Woods Charitable Fund Grant

From Woods Charitable Fund Inc

The mission of the funder is not explicitly provided in the text.

Type of Support

Overview

The Fund supports a wide range of activities benefiting the people of Lincoln, Nebraska. It is focused on pilot projects, innovative programs, operational support, and sustained growth for organizations aligning with its purposes. It funds both direct services and policy programs, emphasizing projects that bring together diverse partners to work towards common goals. Special interest areas include arts & culture, civic & community engagement, education, and human services. The Fund encourages projects that: support non-traditional organizations serving refugees and immigrants, expand English language education for New Americans, develop community acceptance for New Americans, and extend research and planning on immigrants and refugees in Lincoln. The grant process requires a Letter of Intent (LOI) from nonprofits serving Lincoln, and encourages early engagement for potential applicants.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
NE (Lancaster County)
Organization Type
Organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualify under Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3)
Private, operating 501(c)(3) organizations in exceptional cases
Other
  • Located primarily in Lincoln, Nebraska but will consider applications impacting Lincoln from other locations
  • In good standing with the IRS
  • College, university, city, or government entities are eligible if projects directly benefit the Lincoln community
  • Emphasis on requests for support of technology within the Fund’s special interest areas

Ineligibility

Environmental programs
Event sponsorships
Funding of endowments
Fundraising benefits or program advertising
Individual needs
Most capital projects
Physical health, medical and scientific research
Programs for individual schools
Recreation programs and sports leagues
Religious programs or programs that proselytize or require participation in faith-based or religious services
Residential care and medical clinics
Scholarships, fellowships
Specialized support organizations, service clubs and organizations that raise funds for other nonprofit organizations
Organizations with proposals approved or declined in the preceding 12 months
Recipients of active, multiyear grants (except in collaborative proposals).
up to 10k

Submission

Schedule
Step 1: Letter of Inquiry
Application deadline
Feb 17, 2025
Step 2: Full proposal (check website)