The Coca-Cola Foundation is our company's primary international philanthropic arm.

Since its inception in 1984, The Foundation has awarded more than $1.4 billion in grants to support sustainable community initiatives around the world.

Giving Back to Communities

The Coca-Cola Foundation, the independent philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company, is committed to a charitable giving strategy that makes a difference in communities around the world. In 2021, The Coca-Cola Foundation contributed $109.2 million to approximately 350 organizations globally.

Read more about our priorities in the 2021 Business & Environmental, Social and Governance Report.

NOTE: For nonprofit organizations new to U.S. Bank Foundation, a Letter of Interest is available. Community Affairs Managers will review Letter of Interest submissions periodically to learn about new and innovative programs and organizations in their regions and markets. After reviewing a Letter of Interest, a Community Affairs Manager may reach out with a request for a full application. You can access the Letter of Interest by clicking the “Submit a letter of interest” link at the bottom of this page. Letters of Interest may be submitted at any time during the year.

Community Possible Grant

Through U.S. Bank’s Community Possible® grant program, we invest in efforts to create stable jobs, safe homes and communities.

Funding Types

Within these general guidelines, we consider the following funding request types:

Operating grants

An operating grant is given to cover an organization’s day-to-day, ongoing expenses, such as salaries, utilities, office supplies and more. We consider operating support requests from organizations where the entire mission of the organization fits a Community Possible grant focus area.

Program or project grants

A program or project grant is given to support a specific, connected set of activities, with a beginning and an end, explicit objectives and a predetermined cost. We consider highly effective and innovative programs that meet our Community Possible grant focus areas.

Capital grants

A capital grant is given to finance fixed assets. The U.S. Bank Foundation considers a small number of requests for capital support from organizations that meet all other funding criteria, whose entire mission statement fits a Community Possible grant focus area, and with which the Foundation has a funding history. All organizations requesting capital funding must also have a U.S. Bank employee on the board of directors. U.S. Bank does not fund more than 1% of the non-endowment total capital campaign fundraising goal. All capital grant requests are reviewed and approved by the national U.S. Bank Foundation Board or by the U.S. Bank Foundation President.

Focus Area: PLAY

Creating vibrant communities through play.

Play brings joy, and it’s just as necessary for adults as it is for kids. But in low-income areas there are often limited spaces for play and fewer people attending arts and cultural events. That’s why we invest in community programming that supports ways for children and adults to play and create.

Access to artistic and cultural programming and arts education

Our investments ensure economic vitality and accessibility to the arts in local communities, as well as support for arts education. Examples of grant support include:

• Programs that provide access to cultural activities, visual and performing arts, zoos and aquariums and botanic gardens for individuals and families living in underserved communities
• Funding for local arts organizations that enhance the economic vitality of the community
• Programs that provide funding for arts-focused nonprofit organizations that bring visual and performing arts programming to low- and moderate-income K-12 schools and youth centers

Supporting learning through play.

Many young people across the country do not have the resources or access to enjoy the benefits of active play. Supporting active play-based programs and projects for K-12 students located in or serving low- and moderate-income communities fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration and impacts the overall vitality of the communities we serve. Funding support includes:

• Support for organizations that build or expand access to active play spaces and places that help K-12 students learn through play and improves the health, safety and unification of neighborhoods in low- and moderate-income communities
• Programs that focus on using active play to help young people develop cognitive, social and emotional learning skills to become vibrant and productive citizens in low- and moderate-income communities

Focus Area: WORK

Supporting workforce education and prosperity.

We know that a strong small business environment and an educated workforce ensure the prosperity of our communities and reducing the expanding wealth gap for communities of color. We provide grant support to programs and organizations that help small businesses thrive, allow people to succeed in the workforce, provide pathways to higher education and gain greater financial literacy.

Investing in the workforce.

We fund organizations that provide training for small business development, as well as programs that support individuals across all skill and experience levels, to ensure they have the capability to gain employment that supports individuals and their families. Examples of grant support include:

Small business technical assistance programs

Job-skills, career readiness training programs with comprehensive placement services for low- and moderate-income individuals entering or reentering the labor force

Providing pathways for educational success.

To address the growing requirements for post-secondary education in securing competitive jobs in the workplace, we support:

• Organizations and programs that help low- and moderate-income and at-risk middle and high school students prepare for post-secondary education at a community college, university, trade or technical school and career readiness
• Programs and initiatives at post-secondary institutions that support access to career and educational opportunities for low- and moderate-income and diverse students

Teaching financial well-being for work and life.

Financial well-being is not only critical for financial stability, it’s crucial in helping individuals be successful in the workplace. Examples of grant support include programs that positively impact:

• K-12 and college student financial literacy
• Adult and workforce financial literacy
• Senior financial fraud prevention
• Military service member and veteran financial literacy

Focus Area: HOME

Working to revitalize communities one neighborhood at a time.

