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2026 Basic Needs Community Investment

The 2026 Basic Needs Community Investment Fund will be awarded to programs and projects supporting the basic needs of food, shelter, and safety. This is a one-year competitive grant award. Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)3 organization providing human services within the counties of Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon, and Trempealeau in Wisconsin and Houston in Minnesota. The deadline to apply is 11:59pm Central time on Friday, September 26, 2025 Late applications will not be accepted.

Basic Needs Funding Priorities

Food: Ensuring individuals and families have access to basic nutrition

Shelter: Emergency shelter and accessing long-term housing for people

Safety: Providing access and advocacy to those who have experienced trauma

Eligible Applicants:
  • 501(c)3 human services organization or have a fiscal sponsor
  • Registered as a charitable organization in the state in which you do business unless exempt from such requirements
  • Have a volunteer board providing oversight

Begin Accepting Applications Date:
8/14/2025
Deadline Date (CST Time Zone):
9/26/2025 11:59 PM
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