The Immanuel Vision Foundation is accepting applications for its Grant Program to create a culture of generosity and love.

The Immanuel Vision Foundation seeks to support organizations that:

• Demonstrate strong leadership, financial stability and consistent planning.
• Implement innovation and catalytic opportunity.
• Clearly define objectives and strategic plans. 
• Have developed additional, reliable sources of funding for the project requested.

Priority Areas

Special consideration will be given to the following priority areas:

• Seniors: The Foundation supports programs and initiatives that embody the Immanuel vision that “All people will grow and age with dignity, safety and wellness.” Immanuel’s expertise for the health and well-being of seniors, identified as the post-65 age population, make this a particular priority area for Foundation funding.
• Community Health: The Foundation supports programs and initiatives that help strengthen and stabilize community growth, health and well-being.
• The Church: Grants in this area support ELCA congregations and organizations that reflect a heritage of faith-based service to others.

Funding Information

The Immanuel Vision Foundation accepts community grant applications up to an amount of $40,000 annually.

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations Seeking Foundation Funding Must Meet the Following Criteria:

• Organizations may only apply for grant funding if the project 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.
• If awarded a grant, Applicant may not apply for the same project/program in the consecutive year.
• An Applicant that is declined may not re-apply for the same purpose for a period of two years.
• Community grant organizations may submit a multi-year (up to three years) grant application. Multi-year grants must be for the same project/program.
• If an Applicant is awarded a multi-year grant, they will not be eligible to submit a new grant application until one year after the closure of the final grant cycle for that multi-year grant. For example, if an Applicant is awarded a three-year grant for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022, Applicant is ineligible to apply for a grant from the Foundation in 2023.

For more information, visit Immanuel Vision Foundation.