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Kreutz Bennett Donor-Advised Fund - Planning for Accreditation Grants

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Deadline

October 1, 2026

168 days left

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Overview

Kreutz Bennett Donor-Advised Fund - Planning for Accreditation Grants

Funder: Kreutz Bennett Donor-Advised Fund (affiliated fund of Nebraska Community Foundation)

Geographic Scope: Nebraska small towns with population under 3,000

Focus Areas: Library accreditation planning and preparation

Eligible Applicants: Unaccredited public libraries in communities with population under 3,000

Award Details:

  • More than $400,000 has been granted in the past seven years to small-town libraries

  • Each grant requires a one-to-one match in local funding

  • Libraries may apply over multiple grant cycles as they work toward accreditation
  • Eligible Uses:

  • Activities and expenses related to planning for library accreditation

  • Recently updated guidelines expanded eligible activities
  • Background: The program has successfully supported library accreditation efforts. For example, Walthill Public Library received two grants in separate years for salary support to allow the director additional hours working on accreditation requirements.

    Contact Information:

  • Kristine Gale, Community Impact Coordinator

  • Phone: 402.822.0466

  • Email: kgale@nebcommfound.org

  • Website: www.nebcommfound.org/give/kreutz-bennett-donor-advised-fund
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Short-form Proposal: Due October 1 of the application year
    2. Full Proposal: Due January following the short-form submission
    3. Materials: Guidelines and application procedures available at www.nebcommfound.org/give/kreutz-bennett-donor-advised-fund
    4. Format: Grant applications are simple to complete

      Requirements

    • Demonstrate library eligibility (population under 3,000, unaccredited)
    • Identify accreditation-related planning activities and expenses
    • Show one-to-one local funding match

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    Fields of Work

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