The Robert B. Daugherty Foundation is a private philanthropic organization that supports charitable initiatives, primarily within the greater Omaha area and the State of Nebraska. With a mission to strengthen community impact, the Foundation emphasizes strategic, sustained giving that supports programmatic, capital, and organizational growth efforts across diverse nonprofit sectors.
The Foundation accepts grant applications on a rolling basis, without fixed deadlines. Grants are made exclusively to tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and to qualifying government entities under Section 170(c). Tax-supported applicants may be subject to matching fund requirements. Applicants are permitted to apply once per calendar year, regardless of prior funding status.
The Foundation provides various types of grants based on project needs, including one-time, multi-year, program-specific, capital campaign, and challenge or matching grants. Preference is given to proposals that include matching funds. Funding is not provided for individuals, endowments, religious activities, private foundations, international entities without domestic representatives, or events like galas and dinners.
All applications must be submitted via the Foundation’s online application system. The application requires a comprehensive summary of the organization and a detailed project narrative. Incomplete applications or those left idle for more than a year may be removed from the system. Applicants receive email confirmation upon submission, and additional documentation may be requested during the review process.
Upon selection, grantees are required to sign a Grant Agreement outlining conditions for the use of funds, including the submission of a certified statement confirming the funds were used as intended. While no specific timeline for award announcements or disbursement is provided, applications are reviewed periodically throughout the year by the Board of Trustees.
To support transparency and informed applications, the Foundation provides online resources including grant application tips, FAQs, and a detailed checklist of requirements. For any technical issues or access concerns with the grant portal, applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation via email.
Preference for matching grants; ensure all required information is included to avoid deferral
