How much funding does FACF: Lester A. Walker Foundation Grants provide?

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

When is the deadline for FACF: Lester A. Walker Foundation Grants?

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How often is FACF: Lester A. Walker Foundation Grants offered?

FACF: Lester A. Walker Foundation Grants runs on an annual cycle.

FACF: Lester A. Walker Foundation Grants

Fremont Area Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications for charitable organizations to apply for grants are accepted once a year.”

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Eligible organizations

Applications for charitable organizations to apply for grants are accepted once a year.

Other requirements

Grants are available to accomplish civic, cultural, educational, health and welfare purposes.

Overview

The Lester A. Walker Foundation Grants, managed by the Fremont Area Community Foundation, provide annual funding to charitable organizations. These grants support civic, cultural, educational, health, and welfare initiatives in the Fremont area, honoring the legacy of Lester A. Walker. He was a prominent figure in journalism and dedicated to enhancing his community even after moving away. This funding aims to continue benefiting the local area, aligning with Walker's vision and commitment.

Background
The late Lester A. Walker, publisher of Fremont Tribune from 1939-1966, was responsible for developing journalism programs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and for mentoring countless students pursuing careers in the newspaper business. He was widely recognized for helping to revolutionize the newspaper industry during his tenure as publisher of the Tribune.
Although Walker had retired and moved to Arizona, Fremont was always home in his heart. Fremont was home to him, his wife Maxine, and his family. He was very emphatic; he earned his money in Fremont and felt it should be used to benefit the Fremont area after his lifetime.

Eligibility

Applications for charitable organizations to apply for grants are accepted once a year. Grants are available to accomplish civic, cultural, educational, health and welfare purposes.

What Fremont Area Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 57
Total given: $2.62M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,365–$1.01M

By dollars: Nebraska 96%, Ohio 2%, Minnesota <1%. Top recipient cities: Fremont, NE; Omaha, NE; North Bend, NE.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.