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The Davis Fire Appreciation Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

Funding Amount

US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Is a graduating high school senior in Nevada.

Geography

  • Is a Nevada resident.

Other requirements

  • Has a minimum 3.0 GPAIs pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree, certificate, or is enrolled in a trade or vocational program.
  • Is an immediate family member of a Nevada firefighter and/or Nevada law enforcement (documentation will be required) Agrees to maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA and provide a copy of unofficial transcripts at the end of each semester they are receiving a scholarship

Overview

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.
The Davis Fire Appreciation Scholarship honors the brave firefighters and law enforcement officers who safeguarded our Nevada communities by supporting their family members' pursuit of higher education.
The Davis Fire Appreciation Scholarship was established by the residents of the Montreux, Arrowcreek, Saddlehorn, and surrounding communities to demonstrate deep appreciation for the firefighters and law enforcement officers who worked tirelessly to hold the fire line during the September 2024 Davis Fire and saved their homes.
The Davis Fire Appreciation Family Scholarships are offered to family members of Nevada firefighters and/or family members of law enforcement who are seeking a 2- or 4-year degree, trade school, or vocational certificate. This is a one-time award of $3,000.

Eligibility

Is a Nevada residentIs a graduating high school senior in NevadaHas a minimum 3.0 GPAIs pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree, certificate, or is enrolled in a trade or vocational programIs an immediate family member of a Nevada firefighter and/or Nevada law enforcement (documentation will be required) Agrees to maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA and provide a copy of unofficial transcripts at the end of each semester they are receiving a scholarship

What Community Foundation of Northern Nevada actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
207
Total given
$15.97M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,200–$1.6M
  • By dollars: Nevada 67%, California 11%, Louisiana 7%. Top recipient cities: Reno, NV; Seattle, WA; Carson City, NV.
  • 12% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • The Harrah Automobile Foundation · Reno, NV

    renovation expenses

    $1.6M

  • National World War II Museum · New Orleans, LA

    Renovation and refurbishment of the "Beyond All Boundaries" exhibit

    $1.07M

  • United States Diving Foundation Inc · Carmel, IN

    2023 proposed priorities

    $660K

  • State of Nevada Department of Wildlife · Reno, NV

    DT #95 Granite Range Mule Deer Habitat Restoration

    $555K

  • Friends of Laguna Seca · Salinas, CA

    Laguna Seca Race Track

    $500K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • First responders

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