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BASIC ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR GRANT REQUESTS
Applicants must be a public, tax-exempt organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, OR working with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent who can receive funds on your behalf.
The Oregon Trail Community Foundation does not make grants in support of individuals, for political campaigns or lobbying efforts, for new small businesses established for personal gain or profit, to support annual fund drives, capital campaigns, to fund an agency’s deficit or endowment, or for the direct support of religious activities. Secular activities provided by religious organizations may be eligible for grant funds.
PLEASE NOTE: Please send 9 copies of the Grant Application (one of which is the master copy, including required documents -see grant information for more detail) and 1 DIGITAL COPY - email to us at info@otcf.org. These applications are required for each grant submitted. Please see additional instructions on the Grant Cover Sheet.
Grant Deadlines: February 1 | June 1 | October 1
Grants We've Awarded
New seating at Historic Goodhand Theater in Kimball, NE
New delivery bags for Meals on Wheels
New food packaging for 11 13 Ministries
New entrance to American Legion in Hemingford
New flower beds for the Pollinator gardens at Gering Community Greenhouse
New playground field at Mitchell Elementary
WNAC new lighting for Bronson Gallery
Splash Pad at Riverside Discovery Center
New Playground at Longfellow Elementary
ArtSculptures at Gering Community Green House
New chairs for Guadalupe Center
Japanese Hall - Relocation to Legacy of the Plains Museum
Greener Gardens NRD Greenhouse Completion
Alan Hartzler Basketball Courts/ Sidney, NE
Theatre West Lighting and Sound Improvements
Angel of Hope Statue for Children's Memorial Park
Chimney Rock Visitors Center Renovation
Buckboard Riding Academy - New Facility
UNMC Ambulance Mobile Training
Violin Sprouts - Purchase of Violins
Carpenter Center - Equipment Upgrade
23 Club Baseball - Field Renovation
UNMC Dental Hygiene School - 3D Printer
