Latest News

Latest News

GICF Announces New Program Officer

The Grand Island Community Foundation is happy to announce that Kara Faber of Grand Island, Nebraska has been chosen as the new program officer for the organization. With over 11 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, we are excited about the opportunity…


GICF's November 1st Grant Deadline

The Grand Island Community Foundation’s grant proposal deadline is Tuesday November 1, at 4 p.m.

Grants range from $50 to $5,000 depending on the project and availability of funds. Last year the Foundation granted over $3,000,000 to charitable organizations in Central Nebraska.…


Excellence in Teaching --Nominations Accepted until Friday, October 14th

EIT's 2015 Recipients

The Grand Island Community Foundation is currently seeking nominations for the Kim West Dinsdale Award for Excellence in Teaching. The recipient of this award is honored with a $5,000 cash prize. Nominations will be accepted until Friday,…


Foundation Hires New CEO

Melissa DeLaet has been chosen by the Grand Island Community Foundation Board of Trustees to lead the organization as its next Chief Executive Officer.  DeLaet’s skills, experience, and achievements in the nonprofit sector are well established.  She served more than five…