Note: The Sherwood Foundation has added a NAM requirement to their Application
In an effort to ensure that we are supporting organizations that adhere to best practices in nonprofit management we are instituting requirements to that end. Our grant applications now include the following requirements:
You will also be required to answer the following questions:
We sincerely hope that you believe the process of strengthening ongoing operations and governance as essential to your organizational development plan and that these requirements are an asset to your strategy. For additional information, please visit the NAM website at www.nonprofitam.org
The Sherwood Foundation® only accepts online applications.
NOTE: University of Nebraska employees must submit applications through the University of Nebraska Foundation. For assistance, please contact Foundation Relations at: foundationrelations@nufoundation.org
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Operating Grants
The Sherwood Foundation® believes that providing operating support can make all the difference to nonprofit organizations by providing flexible funding to cover the ongoing costs of day-to-day operations (administrative/overhead). This type of support can free nonprofits to become more strategic about how they address community issues, craft internal solutions to enhance effectiveness, and build organizational infrastructure.
How to Apply for an Operating Grant
The DEADLINE is February 15th at 12:00 NOON annually for the current year’s operations. The Foundation does not make multi-year operating grants.
The Foundation only accepts requests for funding operating grants through our online application process. The application cycle to be determined.
Applicants will receive notification via email within 90 business days of the deadline on the status of their application. Any inquiries made prior to 90 business days will not be returned or addressed.
Note: This listing is for operating requests only.
Organization Information
Financial Information
Contact Information
Proposal Information
Terms of Submission
How to Apply for Program/Project Grants
The Program Grant application is open each year.
Applications cycle to be determined.
Applicants will receive notification via email within 90 business days of the deadline on the status of their application. Any inquiries made prior to 90 business days will not be returned or addressed.
Note: This listing is for program/project requests only.
Organization Information
Collective Impact
Financial Information (Not required for Government Agencies)
Contact Information
Proposal Information
Evaluation Information
Terms of Submission
Capital Grants
Capital campaign requests are designated for construction, renovation, or purchase/improvement of a property or equipment.
How to Apply for a Capital Grant
The Capital Grant application is open each year.
Application cycle to be determined.
Applicants will receive notification via email within 90 business days of the deadline on the status of their application. Any inquiries made prior to 90 business days will not be returned or addressed.
Note: This listing is for capital requests only.
Organization Information
Financial Information (Not required for Government Agencies)
Contact Information
Proposal Information
Terms of Submission
Creating an Account
Tips for Applying
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The Operating Grant Application cycle to be determined.
The Program/Project Application cycle to be determined.
The Capital Application cycle to be determined.
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