[Greater Grand Island Community Foundation](https://www.gicf.org)

October 2026 (annual application deadline, projected)

Up to $10,000 per grant; organizations may apply once every three calendar years.

Supports Hall County nonprofits in building internal capacity, sustainability, and organizational effectiveness through targeted funding.

--- ## Description The Grow Your Impact Grant Program, offered by the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, is designed to help Hall County, Nebraska nonprofits strengthen their internal operations, enhance long-term sustainability, and increase organizational effectiveness. The program funds capacity-building initiatives such as board and staff training, strategic planning, technology upgrades, critical equipment, and consulting services that improve organizational capacity. Grants are awarded based on recommendations from the Foundation’s Capacity Building Sub-Committee and require Board of Trustees approval. The program prioritizes projects that align with the Foundation’s evaluation rubric and demonstrate clear strategies for organizational growth. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected annual deadline; applications are accepted each fall) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant amount: $10,000 per organization per cycle. - Organizations may receive a capacity-building grant only once every three calendar years. - Funding is focused on initiatives that improve internal capacity, not operational or program delivery costs. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in good standing; 501(c)(3) private foundations may be considered on a case-by-case basis. - Organizations must primarily serve Hall County, Nebraska. Projects outside Hall County are considered only in extraordinary circumstances. - Applicants must meet with Foundation staff prior to starting the application. - Organizations may not receive more than one capacity-building grant within a three-year period. - All follow-ups for prior grants must be completed before applying again. **Ineligible Uses:** - Grants to individuals, for religious or political purposes, endowments, capital campaigns, annual fund drives, vehicles, furniture, ongoing operational or program delivery costs, consumable supplies, or food/beverages for meetings/events. - Salaries for regular program delivery or operations (with limited exceptions for capacity-building-related staff work). - Fundraising event sponsorships or materials, feasibility studies, conference registrations without a dissemination plan, incomplete or retroactive proposals. --- ## Application Process - All applicants must meet with Foundation staff to discuss their proposed initiative before beginning the application. - Applications are accepted annually in the fall (anticipated October deadline). - Proposals are reviewed by the Capacity Building Sub-Committee and require Board of Trustees approval. - Applications must clearly address an identified area of organizational capacity and align with the Foundation’s evaluation rubric. --- ## Additional Information - Preference is given to projects that align with the Foundation’s current evaluation rubric. - Eligible activities include board and staff training, strategic planning, technology/software upgrades, critical equipment, and consulting for organizational development. - Limited exceptions exist for staff salaries if directly tied to the capacity-building initiative and accompanied by demonstrated financial need. --- ## External Links - [Grow Your Impact Grant Program – Program Page](https://www.gicf.org/nonprofits/grants/grow-your-impact) - [Greater Grand Island Community Foundation – Home](https://www.gicf.org) - [Contact the Foundation](https://www.gicf.org/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Phone | 308-381-7767 | | Contact Page | [Contact the Foundation](https://www.gicf.org/contact-us) |

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