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Shelby County

The Shelby County Community Foundation aims to improve the quality of life in Shelby County by supporting community needs in the areas of civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services. The objective of its grant programs is to fund projects that will have a permanent impact on, and in, Shelby County. As an affiliate of the Omaha Community Foundation, the Shelby County Community Foundation was established in 1998.

Advisory Board

  • Brock Darling, Chair
  • Michael Riley, CPA, Vice Chair
  • Max Powers, Secretary/Treasurer
  • Jodee Dixon
  • Leona Konz
  • Jill Mages

Grant Applications

Applications for the fall 2024 grant cycle are accepted from July 15 through September 1 and must be submitted via the online grant portal. The 2024 grant cycle is currently closed.

Before beginning, please download and review the Grant Program Fact Sheet below (updated July 2024), which includes eligibility requirements, FAQs, and application instructions.

 

Grant Program Fact Sheet (PDF)

Application Access Instructions (PDF)

Grant Evaluation Form (PDF)

Extension Request Form (PDF)

PREVIOUS FALL GRANT RECIPIENTS

PREVIOUS SPRING GRANT RECIPIENTS

 

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Questions? We’re here to help.
Sunni Kamp

Southwest Iowa Foundations Director
402-933-4188
sunni@omahafoundation.org

Visit our online grant portal to apply.

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