COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
SERVES PROMOTES RESPONDS
Connecting generosity with meaningful causes for nearly
50 years
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Grants
OTCF has awarded nearly 7 million dollars in grants to projects in our Valley from various funds, donations and memberships. As a community foundation, we hold multiple funds with specified purposes. Some of those funds are focused on a priority area as defined by a donor,
other are in response to community needs, and others are for individual scholarships.
OTCF JUNE GRANTS:
City of Minatare - Splash Pad Project $20,000
Potter's Wheel Ministries - $5,000
Succeed Inc - Chappell Community Development - $2,000
Village of Potter - $2,500
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BALTES TRUST GRANTS (a limited time grant):
Scottsbluff Family YMCA Childcare - $20,320
Morrill Community / Shared Abundance Food Pantry - $10,000
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AED for Community Christian School
"Duck Hunt" mural in the Scottsbluff Creative Beet District
Annex for community building in Potter
Clothing for Foster Care Closet
Projector for the Nile Theatre
Bags for care packs for fire victims
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BASIC ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR GRANT REQUESTS
Applicants must be a public, tax-exempt organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, OR working with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent who can receive funds on your behalf.
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The Oregon Trail Community Foundation does not make grants in support of individuals, for political campaigns or lobbying efforts, for new small businesses established for personal gain or profit, to support annual fund drives, capital campaigns, to fund an agency’s deficit or endowment, or for the direct support of religious activities. Secular activities provided by religious organizations may be eligible for grant funds.​
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Grant Deadlines: February 1 June 1 October 1
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