Green Bay Packers Foundation – Community Grants (2026)
Application Cycle: February 2 – April 1, 2026
The Green Bay Packers Foundation provides charitable grants to nonprofit organizations serving communities across Wisconsin. Beginning in 2026, the Foundation is transitioning to a four-year grant cycle, with each year dedicated to specific community need areas to allow for deeper review and impact.
Organization: Green Bay Packers Foundation
Program: Community Grants
Support Type: Project- and program-based grants
Geographic Focus: Wisconsin
About the Program
Established in 1986, the Green Bay Packers Foundation is part of the Packers Give Back initiative and supports charities that strengthen families, promote the positive value of athletics, ensure the safety and education of children, support player and fan welfare, and prevent cruelty to animals. The Foundation is an independent entity that invests in programs responding to demonstrated community needs throughout Wisconsin.
2026 Funding Priorities
For the 2026 grant cycle, the Foundation will fund projects and programs addressing:
- Animal welfare
- Homelessness
- Human services
Eligible organizations may submit one application per four-year grant cycle and are encouraged to apply in the year that aligns with their most urgent funding need.
Four-Year Grant Cycle Focus Areas
- 2026: Animal welfare, homelessness, human services
- 2027: Arts & culture, environmental, hunger
- 2028: Athletics, education
- 2029: Elderly, health & wellness (including drug/alcohol and domestic violence)
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must:
- Be physically located in Wisconsin
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for at least two years
- Request funding for a project/program aligned with the current year’s focus areas
- Not have applied for another grant within the current four-year cycle
Timeline
📅 Application Window: February 2 – April 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m. CT)
📢 Review: May–June 2026
📬 Notification: July 2026
💵 Grant Distribution: Late August–early September 2026
Apply / Learn More
➡️ https://www.packers.com/community/packers-foundation
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Competitive
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Best Suited For: Wisconsin-based nonprofits delivering direct services in animal welfare, homelessness, or human services
