Fueling Philanthropy
Student Philanthropists supporting impact, community-driven work.
Request for Proposals
We are Fueling Philanthropy: a group of students enrolled in a philanthropy course at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Human Ecology. Through the support of our generous donors, we will donate $50,000 among multiple nonprofits based in Wisconsin.
Our Request for Proposals outlines the requirements for grants and includes the grant application. Please share with others who may be interested.
We appreciate all that you do!
Click below for the Request for Proposals.
When: Thursday, September 28th from 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm CST
Email for Questions: cj.philanthropy@gmail.com
About Our Foundation
Mission: To support community-based nonprofit organizations based in Wisconsin that promote sustainable growth, equity & inclusion by empowering communities.
Vision: To support impactful community-driven work based in Wisconsin.
The Fueling Philanthropy Grant is administered through the Philanthropy and Civic Engagement course at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Human Ecology. We are a group of students exploring social responsibility, civic responsibility and giving practices. Thanks to The Philanthropy Lab organization and the Endres Foundation, we will provide monetary support to programs and organizations who share our goals for strengthening the community around us.
Spring 2022 Grant Recipients
Congratulations, Spring 2022 grant recipients! Fueling Philanthropy Foundation is excited to announce that after careful deliberation, we have selected the following organizations to receive grant funding:
Camp to Belong - Wisconsin
Aiming for Acceptance
Vera Court Neighborhood Center
MACH OneHealth
Literacy Network
RCC - Sexual Violence Resource Cetner
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2021 Grant Recipients
Congratulations, 2021 grant recipients! Fueling Philanthropy Foundation is excited to announce that after careful deliberation, we have selected the following organizations to receive grant funding:
Regeneration International Inc.
Worker Justice Wisconsin
Neighborhood House Community Center
Mt. Zion Charitable Organization
Rooted & Wisconsin School Garden Network
2020 Grant Recipients
Congratulations, 2020 grant recipients! Fueling Philanthropy Foundation is excited to announce that after careful deliberation, we have selected the following organizations to receive grant funding:
Omega School
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
Maydm
Malawai Children's Village
Horizon High School
2019 Grant Recipients
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
Porchlight
Freedom inc.
LGBT Books to Prisoners
Foundation for Madison Public Schools
Wisconsin Connection
In order to facilitate evaluation of awarded grants, applicants must have some sort of Madison or Greater Wisconsin connection, such as a branch, chapter, or associated organization. We invite applications for programs that are implemented beyond the Midwest region including a national and international context.
Funding Community Organizations
We seek to provide funding to small and grassroots organizations that are making valuable impacts in communities. This grant is intended for organizations with an annual budget of $5Â Million or less, though special consideration will be given to organization with a larger budget size.
2020 Grant Recipients
Congratulations, 2020 grant recipients! Fueling Philanthropy Foundation is excited to announce that after careful deliberation, we have selected the following organizations to receive grant funding:
Omega School
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
Maydm
Malawai Children's Village
Horizon High School
Contact Us
Get in touch with Fueling Philanthropy to discover more about our work and ask any questions.