Nicholas Hunt, Chair of the Cass County Community Foundation, and Brett Irlmeier, Chair of the Audubon County Community Foundation are issuing a reminder to non-profit organizations in their respective counties, that the deadline for submitting grant applications is February 1st, 2014.

This year, $109,000 each is available for nonprofits in Audubon and Cass Counties. Detailed application procedures, fact sheets, and a link to the application form can be obtained online at http://omahafoundation.org/swiowa. Applications will only be accepted through the online system. Contact any board member for additional information.

Please contact Dennis Nissen at 800-794-3458 or dennis@omahafoundation.org or Denise Cardos at denise@omahafoundation.org with grant application-specific questions. All completed applications will be considered at the March board meeting with notification of results in early April.

Only organizations providing charitable services in Cass and Audubon County are eligible in their respective counties. They must be able to demonstrate broad community/county support and supply a copy of their 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter. Requests for general operational funds will not be considered.