The Green Bay Packers Foundation is seeking applications for its annual grant program. The application period is open now until July 7, 2025.
This year, the Foundation will focus on awarding grants to organizations that will use the funds for programs or projects that address animal welfare, health and wellness, including drug, alcohol and domestic violence, civic and community initiatives and environmental causes.
Only organizations whose programs fit the established criteria may apply for and be considered for grants.
Different focus areas are emphasized through the application process each year, and this is the third year of the current three-year grant cycle. Organizations that are classified as exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code with a valid IRS Tax ID for a minimum of two years and are located in the state of Wisconsin are eligible to apply for a grant. Organizations may only apply for a grant once during the three-year cycle.
Interested applicants can find out if they are eligible to apply for a grant and complete the application online at packers.com/foundation. Applicants should note that grant amounts can range from $3,000 to $8,000 and recipients may not receive the total amount requested. Grant distributions vary annually based on number of applications and total amount of funding approved for distribution.
All grant applications received will be reviewed by the Green Bay Packers Foundation Trustees, who will finalize the list of grant recipients in October. A public announcement of the grant recipients will take place in November/December.
Last year, in its distribution of annual grants, the Foundation awarded $1.5 million to 398 civic and charitable groups throughout the state of Wisconsin. With these disbursements, the Foundation has distributed more than $25.7 million for charitable purposes since it was established in 1986.
The Green Bay Packers Foundation annual grant program is part of Green Bay Packers Give Back, the Packers' all-encompassing community outreach initiative. Packers Give Back includes the Foundation's annual and impact grants, appearances by players, alumni, coaches and staff, cash and in-kind donations, community events, Make-A-Wish visits, football outreach and much more. These efforts contribute to a comprehensive Packers charity impact that was in excess of $13 million last year.
