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Grantmaking - Making Grants that Make a Difference

Grants made today should have an impact 20 years from now.

By granting the dollars available today strategically you can make a positive impact on the future. Strategic grants
  1. Create impact
  2. Leverage existing funds
  3. Fund sustainable activities
  4. Enhance the quality of life within the community
  5. Enhance overall community economic prosperity
  6. Create positive change
  7. Build belief in the future of your hometown
Although few grants will achieve all seven of the outcomes above, the best grants will strive to reflect at least four of the seven principles. Login to learn more about grantmaking for affiliated funds.

Private Support Sparks HTC Initiative

Tom and Cynthia Olson

Private Support Sparks HTC Initiative

Tom and Cynthia Olson of Lisco established a donor-advised fund through NCF with a gift of more than $100,000 in 2006. They wanted to get Garden County in western Nebraska growing again, and NCF’s message of rekindling hope through HomeTown Competitiveness inspired them. They started using their charitable dollars to support homegrown prosperity.

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