Hamilton Community Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Hamilton Community Foundation supports education, human services, arts and culture, health and other community needs in Nebraska.
FUNDING AREAS: Education, human services, arts and culture, health, community needs
IP TAKE: Although it is not required, HCF encourage first-time grantseekers to reach out to the staff with an idea before submitting a written request for funding.
PROFILE: Established in 1965, the Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) is a community foundation based in Aurora, Nebraska. HCF is made up of a board of directors of 21 individuals from the county and who represent various interests. The foundation aims to "meet the charitable and humanitarian needs of Hamilton County today and for generations to come.” HCF funds local efforts for education, human services, arts and culture, health and other community needs.
The Hamilton Community Foundation supports a broad range of local interests in the community. It looks to support projects that have a direct impact upon the lives of residents, impact as many residents as possible and for which funding is limited or unavailable from other sources. As a general rule, HCF does not offer funding for ongoing operating expenses, tax-supported school systems or for more than 50 percent of a project.
Grants range between about $5,000 and $100,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Hamilton County in Nebraska. Past local grantees include the Hamilton County Historical Society, Community Center of Hamilton County and Aurora Library.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. HCF accepts grant requests that are typed and submitted by mail. It is necessary to provide an original and 10 copies of a paper application. The application deadlines are the 15th of the months of January, April, July and October. HCF reviews applications quarterly and notifies applicants of a decision by the first week of the month following each deadline. Direct general questions to the staff at 402-694-3200 or via online form.
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