The 2026 Viking Foundation’s grant proposals submission deadline is Oct. 1.
The foundation’s vision is to enrich the lives of people (mostly young) who are less fortunate. The foundation provides modest financial grants to nonprofit organizations in Polk County. The funded grants will be directed to those who are challenged with education, poverty, housing, gender, mental and physical health, and other issues.
The following hypothetical examples are provided to demonstrate the myriad possibilities available from the foundation:
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- An organization needing to employ a summer intern to manage its “Learn to Fish” program for young girls.
- Helping to purchase a delivery van for local food bank.
- Supporting an occupational training program for mentally or physically challenged youths.
- Stocking new children’s books in a library branch.
For more information on the Viking Foundation of Lincoln and how to submit a grant proposal, please see vikingfoundation.godaddysites.com.