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Community Grants Program

BENNINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants Program

Overview: Through donations, philanthropic gifts, and fundraisers, the Bennington Community Foundation uses grants to help the community grow.

Total Funding History: Since 2005, the Foundation has helped fund over $203,000 in local projects.

Geographic Scope: Bennington, Nebraska and surrounding area

Focus Areas: The foundation has historically supported:

  • Youth sports programs and athletic facilities

  • Community recreation and parks

  • Cultural institutions (theatre, historical society)

  • Community infrastructure and public amenities

  • Scout programs and youth organizations

  • Library expansions

  • Public safety initiatives

    • Recent Grant Examples:

  • Bennington Legion Baseball (2024): $10,000 for equipment shed and turf bullpen

  • Bennington Community Theatre (2023): $2,000 for startup costs

  • Neumeyer Farm Park & Athletic Complex (2021-2022): $30,000 for 50-acre park development

  • Tim Ohrt Park Playground Equipment (2021): $5,000 for playground updates

  • Eagle Scouts Projects (2021): $1,000 for pedestrian bridge lighting

  • Boy Scout Troop 13 (2021): $1,000 for Prairie View Lake trail improvements

  • Bennington Wrestling (2019): $4,800 for equipment

  • Bennington Youth Football (2018): $7,000 for uniforms and equipment

  • Bennington Soccer Club (2017): $5,000 for field maintenance equipment

  • Bennington Athletic League (2017): $15,000 for stadium lights

  • Friends of the Library (2015): $30,000 for library expansion

    • Contact Information:

  • Bennington Community Foundation

  • PO Box 201, Bennington, NE 68007

  • bcf@benningtonfoundation.com

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Process: Grant requests should be submitted to the Bennington Community Foundation.

    Contact:

  • Email: bcf@benningtonfoundation.com

  • Mailing Address: PO Box 201, Bennington, NE 68007

  • Website: benningtonfoundation.com

    • Note: Specific application materials, deadlines, and submission requirements were not detailed on the public-facing website pages provided. Contact the foundation directly for detailed application procedures.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programsyouth-sportsplaygroundcommunity-servicesrecreation

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