Important update: The congressional budget reconciliation bill signed into law on July 4, 2025 ends federal SNAP-Ed funding effective September 30, 2025.
For more than 30 years, UW–Madison Extension has provided local nutrition education across Wisconsin through the federal SNAP-Ed grant program. Working with schools, food pantries, farmers markets, and community centers, FoodWIse has taught practical, evidence-based skills in meal planning, food safety, and food reso
Before deciding to become a nonprofit, think about whether this is the best way to reach your group’s goals. Consider what organizations already exist in your community and how much time and energy your group can realistically put into running a nonprofit.
It can help to write down and answer questions like:
Why do we need a new nonprofit?
Who are we trying to serve, and do they trust us?
Is another group already doing something similar?
What unique viewpoint or approach would we