Applications are now open for the Large Grant Program to transform the lives of people in Omaha, NE, and Seattle, WA, and their surrounding communities by funding transformational, high-impact projects. Its mission is to develop relations with organizations that serve local needs in education, family, health and wellness, enrichment, and the environment.

Focus Areas

Non-profit organizations submit their applications under a specific focus area.

• Education: Projects and initiatives essential to improving the educational process or improving access to education for children and/or adults.
• Family: Projects and initiatives that strengthen and enhance the lives of children and families.
• Health: Projects and initiatives those are essential to strengthening and enhancing segments of the community with significant economic, educational, social, and physical needs.
• Environment: Programs and initiatives essential to protecting, promoting, and educating our community about the environment and its preservation.  By conserving and celebrating the many facets of life, these programs promote positive change that encompasses and embraces all realms of life.

Funding Information

A Large Grant is a one, two, or three year grant from $50,000 to $150,000 per year.

Eligibility Criteria

The Olson Foundation accepts grant applications from any organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must be based in Omaha, NE and surrounding communities or Seattle WA and surrounding communities. The Seattle surrounding areas served are Snohomish, Skagit and King County in order of focused importance. Interested organizations outside these counties must contact The Olson Foundation and get board approval before being considered. Organizations that are a local chapter of a state or national charity serving residents of Omaha, NE and surrounding communities and Seattle WA and surrounding communities may apply. 

Key Requirements

• Project must be implemented in and serve residents of Omaha, NE and surrounding communities or Seattle WA and surrounding communities.
• Grant recipients agree to provide interim progress reports and a final report to a designee of The Olson Foundation.
• Grant applicants select a Focus Area that describes their grant program/project.
• The organization and the proposed program/project are in line with The Olson Foundation’s Focus Areas.

For more information, visit The Olson Foundation.