Our grants help nonprofits fund projects, programs, and initiatives that make Norton County a better place to live.

How it Works

Our Grant Committee meets monthly to review grant applications. Please use this online application form, and your grant will be considered for each of the following opportunities. Applications must be received by the last day of the month to be considered at the next month's meeting. Meetings take place on the second Wednesday of the month. 

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Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund

Norton County Community Foundation receives $50,000 in "pass-through" funds annually to award grants to qualifying applicants in Norton County.  Learn more ->

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Economic & Entrepreneurship Impact Fund

These funds were created in 2019 with a gift from the Norton Development Corporation to be used for short and long-term investment projects in Norton County. Grants economic impact projects in Norton County; especially projects promoting or supporting childcare and housing.

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James & Barb Johnson Family Fund

Established in 2021, this fund is intended to support charitable causes serving the city of Almena and its surrounding area, and the citizens in that area. Learn more ->

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Promoting Norton County Initiative Fund

One of the longest-held funds at NCCF, this fund was designed to support projects/initiatives that promote and build Norton County as a place of doing business and raising families.