Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

July 1, 2026

82 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Lester A. Walker Fund Grants

Funder: Fremont Area Community Foundation

Fund Origin: Established under the will of Lester A. Walker, who was the publisher of the Fremont Tribune for many years

Geographic Scope: Fremont, Nebraska and surrounding communities

Focus Areas: Civic improvement, educational, health and recreation, social services, and arts and cultural benefits

Eligibility:

  • Requesting organizations must be tax-exempt (IRS Section 501(c)(3)) or public entities

  • No grants to individuals (except college scholarships)

  • No grants for deficit financing, annual fund drives, or ongoing operating expenses

  • No grants to religious organizations for religious purposes
  • Application Process: Uses same application form and process as Fremont Forever Fund grants

    Contact:

  • Phone: 402-721-4252

  • Email: mdiers@facfoundation.org

  • Address: 1005 East 23rd Street, Suite 2, Fremont, NE 68025
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Method:

  • Apply online or download PDF application form

  • Submit by 5:00 p.m. on deadline date
  • Deadlines (Quarterly):

  • January 2nd

  • April 1st

  • July 1st (next upcoming: 2026-07-01)

  • October 1st
  • Required Materials:

  • Completed Grant Application Form

  • Supporting documentation
  • Contact for Questions:

  • Melissa Diers

  • Email: mdiers@facfoundation.org

  • Phone: 402-721-4252
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsfoundationcommunity-development

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