General Grant Program (Unrestricted Assets)

General Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Lexington, Nebraska and surrounding area

Purpose: Financial assistance for programs and/or projects which will enhance the quality of life for all residents of the community and the surrounding area.

Funding Source: Unrestricted assets of the LCF (assets that have not been designated for a specific purpose or beneficiary and over which the LCF Board of Directors has full discretion)

Focus Areas

The foundation provides grants across multiple areas:

• Neighborhoods & Environment
• Human Services
• Youth & Education
• Government & Civics
• Arts & Culture

Example Awards

• $5,000 grant to Johnson Lake Playground Project (Neighborhoods & Environment)
• $1,500 challenge grant to Dawson County Family Partners (Human Services)
• $2,056 program grant to Merrymakers Association of Omaha (Human Services)
• $20,000 to Lexington Public Schools for Destination Graduation (Youth & Education)
• $750 grant to Lexington Post-Prom Committee (Youth & Education)
• $3,000 match grant to Lexington Public Library (Government & Civics)

Application Process

Applicants should refer to:

• Grant Application Form (available on website)
• Grant Guidelines & Policies (available on website)

For specific application instructions, deadlines, and required materials, applicants should contact the foundation or consult the Grant Guidelines & Policies document and application form directly.