Good Neighbor Grants

In the spirit of Aldo Leopold and the Land Ethic, the Aldo Leopold Nature Center works to engage, educate, and empower students through programming and services. Staff teach the students through a variety of activities to protect, respect, and enjoy the natural world.

All-In Milwaukee is a college completion program that provides financial aid, advising, and program and career support to a diverse range of Milwaukee, Wisconsin students. The organization helps these students complete college, build meaningful careers, and transform the community.

Arts @ Large helps build the skills, confidence, and competence of classroom teachers, arts specialists, and artist educators to engage thousands of K-12 Milwaukee Public Schools students annually in experimental, arts-infused learning. This includes providing equitable access to educational experiences that include the arts.

Led by Dr. Taysheedra Allen, an experienced nurse and nursing instructor with over 20 years of experience, A Women’s Place & Resource Center assists women in the process of spiritual, personal, and professional development at any stage of their journey.

The Bayview Foundation provides affordable housing and services to low-income residents in Madison, Wisconsin. The organization also helps its culturally diverse families in realizing their aspirations through fostering cultural pride and building community through the arts, education, and recreation.

Another branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Boys & Girls Club of West-Central Wisconsin inspires and enables young people to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. This club has specifically been recognized as having a “regional rural presence” and is known as a champion for kids.

This branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America aims to keep members on track for a successful future beyond high school graduation. The organization does this by supporting academic success, promoting healthy lifestyles, and encouraging youth to be engaged in learning opportunities that build leadership and character.

Educating young learners for over 50 years, Carol Mathey’s Center for Children and Families is proud to supply their community with high quality, affordable childcare, early childhood education, and family support.

This fire department in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin serves its community through a series of guiding principles, including safety, education, responsiveness, and more. It’s staffed entirely by volunteers, including 35 active firefighters and 10 honorary members.

Serving Madison, Wisconsin, and the Midwest, FaireShare CSA Coalition supports and connects farmers and eaters through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). They envision a future where CSA is the backbone of a strong local food system and where all families have access to it.

This foundation supports Madison, Wisconsin’s, public schools by delivering additional resources, funding, and volunteers to ensure that all students have access to quality educational experiences.

Porchlight is a nonprofit striving to reduce homelessness in Dane County. They do this by collaborating with the community to provide shelter, affordable housing, and supportive services that eliminate barriers and empower the individuals and families they serve.

With roots as a volunteer phone service providing information to women, Safe Harbor now serves adults and children in providing shelter and resources for making positive life choices. Their mission is to empower individuals in abusive situations by providing advocacy and support services.

At Simpson Street Free Press, students of various ages produce and publish content on various media platforms. This neighborhood-based nonprofit teaches students practical skills, project-based learning, and literacy while producing content for the public.

Through programs and onsite partner agencies, the Sunshine Place provides services that support essential needs through community engagement and partnerships. They serve families and individuals in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, and eastern Dane County in accessing resources and opportunities for help with food, housing, and other barriers to stability.

Sunbeam Family Services is Oklahoma’s longest-serving social service agency. This organization helps families learn, grow, and thrive through early childcare and education, with specialized wraparound support for entire family systems.

With a desire to inspire, support, and foster others, The Rainbow Project provides restorative healing and hope for young children and families who have experienced trauma. Their vision is to create a safe, healthy, and nurturing world for children and families.

Volunteers at The Village Diaper Bank believe changing diapers changes lives. They partner with local service organizations to provide free diapers to disadvantaged families while raising awareness of the basic health need for diapers.

Located on the northside of Madison, Wisconsin, Vera Court Neighborhood Center provides academic support, healthy meals, and loving care to help community children succeed in school. Their programming spans the areas of education, employment, and well-being.

Wisconsin Literacy supports member literacy agencies statewide and advocates for more resources throughout the field of literacy. They strengthen literacy through expert trainings, personalized consultations, health literacy, workforce connections, and advocacy.