(Cass Co) The Cass County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Omaha Community Foundation, is pleased to announce that grant applications are now being accepted from organizations providing charitable services in Cass County. As part of this spring grant cycle, approximately $135,000 is available to support Cass County nonprofit organizations and community projects. The deadline to apply for funds through the online application process is February 1, 2024.
Beginning December 15, application details, a fact sheet, and a link to the application form can be found online by selecting Cass County under County Listing at www.swiowafoundations.org. Applications will only be accepted through the online system.
The Cass County Community Foundation aims to improve the quality of life in Cass County by supporting community needs in the areas of civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services. The objective of the grant program is to fund projects that will have a lasting impact in Cass County.
Only organizations providing services in Cass County are eligible to apply. They must be able to demonstrate broad community/county support and be an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) public charity, a local municipality, or a fiscally sponsored project.
This cycle of grants is made possible through the State of Iowa County Endowment Fund Program (CEFP). The Cass County Community Foundation received $158,914 in 2023 from its participation in this program. Most of the funds are available as part of the Spring 2024 Grant Cycle, with the rest held in an endowment for future years.
Please contact Sunni Kamp (sunni@omahafoundation.org) at 800-794-3458 with application-related questions. All completed grant applications will be considered at the March board meeting, with applicants being notified of funding decisions by the end of March.
Advisory board members of the Cass County Community Foundation are Chair Kristi Burg of Massena; Vice Chair Gaylord Schelling of Atlantic; Secretary/Treasurer Sue Hunt of Atlantic; Sandy Bierbaum of Griswold; Justin D. Hockenberry of Anita; and Mike Tibken of Anita.
