Doniphan Community Foundation Grant

Overview

_NOTE: Agencies are strongly encouraged to contact the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation before submitting a proposal to discuss the appropriateness of the request._

About

Greater Grand Island Community Foundation is a growing legacy, not of a single person, but of the entire community. It is, in a very real sense, the community's foundation. Under one organizational roof, it unites donors, large and small who want to make our community a better place for all.

Like the wind powers a pinwheel the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation powers individual legacies to make communities better places to live, work and play. When you give through the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, making your gift is simple.

Our Mission

Empowering people to turn their passion into purpose by creating legacies that strengthen the future of the communities we serve.

Our History

E.J. Wolbach passed away in 1959, leaving a bequest in his will to establish a community foundation. The Grand Island Foundation was formed on September 12, 1960, with Helen Connell serving as the first president. In 1985, Richard E. Spelts, Jr. began volunteering his time, talents, and resources to serve as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Spelts recognized the need for a full-time director and hired the Foundation's first paid executive director on May 1, 1997. "Community" has been added to the Foundation's name as it continues to serve Grand Island and the greater Hall County area. In 2020 “Greater” was added to the Foundations name to reflect the wide range of communities in Central Nebraska that we touch.

Doniphan Community Foundation Grant

The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation grant program is designed to help address unmet charitable needs and unique program opportunities for essential and emerging issues in the Hall County area.

Grant amounts vary based on the project and availability of funds, but generally do not exceed $10,000.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* All nonprofits serving the Doniphan area are eligible to apply.
* The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation awards grants to both private and public organizations.
* To be eligible for a grant, organizations must be classified as either a 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service or as a governmental agency (for capital expenditures and/or capital improvements).
* Organizations may only apply once per 12 month period.
* The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation serves the greater Grand Island area.
* Except when extraordinary circumstances apply, only programs and projects in Hall County will be considered for support.
* Requests must also fall into the initiatives aligned per grant.

Ineligibility

* Grants for the following purpose will not be considered:
* To individuals
* Religious or political purposes
* Endowments, capital campaigns, or annual fund drives
* Fundraising event sponsorships or creation of fundraising event collateral materials
* Programs that create an indefinite, long-term commitment by the Grand Island Community Foundation
* Requests for additional funding for projects that have already been approved and funded
* For ongoing projects and programs, applicants must address funding for maintenance and operations
* Incomplete requests