Immanuel Community Vision Foundation Grants

Immanuel Community Vision Foundation Grants is sponsored by Immanuel Community Vision Foundation. Supports Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving seniors, community health, or ELCA church ministries. Eligible projects must benefit Nebraska or select Iowa counties and demonstrate strong leadership and clear plans for faith-rooted, health, or aging-related services.

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Through our support, the Immanuel Vision Foundation helps create a culture of generosity and love. Since 2015, the Immanuel Vision Foundation has provided financial support to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations whose missions align with our own. More specifically, those that: “Meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of seniors, respond to needs in community health, and support the ministry of the Church.

” An annual spring community grant cycle for nonprofits in the community An annual fall grant cycle for ELCA-Lutheran affiliated organizations Quarterly grants for Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregations For nearly a decade, Immanuel Vision Foundation has been dedicated to financially supporting the dynamic work accomplished by hundreds of organizations in Nebraska and Iowa.

Grants awarded since 2015 Grant dollars awarded since 2015 Spring Community Grant Cycle Letter of Interest (LOI) submissions for the Spring Community grant cycle are open annually from January 15 - February 15. Any non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that aligns with the criteria detailed below is welcome to submit a letter of interest. Notification of invitation to apply or denial will be communicated by February 28.

For organizations invited to apply, a complete application must be submitted by 11:59 p. m. on March 31.

The spring community grants are awarded in amounts up to $75,000. Additionally, there is a special category of Senior Impact Catalytic Grants, which are larger, more focused programmatic grants designed to support significant efforts addressing the needs of seniors. Those applying for this catalytic grant may request up to $300,000.

These grants follow the same process and timeline. Organizations and congregations wishing to apply during an active grant cycle must apply through the Immanuel Vision Foundation’s grant portal. All deadlines are strictly upheld.

Please note: *Organizations submitting a Senior Impact Catalytic Grant letter of interest may also submit a spring community grant letter of interest for a different program, requesting up to $75,000. View FY26 Community Recipients Immanuel Vision Foundation Apply for an Immanuel Vision Foundation grant today. ELCA Congregation Grant Cycle The annual quarterly ELCA Congregation grant cycles are detailed below.

If your congregation is eligible to apply, a letter is sent via mail each June with an access code and instructions on how to apply. Please reach out to Kaley at kcarnahan@immanuel. com with questions.

Congregation Q1: July 1 - 31 Congregation Q2: October 1 - 31 Congregation Q3: January 1 - 31 Congregation Q4: April 1 - 30 Organizations and congregations wishing to apply during an active grant cycle must apply through the Immanuel Vision Foundation’s grant portal. All deadlines are strictly upheld.

Please note: Congregations of other denominations, churches located outside the Immanuel Vision Foundation eligibility area, and religious nonprofits are not eligible to apply through the ELCA Congregation grant cycle. View FY26 Synod-Related Recipients Please see below for eligibility requirements and criteria, as well as how to access help with the application process.

Immanuel Vision Foundation seeks to support organizations that: Special consideration will be given to the following areas: The Immanuel Vision Foundation supports projects and programs that embody Immanuel’s vision that “All people will grow and age with dignity, safety, and wellness.

” Immanuel’s expertise in the health and well-being of seniors, identified as the post-55 age population, makes this a particular priority area for Immanuel Vision Foundation funding. Community Health, as envisioned by the Immanuel Vision Foundation, pertains to targeted initiatives aimed at optimizing the health and well-being of individuals and families.

We prioritize proactive measures, interventions, and partnerships that tackle specific health issues while nurturing a culture of wellness. While we recognize the interconnectedness of social determinants, our grants support a spectrum of programs and services designed to prevent and address health challenges, fostering physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

Grants in this area support eligible ELCA congregations and Lutheran Giving affiliated organizations that reflect a heritage of faith-based service to others. Lutheran Giving affiliated organizations are eligible for funding in the fall; ELCA congregation grants are awarded quarterly.

Organizations seeking Foundation funding must meet the following criteria: Organizations may only apply for grant funding if the project/program benefits people in at least one of the following geographic areas: The state of Nebraska. Select Iowa counties: Boone, Dallas, Harrison, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Mills, Polk, Pottawattamie, Story, or Warren.

The organization must qualify as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit federally tax-exempt organization under the regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service. Applicants may not apply for more than one grant per calendar year. Applications will not be considered for organizations with an “active” grant.

An “active” grant is any grant that has not yet completed its six-month reporting requirement or has been awarded but not expended. The Immanuel Vision Foundation will give preferential consideration to projects/programs not previously funded by the Immanuel Vision Foundation, but will also consider historically funded projects/programs.

