Grant Program Guidelines

Underprivileged Children Fund

Required characteristics of the recipients: 

1) Low income - family making less than $50,000 per year

2) Serves children's needs up to age 18

3) General needs to serve: medical/dental, food, clothing, critical/emergency care or need, discretionary needs

The Nemaha County STEP Foundation requires the organization to which a grant has been awarded to:

- Request payment once the project is completed (Preference for a timeline of 2 years or less)

- Report in some detail how the funds are expended, including invoices

- Share a brief story (with photos) showing evidence of the use and success of the project 

- Place a plaque/signage recognizing STEP for its contribution to the project 

The Foundation intends to periodically visit, request information, or in some manner monitor the project.