The Cooper Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations located in and working in Nebraska, primarily Lincoln and Lancaster County.
Donor Name: Cooper Foundation
State: Nebraska
County: Lincoln County (NE) and Lancaster County (NE)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/01/2023
Details:
The Cooper Foundation’s mission is to support strong, sustainable organizations, innovative ideas and ventures of significant promise.
Program Areas
The Foundation funds organizations working in the arts, civic and community engagement, education, the environment, human services, and the humanities.
Types of Funding
The Foundation accepts applications for program and general operating support. They also give consideration to requests for technology, staff positions, advocacy, and capacity building.
Geographic Area
The highest priority is for organizations based in and serving Lincoln and Lancaster County. Requests from outside this area must serve a regional or statewide area and meet the foundation’s funding priorities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations located in and serving the state of Nebraska are eligible to apply for Cooper Foundation grants.
- Nebraska nonprofit organizations classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) and public charities under section 509(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. They also fund units of government, public universities, and K-12 schools.
Ineligibility
The Cooper Foundations does not fund individuals; businesses; building construction or renovation; health organizations or issues; churches; religious organizations or issues; travel; memberships; endowments; non-501(c)(3) organizations; 509(a)(3) supporting organizations; fiscal agents; private foundations; operational deficits; general fund drives/annual appeals; event sponsorships.
For more information, visit Cooper Foundation.
