KACF: Arthur Klinkacek Community Enrichment Fund Grant

The KACF: Arthur Klinkacek Community Enrichment Fund supports innovative projects that enhance the quality of life in the Kearney area. Grants typically exceed $5,000 and can provide multi-year funding to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies. The program aims to address community needs through unique initiatives, fostering sustainable solutions. Applications are accepted annually, and priority is given to projects demonstrating measurable impact and collaboration, particularly those benefiting underserved populations in Buffalo County.

The Kearney Area Community Foundation offers a discretionary grant program for projects, programs, and events that improve the quality of life in the Kearney area. Applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis following the successful screening of a Pre-Application Form. The size and number of grants awarded each year are directly related to the amount of money available each year for distribution.
The Arthur Klinkacek Community Enrichment Fund discretionary grant program was developed to provide flexibility for the Kearney Area Community Foundation to address creative ideas, emerging needs, and innovative programs and can be used to leverage dollars from other funding sources. Discretionary grants are typically more than $5,000 and may be multi-year awards depending on the size and scope of the request.

Eligibility

The Kearney Area Community Foundation awards grants to both private and public organizations.In order to be eligible for a grant, the organization must be classified as follows:Organizations classified as 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service that are in good financial health and well managed, including a charitable group or program that is under the Kearney Area Community Foundation as an approved component fund.Governmental agencies for public purposes deemed to be an effective means to address a priority issue. The Kearney Area Community Foundation does not issue funding for the general operating support of a governmental program.Public, charter and private/parochial Pre-K-12 schools and post-secondary educational institutions when the request is deemed to be an effective means to address a priority issue, particularly when the issue addresses the needs of a substantial or underserved portion of the community. Requests will only be considered if they are unique and community-oriented, or for pilot programs with potential to be sustainable and replicable. The Kearney Area Community Foundation does not issue funding for the general operating support of a school system, school, or school program.Organizations may only apply once per 12-month period. Single mission organizations or agencies may apply no more frequently than every 12 months after receiving an Arthur Klinkacek Community Enrichment grant from KACF. Multi-mission organizations or agencies may apply every year, but no more than two requests may be submitted in any one year by any sub-groups.Once the sub-group has been awarded a grant, they will need to sit out for one year before reapplying.If prior funding has been received, a final grant evaluation must be completed and accepted prior to applying for additional funding.The Kearney Area Community Foundation serves the greater Kearney area. Except in extraordinary circumstances, only programs and projects in Buffalo County will be considered for support.

Ineligibility

Grants for the following purposes are not permissible:To individuals.General operating support.Religious or political purposes.Endowments or annual fund drives.Capital investments that are not directly related to program delivery, service to clients, or organizational capacity-building.Fundraising event sponsorships or creation of collateral materials for fundraising events.Programs that create an indefinite, long-term commitment by the Kearney Area Community Foundation.Incomplete requests.Requests without an approved Letter of Intent or application.