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BCFF Annual Grant Program
Special consideration is given to high impact projects. If your organization has a project or initiative that is requesting above $5000, we invite you to speak further with the Fund Advisory Committee. Please contact any member of the committee to arrange a time.
General criteria include: Project/initiative must have a charitable purpose and produce a positive impact on the quality of life in local communities
Organization requesting fund is a 501(c)(3), state or local government entity, or other qualifying charitable institution
Organizations that do not meet the qualifying tax designation will not be considered
Applications cannot be accepted for general building maintenance or unrestricted operating expenses
Please view the grant application form for full details and guidelines. For questions, please feel free to reach out to a member of the Fund Advisory Committee.
2026 Grant Recipients
On April 8th, the Boone County Foundation Fund (BCFF), an affiliated fund of the Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF), awarded $56,100 in grant funding to 20 local charitable projects. In addition to the $27,100 in BCFF grant funds, $29,500 in grant funding was provided by the Harold Rudman Family Foundation. Both funding sources were created to support the mission and goals of local charitable organizations, however those funds from the Rudman Foundation are specifically designated to projects that support senior and veteran populations.
Since inception in 2005, the BCFF has granted $648,142 to support Boone County projects such as these. Funding for the annual grant program as well as other grants throughout each year is made possible by donations to the BCFF Unrestricted Endowment. Ongoing support of this fund ensures permanent funds on an annual basis to support important initiatives that support quality of life in every Boone County community.
Recipients of the 2026 BCFF Annual Grant Program include:
Girls on the Run - Registration Fees for Participants
Akron Community Center - Bathroom Renovations
Albion Area Arts Council - Summer Concert Series
Albion Chamber of Commerce - Downtown Banners Featuring Local Veterans
Albion Economic Development Corporation - Public Amenity Signage
Boone Central Teammates - Connection Projects for Mentors/Mentees
Boone County Development Agency - Immersive Tours to Support Talent Attraction
Gateway Theatre - New Projector
Petersburg Community Foundation - Gym Floor Refinishing
Petersburg Public Library - Summer Reading Program
Primrose Volunteer Fire - Replacement Water Tank
St. Edward Public Library - Many Backgrounds, One Community ESL
Village of Primrose - Ground Covering for Playground Equipment
Recipients of the 2026 Rudman Foundation Grants include:
Albion Area Arts Council - Summer Concert Series
Beaver Valley Senior Center - Food Programming
Boone County Fitness Center - Purchase of a NuStep
Boone County Historical Society - Senior/ADA Drop Off Area
Cedar Rapids Senior Center - Laptop, Projector for TV
Cedar Valley Community Foundation - Playground Renovation
Good Samaritan Society-Albion - Bus & Heating for Three Seasons Room at the Assisted Living
St. Edward Development Co. - Community Event Sign
$56,100 granted to local organizations in 2026.
