The Arthur Klinkacek Community Enrichment Fund typically grants funds to projects or programs in the Kearney area and surrounding communities.
Donor Name: Kearney Area Community Foundation (KACF)
State: Nebraska
County: Buffalo County (NE)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
Discretionary grants are typically more than $5,000 and may be multi-year awards depending on the size and scope of the request.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for a grant, the organization must be classified as follows:
- Organizations classified as 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service that are in good financial health and well managed, including a charitable group or program that is under the Kearney Area Community Foundation as an approved component fund.
- Governmental agencies for public purposes deemed to be an effective means to address a priority issue. The Kearney Area Community Foundation does not issue funding for the general operating support of a governmental program.
- Public, charter and private/parochial Pre-K-12 schools and post-secondary educational institutions when the request is deemed to be an effective means to address a priority issue, particularly when the issue addresses the needs of a substantial or underserved portion of the community. Requests will only be considered if they are unique and community-oriented, or for pilot programs with potential to be sustainable and replicable. The Kearney Area Community Foundation does not issue funding for the general operating support of a school system, school, or school program
- Preference will be given to programs that meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Long-term impact on residents and/or physical environments in the Kearney area (Buffalo County)
- Meaningful, reasonable, and measurable outcomes
- Innovative approaches to address community issues
- Strengthen and enhance community assets
- Build the self-sufficiency of individuals and/or organizations
- Attract additional funding
- Utilize partnerships and/or collaborations.
For more information, visit KACF.
