FACF: The Keno Grant

The Keno Grant, administered by the Fremont Area Community Foundation, supports community betterment projects in Fremont, Nebraska. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations that serve Fremont residents and demonstrate a strong community need. The grant requires a 50% match of project costs and aims to fund projects that can show measurable impact and sustainability. Applications are accepted annually, with deadlines on October 1 and potential supplemental funding in April.

NOTE:  If funds remain, supplemental Letters of Intent are due December 1 annually, supplemental applications will be due by April 1 annually.
Keno Grant Background
In accordance with Nebraska Revised Statute 9-629, City of Fremont Keno proceeds are used solely for Community Betterment purposes, awarding of prizes, taxes and expenses. The City of Fremont Keno funds raised through charitable gaming are budgeted towards tax relief for our community. Additionally, a portion of Keno Fund proceeds are budgeted for Keno Grants to assist with projects, programs and services designed to support Community Betterment in Fremont, Nebraska.
Based on this purpose, and the recognition that there are limited dollars and many outstanding projects, the following guidelines are intended to assist organizations in recognizing their eligibility for the fund and the types of requests preferred by the committee.
The Keno Grant has been established to support the betterment of Fremont, Nebraska. Applicant programs or services must be open to all Fremont residents and demonstrate a strong need and positive impact on current and future residents.

Eligibility

Grantees are limited to nonprofit entities designated as tax-exempt according to the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)3 and/or Fremont Area Community Foundation (FACF) sponsored projects.Organizations must be located and operating a majority of their services within the City of Fremont.Proposed projects, programs and/or services must be available to Fremont residents. Requests must demonstrate a strong need for project, program and/or service funding.
All Keno Grant requests require a match of 50% of the project cost.Projects, programs and/or services must be completed by August 15 of each year and a follow-up report submitted to the City by September 1 of the grant award year.Projects, programs and/or services involving City property or assets maintained by the City will be required to comply with the City of Fremont procurement procedures.Projects, programs and/or services awarded Keno Grant funds must be located and operate within the City of Fremont.

Ineligibility

Keno Grant Ineligible ActivitiesPolitical activity, such as lobbying.Participating in, or contributing to, any political campaign on behalf of any elected official or person who is or has been a candidate for public office.