How much funding does Harold R. Dunlap Grant provide?

Harold R. Dunlap Grant provides Up to US $9,999 in funding.

When is the deadline for Harold R. Dunlap Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Harold R. Dunlap Grant?

Geography: Located in Cairo, NE. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Harold R. Dunlap Grant

Greater Grand Island Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $9,999

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

Located in Cairo, NE

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

The Harold R.
The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation awards grants to both private and public organizations.
Organizations may only apply once per 12 month period.

Not eligible / not funded

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

Overview

The Harold R. Dunlap Grant, administered by the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, supports organizations in Cairo, NE, addressing unmet charitable needs. Grants typically do not exceed $10,000 and are awarded based on project merit and funding availability. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies. Prior consultation with Foundation staff is recommended to ensure alignment with funding priorities and application requirements.

NOTE: Agencies are strongly encouraged to contact the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation before submitting a proposal to discuss the appropriateness of the request.
Dunlap Foundation grant program addresses unmet charitable needs and unique program opportunities for essential and emerging issues in Cairo, Nebraska. The Foundation reviews requests throughout the year and awards based on the project and the availability of funds. It is strongly recommended that before beginning a grant application, you contact the Foundation staff to discuss your organization and the program and/or project for which you are seeking funding.
Grant amounts vary based on the project and availability of funds, but generally do not exceed $10,000.

Eligibility

The Harold R. Dunlap Grant is only for organizations that are located in Cairo, NE. 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.

Ineligibility

Grants for the following purpose will not be considered:To individuals
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

What Greater Grand Island Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 54
Total given: $1.81M
Median grant: $9,800
Range: $5,025–$456K

By dollars: Nebraska 89%, Illinois 8%, Iowa 2%. Top recipient cities: Grand Island, NE; Omaha, NE; Hastings, NE.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
52% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Hastings College Foundation · Hastings, NE

Philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking fdns

$456K
Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department · Grand Island, NE

Recreation, sports

$232K
Olsson · Lincoln, NE

Environmental, protection & beautification

$199K
The Alford Group Inc · Chicago, IL

Community improvement & capacity building

$146K
Jem Exteriors · Grand Island, NE

Environmental, protection & beautification

$124K