Heistand Family Foundation Grant

Heistand Family Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation
Last Updated: January 03, 2026

Summary

The Heistand Family Foundation Grant aims to empower children in poverty through impactful programs and partnerships. The foundation prioritizes projects that enhance human health, community well-being, and education, focusing on practical applications. Nonprofit organizations and governmental entities are encouraged to apply, particularly those located in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area or western Iowa. This grant supports initiatives that foster job skills and improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children.

Overview

NOTE: A Letter of Interest may be submitted at any time throughout the year. Applications are reviewed on a Semi-Annual Cycle. The Foundation began as a focused way to affect positive change for children in poverty. The Foundation’s  values are the result of lessons learned from a rural upbringing and lifestyle where commitment to community, neighbor and family, and satisfaction in a job done well are held in high regard. Mission To encourage and multiply opportunities for children in poverty Priorities The Foundation will create, mentor and sustain projects such as, but not limited to: Impactful programs which support children in poverty Partnership programs with schools & organizations fostering job skill fundamentals of the Building Construction Trades Value Statement The Foundation focuses on practical applications, programs and projects specific to Human Health, Community Well-Being, and Education. The Foundation will seek partnerships which create access to  programs and improvements changing the lives of children living within the confines of poverty.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be a nonprofit organization or governmental entity.Either have 501 (c) (3) designation or use an an approved fiscal agent.Organizations may submit one application per grant cycle.