Children and families are better positioned to thrive and succeed in a home that is safe and permanent. Access to sustainable low-income housing is increasingly challenges for low-moderate income families. In response, our giving supports efforts that connect individuals and families with sustainable housing opportunities.

Access to safe, affordable housing

We provide financial support to assist people in developing stability in their lives through access to safe, sustainable and accessible homes. Examples of grant support include:

• Organizations that preserve, rehabilitate, renovate or construct affordable housing developments for low- and moderate-income families, individuals, seniors, veterans, and special-needs populations
• Organizations that provide transitional housing as a direct steppingstone to permanent housing
• Organizations that focus on Veterans housing and homeownership
• Construction of green homes for low- and moderate-income communities
• Energy retrofit programs for low- and moderate-income housing developments

Home ownership education

Owning and maintaining a home requires significant financial knowledge, tools, and resources. We support programs that assist low- and moderate-income homebuyers and existing homeowners. Examples of grant support include:

• Homebuyer education
• Pre- and post-purchase counseling and coaching
• Homeownership-retention programs designed to provide foreclosure counseling

COVID-19 Northwest Wisconsin Response Fund

Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation is partnering with Head of the Lakes United Way to coordinate this fund.

The mission of the COVID-19 Northwest Wisconsin Response Fund is to respond to the needs identified in our community to deploy resources to non-profit organizations at the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak. These organizations are those working with communities who are disproportionately impacted by coronavirus and its consequences.

The COVID-19 Response Fund focuses on the following priorities:

• Addressing the needs of staff of nonprofit organizations impacted by reduced or lost employment or benefits, as well program providers (e.g., contractors, volunteers, etc.)
• Supporting adaptions necessary to continue functioning (e.g., protective equipment for staff and volunteers, technology, supplies)
• Developing community wellbeing for coping and healing, including youth development, mental health, healthy relationships, etc.
• Providing one-time operating support to organizations experiencing increased demand for services, diminishing volunteer support, and those serving vulnerable populations, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, people with physical and mental disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, people with low incomes, people with limited English proficiency, etc. 

Grants generally range from $1,000 to $5,000. 

Hearst Foundations' Mission

The Hearst Foundations identify and fund outstanding nonprofits to ensure that people of all backgrounds in the United States have the opportunity to build healthy, productive and inspiring lives.

Hearst Foundations' Goals

The Foundations seek to achieve their mission by funding approaches that result in:

• Improved health and quality of life
• Access to high quality educational options to promote increased academic achievement
• Arts and sciences serving as a cornerstone of society
• Sustainable employment and productive career paths for adults
• Stabilizing and supporting families

Funding Priorities

The Hearst Foundations support well-established nonprofit organizations that address significant issues within their major areas of interests – culture, education, health and social service – and that primarily serve large demographic and/or geographic constituencies. In each area of funding, the Foundations seek to identify those organizations achieving truly differentiated results relative to other organizations making similar efforts for similar populations. The Foundations also look for evidence of sustainability beyond their support.

Culture

The Hearst Foundations fund cultural institutions that offer meaningful programs in the arts and sciences, prioritizing those which enable engagement by young people and create a lasting and measurable impact. The Foundations also fund select programs nurturing and developing artistic talent.

Types of Support: Program, capital and, on a limited basis, general and endowment support

Education

The Hearst Foundations fund educational institutions demonstrating uncommon success in preparing students to thrive in a global society. The Foundations’ focus is largely on higher education, but they also fund innovative models of early childhood and K-12 education, as well as professional development.

Types of Support: Program, scholarship, capital and, on a limited basis, general and endowment support

Health

The Hearst Foundations assist leading regional hospitals, medical centers and specialized medical institutions providing access to high-quality healthcare for low-income populations. In response to the shortage of healthcare professionals necessary to meet the country’s evolving needs, the Foundations also fund programs designed to enhance skills and increase the number of practitioners and educators across roles in healthcare. Because the Foundations seek to use their funds to create a broad and enduring impact on the nation’s health, support for medical research and the development of young investigators is also considered.

Types of Support: Program, capital and, on a limited basis, endowment support

Social Service

The Hearst Foundations fund direct-service organizations that tackle the roots of chronic poverty by applying effective solutions to the most challenging social and economic problems. The Foundations prioritize supporting programs that have proven successful in facilitating economic independence and in strengthening families. Preference is also given to programs with the potential to scale productive practices in order to reach more people in need.

Types of Support: Program, capital and general support

Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grant

The Foundation will consider requests to support museums, cultural and performing arts programs; schools and hospitals; educational, skills-training and other programs for youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities; environmental and wildlife protection activities; and other community-based organizations and programs.

NOTE: Any organization interested in applying for a grant should contact the foundation to discuss a potential proposal prior to applying.  

