Fremont Area Community Foundation Inc Grants

One-time discretionary grants of up to $1,500 to nonprofits. They fund projects in the Foundation's five interest areas (arts and culture, education, civic improvement, health and recreation, social services) or capacity building, such as strategic planning, new staff support, professional development, technology, equipment, marketing and consultation support. Decisions typically come within 30 days. Eligible applicants: Must be a nonprofit organization based in the Foundation's grant making area (see map).; Request must not exceed $1,500.; One Mini-Grant per calendar year, except if the organization is a sponsoring partner in a collaborative project or initiative.; Mini-grants are not awarded to individuals.; Requesting organizations must be tax-exempt, as defined by the IRS in Section 501(c) (3), or eligible to receive such a designation, or a public entity such as a school or governmental institution.; Grants are not made to religious organizations for religious purposes.; Required attachments: a project budget, the 501(c)3 designation letter or application, the first page of the most recent filed IRS 990, and a list of the board of directors and officers. The most recent financial audit or compilation should be attached if available.; The organization's Board of Directors must have approved the submission. Funds must be used as specified. The Foundation's support must be mentioned in publicity related to the project.; All grantees must return an evaluation form no later than one year after the grant award date.. Geography served: Fremont, Nebraska and its surrounding communities (the Foundation's grant making area). Deadline: There is no deadline to apply for a Mini-Grant..