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Burroughs-Holland/Bicentennial Education Fund

Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Fdtn

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Other requirements

  • K-12 education projects
  • Scholarly research in topics related to the LCTA's goals
  • Projects aligned with original grant sponsors' intentions

Overview

Funder: Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance (LCTA) Education and Scholarship Committee

Purpose: Support scholarly research, education and youth activities about all aspects of the Corps of Discovery, the Native American peoples who helped them, and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

Eligible Project Areas

  • K-12 education projects
  • Scholarly research in topics related to the LCTA's goals
  • Projects aligned with original grant sponsors' intentions

Fund History

  • A portion of funds comes from the estate of the late Leandra Zim Holland, earmarked for scholarship and research
  • Additional funds contributed by Chuck Holland into a consolidated scholarship and education fund

How to Apply

Application Materials

  • Education Grant Guidelines (PDF)
  • Education Grant Application Form (PDF)

Application Details

Detailed application process steps and requirements are outlined in the Education Grant Guidelines (PDF). Applicants should review guidelines before completing the Education Grant Application Form.

What Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Fdtn actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
15
Total given
$84K
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$1,000–$10K
  • By dollars: Nebraska 30%, Montana 18%, Missouri 14%. Top recipient cities: Omaha, NE; Portland, OR; Columbia, MO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 87% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • River Relief Inc · Columbia, MO

    River Education & Sweep

    $10K

  • Mouth of Platte · Omaha, NE

    Lewis & Clark Interpretive Trail Updates

    $10K

  • Confluence · Vancouver, WA

    Confluence Land Bridge Welcome

    $10K

  • J Gregg Smith Inc · Omaha, NE

    Tour Brochures

    $7,500

  • Friends of Lewis and Clark Bicenten · Greenwood, NE

    LCNHT Great Plains Brochure

    $7,500

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • K-12 schools
  • History

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