How much funding does Community Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Community Grants?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

Who is eligible for Community Grants?

Geography: Serving Merrick County.

How often is Community Grants offered?

Community Grants runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 2, 2027.

Community Grants

Merrick Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Community Services Grants Grants for Youth Programs Grants for After-School Programs Grants for Youth Sports

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 2, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Geography

Serving Merrick County

Overview

Merrick Foundation provides competitive grants to support diverse programs and organizations serving Merrick County. The foundation carefully considers each application to make meaningful impact with available resources and aims to support projects reflecting the many ways people come together to make a difference.

Geographic Scope: Merrick County, Nebraska

Recent Focus Areas (2025 grants awarded to):

Youth mentoring and after-school programs
Youth sports and athletic programs
Arts and cultural programs
Community parks and recreation improvements
Early childhood education
Library programs
Health and wellness services
Senior services
Animal rescue services
Domestic violence and victim services
Agricultural education
Historical preservation

Process: Competitive grant process that evaluates applications and supports a diverse range of programs and organizations

Contact Information:

Address: 1532 17th Ave., Suite B, Central City, Nebraska 68826
Phone: (308) 946-3707
Website: merrick-foundation.org

Accreditation: Community Foundations National Standards® accredited

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: January 2, 2026 (for 2026 grants)

Submission: Online grant application form

Details: Specific application requirements and narrative questions are referenced on the website but not provided in the source material. Please visit the website or contact the foundation for complete application details.

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What Merrick Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 13
Total given: $219K
Median grant: $9,500
Range: $5,200–$67K

By dollars: Nebraska 100%. Top recipient cities: Central City, NE; Clarks, NE; Palmer, NE.
15% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Central City Public Schools · Central City, NE

Performing arts cent

$67K
Little Storm Childcare · Clarks, NE

New childcare center

$48K
Palmer Rescue Squad · Palmer, NE

New ambulance

$20K
Maplewood Corners - Palmer Housing Authority · Palmer, NE

Facility renovation

$15K
Central City Public Library · Central City, NE

Digitization of news

$11K