Awards of Excellence
Funding Amount
$500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Applications posted online at the end of January each year”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- High school seniors
- Focus: Education/college support for dependents of first responders
Other requirements
- Children of local first responders
- Demonstrate good character
- Show balanced achievement
- Demonstrate outstanding commitment to the community
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:
- High school seniors
- Children of local first responders
- Demonstrate good character
- Show balanced achievement
- Demonstrate outstanding commitment to the community
Focus: Education/college support for dependents of first responders
Contact Information:
- Phone: (402) 218-1234
- Email: contact@firstrespondersfoundation.org
- Website: firstrespondersfoundation.org
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, 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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Horse barn improvements
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Murray Volunteer Fire Dept · Murray, NE
Equipment
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City of Council Bluffs · Council Bluffs, IA
National night out support
$5,959
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- First responders
- Education
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