination letter, Board list, recent financials, or IRS Form 990 after initial review. - Returning applicants may copy responses from previous applications to streamline the process (see [applicant tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4523861991575-Applicant-Tutorial-Copy-Request)). --- ## Additional Information Funding priorities include: - Community care and support (food, shelter, emergency aid) - Health and wellness for vulnerable populations (preventive care, hygiene, counseling) - Addressing basic needs for children (food, clothing, school supplies, before/after-school care) - Building resilience and self-sufficiency (financial literacy, job readiness, resource coordination, volunteer/community-led initiatives) See [recent grant awards](https://www.oshkoshareacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FY2025-GLBN-Grants-Summary.pdf) for examples of supported projects. --- ## External Links - [Program page and guidelines](https://www.oshkoshareacf.org/apply-for-grants/green-lake-basic-needs/) - [Online grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=oacf) - [Preview application questions (PDF)](https://www.oshkoshareacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/application-green-lake-basic-needs-FY2026.pdf) - [Applicant tutorial: Copy previous application responses](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4523861991575-Applicant-Tutorial-Copy-Request) - [Recent grant awards (2025)](https://www.oshkoshareacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FY2025-GLBN-Grants-Summary.pdf) - [Contact the Foundation](https://www.oshkoshareacf.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |-------------|----------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------| | Amy Putzer | Director of Programs | amy@oshkoshareacf.org | (920) 426-3993 ext. 105 | General Inquiries: info@oshkoshareacf.org Foundation Address: 230 Ohio Street, Suite 100, Oshkosh, WI 54902 ---

Green Lake Basic Needs

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