Viking Foundation Of Lincoln Grant

The Viking Foundation of Lincoln is dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people facing challenges such as poverty and educational barriers. By providing modest grants, typically between $5,000 and $10,000, the foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations in the Lincoln, NE, Denver, CO, and Des Moines, IA areas. Emphasizing core values like equal opportunity and community well-being, the foundation seeks innovative projects that promote health, education, and environmental sustainability.

The Vision, Mission and Values of The Viking Foundation of Lincoln
Vision:
The Foundation envisions supporting creative and flexible opportunities to enrich the lives of (mostly young) people who are less fortunate. The Foundation will accomplish this goal a few modest financial grants at a time.
Mission:

• The mission of the Foundation is to support individuals, groups and activities that reflect its stated core values with measurable and/or observable results.
• Core Values:

Young people are the world's greatest resource.All people deserve an opportunity to learn and work and to learn to work.Recreation is an essential element in a quality-of-life formula.Good health results in a good life.Discrimination in any iteration is intolerable.Good and adequate food and clothing should be always available.Decent housing should be a right, not a privilege.Population control is important to the planet.The environment must be protected for future generations.
About the Viking Foundation of Lincoln
The Viking Foundation of Lincoln of Lincoln is a benevolent entity established to help people. Following a long Eggland family tradition, the Foundation seeks to provide financial assistance to young people and families. The corporation is organized as a private foundation to provide modest need-based grants to other 501(c)(3) organizations usually in the
Lincoln, NE Metro area, Denver, CO Metro area and Des Moines, IA Metro area
The foundation was created by Lincolnite Dr. Steven Eggland to help improve and enrich the lives of individuals—especially children—who are less fortunate.
A minimum of $100,000 in funds will be awarded, with preference given to proposals in the $5,000 to $10,000 range.

Eligibility

What types of organizations may apply:Any organization with a broad mission consistent with the Viking Foundation's Core Values is generally eligible.Grant applications from organizations that have a charitable element should target needs of specific individuals, families or small groups who must be served by 501(c)(3) agencies.

Ineligibility

We generally do not grant funds to large organizations for their general budget or to cover overhead.We do not fund proselytizing.