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Quarterly deadlines: January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15 each year.
"Betterment Grants" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Betterment Grants is sponsored by Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation. Betterment Grants are awarded to projects that benefit people and qualified nonprofit organizations in the 12 West Central Nebraska counties.
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Grants : Nonprofits : Serving Nonprofits : Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Betterment Grants are awarded to projects that benefit people and qualified nonprofit organizations in the 12-county North Platte region. Betterment Grants are made to qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and qualified public government organizations or agencies.
Types of projects that receive Betterment Grants include: facility improvements, equipment, technology, vehicles, repairs, community events, safety, new services, training, community facilities, data systems, community disasters, beautification, shelter, new programs, assessments and planning. Grants are not made to support ongoing operating budgets and activities, except for response to community disasters.
Grant award amounts vary from project to project. Grant awards last year ranged from $500 to $35,000. Not all grant applications receive a grant award and grant awards may vary from requested amounts.
A grant application typically is strengthened by evidence of project funding from other sources. Grants are awarded four times per year and applications deadline dates (and expected notification times) are: - January 15 (by early March) - April 15 (by early June) - July 15 (by early September) - October 15 (by early December) Please be familiar with the Betterment Grant Policy. Apply for Betterment Grants
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and qualified public government organizations or agencies in Arthur, Custer, Dawson, Frontier, Hayes, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, and Thomas counties. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 to $50,000 (last year's range). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Betterment Grants is funded by Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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