Regional Grant Support for Community Growth and Opportunity
GrantID: 3010
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: December 31, 2029
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
This funding opportunity supports community-serving work in a broad Midwestern region, with most awards directed to organizations and projects based in Nebraska and nearby areas of Western Iowa. The support is intended for efforts that strengthen local communities, expand educational access, reinforce youth development, and improve economic and quality-of-place conditions. Eligible applicants generally include nonprofit organizations and public entities, while some scholarships associated with the broader program benefit individual students pursuing technical or university-level education. For-profit businesses are not typically eligible unless the initiative involves a recognized community or workforce benefit delivered through a nonprofit or public partner.
Funding amounts vary based on the nature of the project. Community and program-focused awards often range from about thirty thousand dollars to several hundred thousand dollars, while larger capital-focused efforts have reached several million dollars. Educational support for individuals tends to be smaller and more structured: vocational students may receive up to roughly three thousand dollars per academic year, while select university-level engineering students may receive full tuition assistance for multiple years. These educational awards are intended to expand opportunities for advancement and help develop skilled workers who contribute to regional economic growth.
The intent of the funding is broad and flexible, generally directed toward initiatives that demonstrate meaningful benefit to the surrounding communities. This may include constructing or renovating community facilities, strengthening local amenities, expanding youth programming, improving access to higher education, or supporting projects that stimulate local economic and workforce development. Applicants are usually expected to demonstrate community support and, in some cases, secure matching contributions that reinforce long-term sustainability.
Opportunities recur annually, and proposal windows are structured around predictable deadlines throughout the year. Each applicant is encouraged to present a clear community purpose, a thoughtful plan for impact, and evidence of collaboration within the region where the project will take place.
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