Awards of Excellence
Funding Amount
$500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Awards of Excellence
Overview: Scholarship program for high school seniors who are children of local first responders.
Geographic Scope: Nebraska and surrounding regions (based on funder location in NE)
Eligibility:
Award Amount: $500 per recipient
Focus: Education/college support for dependents of first responders
Contact Information:
Background: The First Responders Foundation recognizes exceptional high school students who are children of first responders. Awards are presented to honor students pursuing higher education. Applications are typically posted in late January for the following year's awards.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Applications posted online at the end of January each year
- Online application form available on foundation website
- Submit through "2026 Awards of Excellence Online Application" portal
- Check website for specific application deadlines and requirements
Note: Full application details were not provided in the available content. Contact the foundation directly for complete submission requirements and narrative questions.
What First Responders Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $52K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $5,959–$37K
- By dollars: Nebraska 89%, Iowa 11%. Top recipient cities: Omaha, NE; Murray, NE; Council Bluffs, IA.
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City of Omaha · Omaha, NE
Horse barn improvements
$37K
Murray Volunteer Fire Dept · Murray, NE
Equipment
$10K
City of Council Bluffs · Council Bluffs, IA
National night out support
$5,959
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