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May 1 and October 1 annually; decisions made within 2 months of deadline
The Wild Geese Foundation awards grants to US-based 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored groups working in Youth (ages 8-17), Food Justice, Reproductive Justice, or Climate Justice. Applications are accepted twice yearly with May 1 and October 1 deadlines. Organizations must have budgets and assets under $5 million.
The foundation does not fund international projects, religious organizations, arts-based programs, or camps. Food Justice funding is limited to organizations within New England. Applications require a program narrative, objectives, organizational budget, and a statement on community representation philosophy.
The foundation emphasizes supporting smaller organizations directly engaged in social justice work.
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Application information | Wild Geese Foundation Please note: The foundation does not accept telephone calls. To contact the foundation, please use the form on the home page . Welcome to the Wild Geese Foundation application.
The application form may be found here: WGF APPLICATION FORM . The Wild Geese Foundation supports US-based organizations with 501(c)3 tax-exempt designation or those fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)3 tax-exempt group. Deadlines for submissions are May 1 and October 1 of each year.
Submissions to the foundation will be reviewed and responded to following the application deadline for which the proposal is submitted. Grant decisions will be made by November 30, 2025. The deadline for this application cycle is October 1, 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: The Wild Geese Foundation does not accept or review applications from: Organizations with budgets and/or assets over $5 million. Organizations outside the United States or international projects emanating from within the United States. Organizational programs using or employing any modality of the arts or production.
(Artistic production includes film, writing, theatrical shows, musical or museum-based projects). Organizations which are religious in nature or activities. Organizations not engaged in Youth work, Food Justice, Reproductive Justice, or Climate Justice.
(Youth is defined as 8-17 years old. We do not fund Camps – any place where tents, simple shelters, or cabins with programs offering access to recreational or educational facilities for a limited period of time.) Food Justice funding from organizations outside of New England.
The application consists of the following questions: Program Finances: Program name, Request Amount, Grant start and end dates, Top 3 Program Funders Program Narrative: Narrative – For what program or project are you seeking a grant for? What are your goals and what do you hope to accomplish? How will this program serve participants, the community, and others?
Who will manage the project? (1,000 characters max.) Objectives/Activities – Share 2-3 objectives of the proposed project or program.
What activities does the program/project create? (1,000 characters max.) Accomplishments and Challenges – List three accomplishments and three challenges your organization faced in the last year.
(1,000 characters max.) Organizational Finances: Fiscal Year End Date, Current Year Budget, Current Year Budget Committed, Last Year’s Budget, Next Year’s Budget. Community Representation: Share with us your organization’s philosophies of community representation and how that shapes and drives your work.
(1,000 characters max.) BUDGET ATTACHMENT: You will be required to upload a file with your organization’s budget in the PDF format. Additional attachments: you will be invited to submit two additional documents related to your organization’s work.
Attachments must be in the PDF format. To begin your application, click here .
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Describe your organization and its mission
Describe the program/project for which you are seeking funding
What are the objectives of this program/project?
How does your organization represent the community it serves?
Program budget details
Organizational budget details
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits or organizations with fiscal sponsorship. Must have budgets/assets under $5 million. Cannot be religious organizations. US-based organizations only. Food Justice funding limited to New England. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $2,500 - $30,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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