The Olson Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant Program to support organizations around the Omaha, NE and Seattle, WA areas that have a distinct focus on family, education, health, or environment.
Donor Name: The Olson Foundation
State: Nebraska and Washington
City: Omaha and Seattle
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy):
- 05/01/2022
- 06/01/2022
Grant Size:
- Small Grant: $10,000 to $35,000
- Large Grant: $50,000 to $150,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
Non-profit organizations submit their applications under a specific focus area.
- Education: Projects and initiatives essential to improving the educational process or improving access to education for children and/or adults.
- Family: Projects and initiatives that strengthen and enhance the lives of children and families.
- Health: Projects and initiatives that are essential to strengthening and enhancing segments of the community with significant economic, educational, social, and physical needs.
- Environment: Programs and initiatives essential to protecting, promoting, and educating their community about the environment and its preservation. By conserving and celebrating the many facets of life, these programs promote positive change that encompasses and embraces all realms of life.
Funding Information
- Small Grant is a one year grant from $10,000 to $35,000.
- Large Grant is a one, two, or three year grant from $50,000 to $150,000 per year.
Eligibility Criteria
The Olson Foundation accepts grant applications from any organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must be based in Omaha, NE and surrounding communities or Seattle WA and surrounding communities. The Seattle surrounding areas served are Snohomish, Skagit and King County in order of focused importance. Interested organizations outside these counties must contact The Olson Foundation and get board approval before being considered. Organizations that are a local chapter of a state or national charity serving residents of Omaha, NE and surrounding communities and Seattle WA and surrounding communities may apply.
Key Requirements
- Project must be implemented in and serve residents of Omaha, NE and surrounding communities or Seattle WA and surrounding communities.
- Grant recipients agree to provide interim progress reports and a final report to a designee of The Olson Foundation.
- Grant applicants select a Focus Area that describes their grant program/project.
- The organization and the proposed program/project are in line with The Olson Foundation’s Focus Areas.
For more information, visit The Olson Foundation.
