The Heartland United Way is announcing the availability of $30,000 for local nonprofit organizations to apply for grants. The nonprofit organizations must be located and providing programs in Hamilton, Howard, Merrick counties, or in the rural communities in Hall County.
Donor Name: Heartland United Way
State: Nebraska
County: Hamilton County (NE), Howard County (NE), Merrick County (NE), and Hall County (NE)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/28/2022
Grant Size: $5,000
Details:
The Heartland United Way’s mission is to improve lives and create possibilities. Their Board of Directors adopted a bold goal to decrease childhood poverty and to fight for the Health, Education and Financial Stability for every person in every community. The Heartland United Way helps feed people facing food insecurity; prepares children for success in school, work and life; and connects people in financial distress with resources to pay bills and stay in their homes.
Applications will not be accepted for capital expenditures, buildings or youth sports. Preference for funding will be given to organizations that provide programs or services that align with one of the following areas:
- Education: Improve opportunities for youth to be prepared for and successful in school
- Income: Provide programs and supportive assistance to low-income families who are financially unstable
- Health: Help feed people facing food insecurity and to increase the number of people who are healthy and avoiding risky behavior
Funding Information
- Average grant size: $1,500
- Average number of grants per year: 20
- Average total giving per year: $30,000
- Maximum grant asks: $5,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Grantees must be qualified as public charities under IRC section 501(c)(3).
- Applications must be submitted through the grant application form available on the Heartland United Way website.
- Applications will not be accepted for capital expenditures, religious activities, buildings, or youth sports.
- Only one Application will be accepted per organization.
For more information, visit Heartland United Way.