The Cooper Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations located in and working in Nebraska, primarily Lincoln and Lancaster County to support strong, sustainable organizations, innovative ideas and ventures of significant promise.
Donor Name: Cooper Foundation
State: Nebraska
County: Lincoln County (NE) and Lancaster County (NE)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/01/2022
Details:
Program Areas
They fund organizations working in the arts, civic and community engagement, education, the environment, human services, and the humanities.
Types of Funding
They accept applications for program and general operating support. They also give consideration to requests for technology, staff positions, advocacy, and capacity building.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations located in and serving the state of Nebraska are eligible to apply for Cooper Foundation grants.
- They do not accept unsolicited applications, but welcome inquiries to determine if the organization and programming are a good fit for Cooper Foundation funding. Interested organizations should be familiar with their funding priorities and be prepared to discuss their programs, operations, budget, and governance.
The Foundation funds
Nebraska nonprofit organizations classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) and public charities under section 509(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. They also fund units of government, public universities, and K-12 schools.
The Foundation does not fund
individuals; businesses; building construction or renovation; health organizations or issues; churches; religious organizations or issues; travel; memberships; endowments; non-501(c)(3) organizations; 509(a)(3) supporting organizations; fiscal agents; private foundations; operational deficits; general fund drives/annual appeals; event sponsorships.
For more information, visit Cooper Foundation.