Green Bay Packers Foundation Grants

Green Bay Packers Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Green Bay Packers Foundation
Amount: US $3,000 - US $8,000
Last Updated: November 14, 2025

Summary

The Green Bay Packers Foundation, established in 1986, supports Wisconsin charities that promote family values, athletics, and welfare. Eligible organizations can apply for grants addressing specific focus areas, including animal welfare and education, during the 2026-2029 cycle. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) entities with a valid IRS Tax ID, ensuring they meet community needs effectively. The Foundation prioritizes impactful projects that align with its mission of enhancing community well-being and preventing cruelty to animals.

Overview

About Us The Green Bay Packers Foundation has been giving back to Wisconsin’s communities since it was established in 1986 by Judge Robert J. Parins, then president of Green Bay Packers, Inc. “as a vehicle to assure continued contributions to charity.” It is a component of Green Bay Packers Give Back, the all-encompassing community outreach initiative. Our Mission The Foundation, an entity independent of the Green Bay Packers, Inc., supports charities possessing one or more of the following goals: perpetuates a community environment that promotes families and the competitive value of athletics; contributes to player and fan welfare; ensures the safety and education of children; and/or prevents cruelty to animals. Project/Program Focus Areas The Foundation will accept a maximum of one grant application from an eligible organization during each four-year cycle. Organizations that fit into multiple focus areas are encouraged to submit an application during the year in which their most urgent funding need is the focus area. Grant applications are accepted online and must be submitted with a project/program that addresses one of that year's specific focus areas. Specific project/program focus areas by year for the 2026 – 2029 four-year cycle: 2026 - animal welfare, homelessness, human services2027 - arts and culture, environmental, hunger2028 - athletics, education2029 - elderly, health and wellness (including drug/alcohol and domestic violence)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations that applied for a grant during the 2023 – 2025 three-year cycle will be eligible to apply once during the 2026 – 2029 four-year cycle.An organization is eligible to submit an application if it is:Physically located in the state of Wisconsin;Classified as an organization exempt from Federal income tax undersection 501(c)(3) of the IRS code with a valid IRS Tax ID for a minimum of two years; andRequesting funding for a project/program that addresses issues for at least one of the current year’s focus areas.

Ineligibility

Grant applications will not be accepted from organizations not classified as exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code or have not had a valid IRS Tax ID for a minimum of two years.The Green Bay Packers Foundation will not accept grant applications for funding of:Annual appeals;Camp scholarships;Capital campaigns;Debt retirement, deficit financing, reduction of an on operating deficit or replenishment of resources used to pay for such purposes;Endowments;Fundraising event or activity sponsorships;Individuals;Lobbying or legislative activities;Projects/programs that do not address issues in one of the focus areas identified for the current year;Scholarship funds.