Due to the impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on our community nonprofits, we are currently considering requests for operational support in addition to specific program needs. 

Women's Fund of Greater Green Bay

Since 1995, the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay, a fund of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, has given over $875,000 to programs and projects of northeast Wisconsin non-profit organizations that expand opportunities for women and girls.

We are interested in reviewing creative proposals that promote healthy relationships and support leadership and self-esteem initiatives for women and girls in Northeast Wisconsin. 

Evaluation Criteria:

• Grants will be made for programs that support and expand opportunities for women or girls helping them to be healthy, to be safe, to learn, to achieve, to compete, to realize their dreams, and to be successful in their lives.
• Grants will be made for programs that clearly meet a need of women or girls in our community.
• Grants will be made to programs that address healthy relationships and support of women and girls, including those programs that serve men and boys.
• Multi-year funding for mission-driven innovative programs seeking to effect long-term change will be considered.
• Grant reviewers will look for organizations that consult and collaborate with other agencies to enhance existing programs and augment opportunities.

Funding Priorities:

• Programs that encourage and develop self-esteem and leadership in women and girls, especially those ages 9-15.
• Programs uniquely designed or specifically geared to women or girls, or for their particular challenges or situations.
• Imaginative, results-oriented projects. These may be ongoing, expansions, or modifications of existing programs.
• Sustainable programs.
• Programs resulting in measurable, positive change in our community.
• Projects that demonstrate women and girls served are involved in planning and implementation of the projects and programs.

NOTE: The online application process is open year round, however funding is awarded only once per year. All applications received August 1 through July 31 will be reviewed in the subsequent August and funding decisions will be communicated in the subsequent September.

Background

Together, Schreiber and the Schreiber Foods Foundation provide support to charitable organizations and programs that address food insecurity and basic needs in our communities. As a leader in the food industry, we’re excited to be able to give back beyond funding so we can maximize our impact and do good through food.

We focus our philanthropic support in areas of food and other basic needs, defined as education, health & well-being, housing, and self-sufficiency. We’re committed to making a difference in the communities where our partners work, live and play.

One of the ways we show that commitment is by helping charitable organizations do good in the world. We provide funding opportunities through community grants, and encourage nonprofits in our communities to apply.

Funding Areas

• Food Insecurity
• Basic Needs Defined As:
  • Education
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Housing
  • Self-Sufficiency

Evaluation Criteria

In general, strong programs will:

• Align with one of Schreiber’s defined areas of giving.
• Address a well-defined need with a clearly defined action to meet the need/opportunity.
• Improve the quality of life for the community or its residents.
• Use innovative approaches to address community issues.
• Help the organization become self-sufficient.
• Use partnerships or collaborations with other non-profits or other entities to leverage impact.
• Be feasible and likely to succeed.
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of risk.
• Propose appropriate and reasonable budgetary items.
• Attract additional funding and leverage resources.
• Create well-defined, meaningful and measurable project outcomes and methods to report actual outcomes. (Measurement complexity should be relative to the size of the grant request.)
• Have long-term impact, especially relative to cost.
• Have a positive standing with Schreiber Foods regarding previously received grants, including the complete and timely submission of required grant reports about measured impact, activities, and expenditures within one year of an award.

Strong proposals will usually request $1,000 to $100,000.

NOTE: Requests will be accepted continuously, and grants will be distributed on a rolling basis to allow for the most flexible response to evolving needs.The grants team will review requests on an ongoing basis with funding decisions to be made within two months of the request submission. Please reach out to the Community Engagement Team to discuss your request in advance of applying.

Basic Needs Giving Partnership

The Basic Needs Giving Partnership’s purpose is to address the systemic, root causes of economic inequality by supporting and partnering with leaders, organizations, and regional networks who work to advance shared economic prosperity across Northeast Wisconsin. To this end, the BNGP creatively deploys the collective assets of the Partnership, including its learning and its voice.

The Basic Needs Giving Partnership is in the process of transitioning to a single nonprofit organization by centralizing and coordinating initiatives and activities including grantmaking. During this transition, grant awards are limited to one year in duration. New applications will be accepted until November 1 with funding decisions being made before the end of the year.

Impact Areas

Consideration will be given to program proposals that address the outlined impact areas:

• Economic Stability: One component of achieving self-sufficiency is access to specialized education or training in an environment that provides pathways to employment opportunities, the ability to earn a living wage, and the capacity to create and build assets.  
• Education: Providing every child with a high-quality education is among our most important responsibilities as a community. Educational attainment is an incredibly consequential factor in determining whether children will reach their full potential as healthy, self-sufficient adults.
• Health and Wellness: Healthy communities are strong communities. When residents are at their best health they are active community members free from physical and mental illness, chronic disease, and injury. They are surrounded by opportunities to exercise, eat healthy, and live and play in safe neighborhoods.
• Family Support and Social Connectedness: Social connectedness refers to an individual’s engagement in an interactive web of key relationships within a community. We envision a community in which all people are connected to the people, networks, processes, and systems they need to live healthy, productive, and meaningful lives. Strong formal relationships between organizations and support services can help better ensure that services are delivered and promote a client’s sense of well-being.