Regardless of the grant cycle, Immanuel Vision Foundation does not support grant requests for: Organizations that discriminate on the basis of national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, military service, disability, or any other groups protected by law Private foundations or “pass-through” organizations Memorial funds or endowments Dinners, tickets, conferences, event sponsorships, or annual fund drives/appeals Social groups or individual participants in those organizations Field trips, tours, and conference attendance costs Individual K-12 schools, including scholarships, activities, clubs, events, pageants, or PTA or PTO Political organizations or projects Direct financial aid to individuals/families Amateur or professional sports programs of all age groups Questions may be directed to Kaley Carnahan, Grants Coordinator, at 402-829-6959 or kcarnahan@immanuel.

com .

The Immanuel Vision Foundation Projects & programs supported A look at some of the recent projects we have supported through Immanuel Vision Foundation grants: Mosaic - Omaha, NE (Agencies & Institutions) Project: Creating Accessible Kitchens at Mosaic in Beatrice, Nebraska Residents on Mosaic’s beautiful Beatrice campus expressed a desire to eat their meals in the comfort and companionship of their own homes rather than travel across campus to the dining room.

However, the home kitchens were inaccessible to the residents’ unique needs. In response, Mosaic constructed two new kitchens and renovated three kitchens in five of its campus homes with IVF grant funding.

Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Center - Walthill, NE (Community) Project: Indigenous Health & Community Engagement In 1913, Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Indigenous American to earn a medical degree, opened a hospital on the Omaha Reservation in Walthill, Nebraska. Today, citizens and tribal members have made it their mission to restore the building and surrounding area of Dr. La Flesche Picotte’s legacy.

The center includes a wellness clinic, mental health services, a museum and gift shop, a youth programming room, collaborative workspaces, and an expansive outdoor space for honoring Indigenous heritage and customs.

Oaks Indian Mission - Oaks, OK (Agencies & Institutions) Project: New Marshall House Cottage With a mission to care for abused, abandoned, or neglected Indigenous American children, Oaks Indian Mission used IVF funding to build a new kind of cottage that accommodates co-ed living arrangements, as well as living quarters, for the cottage parents.

This 4,000-square-foot cottage was a monumental addition to the campus and has inspired Oaks to make additional upgrades throughout the entire campus to serve children and families better. Familias en Accion - Omaha, NE (Community) Program: Creciendo Saludablemente Juntos/Growing in Health Together Latina women are offered classes and group activities centered on gardening and garden education.

Individuals are part of the planting and growing process from start to finish, even learning how to preserve, prepare, and serve the fresh produce they grow. In addition to the health benefits of consuming more fresh produce, the participants have gained life-long friendships, leadership skills, communication skills, and a sense of community within their neighborhood.

Dental Connections - Des Moines, IA (Community) Program: Nolden Gentry Dental Clinic Through the Nolden Gentry Dental Clinic, Iowa’s only school-based clinic, Dental Connections prioritizes serving children from low-income families who are less likely to have seen the dentist in early childhood and have five times more untreated cavities than children whose parents have private insurance.

Poor oral health is associated with other chronic diseases, so no matter the dental need, Nolden Gentry helps students get on the right path to dental success. Cornbelt Diabetes - Omaha, NE (Community) Program: Diabetes & Related Conditions Screening Nearly 10% of the American population has diabetes, some of which could have been prevented with early detection and education.

Cornbelt Diabetes, in partnership with Nebraska Methodist College, operates a mobile unit that allows them to provide free diabetes screenings and education. Due to their mobility, they can travel to neighborhoods and organizations, which eliminates the transportation barriers for someone being screened and educated.

Volunteers Assisting Seniors - Omaha, NE (Community) Program: Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program With all of the information and constant changes Medicare enforces, decisions regarding benefits can be a daunting, confusing task. Volunteers Assisting Seniors’ mission is to simplify the lives of its seniors by enabling them to make informed decisions regarding their benefits.

They focus on empowering seniors to make informed decisions through free, unbiased guidance via workshops or one-on-one assistance. St. Stephen Lutheran Church - Urbandale, IA (Congregations) Program: Backpack Buddies Backpack Buddies is a hunger-fighting program that provides a backpack containing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for two days each Friday to over 100 elementary students.

As an extension of the Food Bank of Iowa’s Backpack Program, Backpack Buddies was created after discovering that many more students were experiencing food insecurity and weren’t being served. A weekend’s worth of food is life-changing for some of these students and relieves some of the financial hardships of buying food for families. Mt.

Olivet Lutheran Church - Perry, IA (Congregations) Program: Mt. Olivet Sleep Space Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church uncovered a need within its community, so they now provide beds/bed frames, mattresses, mattress pads, bedding, pillows, and towels to those in need.

Many individuals served by the Mt. Olivet Sleep Space come from multi-generational households where family members must sleep on the floor. Every individual’s circumstances are different, so the Sleep Space individualizes its service to each recipient’s needs and serves with dignity.

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