Types of Grants Available

Single or multi-year grant funding is available, with multi-year grants typically up to $300,000 over three years.

• Initiative Grants: Support to help initiate, enhance or expand a specific innovative project or program with clear goals and measured outcomes.
• Research and Advocacy: Grants to nonprofits that conduct nonpartisan studies, engage in public awareness campaigns, and promote collaboration among nonprofit, public, and civic groups around critical community issues.
• Capacity Building: Grants that enhance agencies’ abilities to meet shared missions and goals or position an organization to increase an initiative’s scale and ability to meet community needs. 
• Operational Needs: Grants that support general operating expenses. 
• Planning Work: Initiatives working to explore or create a program or system change.
• Regional Collaborative Grants: Projects that serve more than one community foundation service area.

If you represent a nonprofit that serves the greater Eau Claire area, you can apply for an ECCF grant. You can apply for two types of grants:

• Program Grants fund programs or services provided by your organization
• Asset Purchase/Improvement Grants fund specific purchases that will help keep your organization running smoothly.

The Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) serves Eau Claire and its surrounding area by awarding grants to organizations whose programs address needs in the following areas:

• “Create Culture” (Arts and Culture) – Supports programs and organizations that enhance the quality of life in our community through music, visual and performing arts, and museums.
• “Form Futures” (Education) – Supports programs that provide instruction for children and adults offered by established institutions or nonprofit organizations, as well as programs that offer learning or community development opportunities.
• “Give Green” (Environment, Recreation, Animals) – Supports programs that engage children and adults in activities that improve or sustain the quality of our natural resources. Also supports programs that provide opportunities for children and adults to engage in sports, fitness, and health and recreational activities.
• “Offer Opportunities” (Social Services, Accessibility Needs, Needs of Elders) – Supports programs that fill important needs for children, adults, and families, such as basic health services, food, shelter, safety, and clothing.

Field of Interest Funds held at the Eau Claire Community Foundation

The Eau Claire Community Foundation holds several Field of Interest Funds (listed below). In many cases, grant requests that match a Field of Interest Fund’s purpose will be given extra consideration. If you see one that’s relevant to your grant proposal, you can mention it in your application. Doing so won’t guarantee funding, but it might give your proposal an advantage during the final decision-making process.

• Access Eau Claire:
• This fund designed is to aid nonprofit organizations who want to make their facilities, programs and activities accessible to people with disabilities in Eau Claire County. Physical, electronic, attitudinal, and communication accessibilities will be considered, as well as outreach to people with disabilities.
• Aubre’s Fund:
• This fund is intended for programs and asset purchases/improvements which enhance the quality of life for children and companion animals in the Greater Eau Claire Area.
• Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund:
• This fund is intended for nonprofits that provide programs benefiting children.
• Daniel and Mary Ann Ogan Educational Fund:
• This fund grants to educational programs in Eau Claire.
• Denise Murch Memorial Fund:
• This fund supports nonprofits that meet basic needs (food, shelter, medicine, etc.)
• Edna Hood Memorial Fund:
• This fund supports programs related to literacy and/or the arts.
• Jim and Kathy Pinter Mental Health Fund:
• This fund grants to to support nonprofit organizations dealing with adult and youth mental health issues, including education, prevention, research, and treatment.
• John and Jane Lokken Fund:
• This fund supports arts and culture, recreation, or administrative expenses.
• Junior League of Eau Claire Endowment Fund:
• This fund grants to projects promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
• Mayo Clinic Health System Children’s Health Fund:
• This fund supports children’s health.
• Michael Lund Memorial Fund:
• This fund focuses on granting to programs that provide youth physical and mental health services.
• Nellie and John I. Kaiser Memorial Fund;
• This fund is used to support grants for projects and programs that enhance children's literacy.
• Public Gardens Fund:
• This fund supports landscaping with Wisconsin trees, shrubs, and perennials; planting flower gardens of all kinds; and maintaining or enhancing existing plantings in nonprofit and publicly owned gardens and parks.
• S.S. Safari All-Star Fund:
• This fund supports dog behavioral training and enrichment of shelters, foster care, and canine cancer research.
• The Thurston “It’s the little things” Family Fund:
• This Fund is focused on promoting the psychological well-being of people ages 65 and up. It supports innovative programs that encourage new approaches to meeting the individual needs of elderly people, including addressing the isolation that many of them face.
• Victoria E. Finstad Fund:
• This fund supports the Ager House as well as local organizations that emphasize Nordic culture (music, dance, education, lectures, genealogy, etc.)