Cooper Foundation Grants
Eligibility
Schools and nonprofits primarily serving Lincoln and Lancaster County, Nebraska. The Cooper Foundation focuses on education, arts, and social services in the Lincoln area.
Program Goals
The Cooper Foundation is one of Lincoln's most active community funders. Education grants support innovative K-12 programs, arts integration, and community learning across Lancaster County.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Contact the Cooper Foundation through cooperfoundation.net before submitting. Rolling applications reviewed quarterly.
Cycle Notes
Rolling applications reviewed quarterly. Contact the foundation before submitting to confirm alignment with current priorities.
Grant Award Amount
Most awards $10,000-$20,000. Range $5,000-$30,000.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Schools and nonprofits in Lincoln and Lancaster County, Nebraska.
How much does Cooper Foundation award?
Most awards $10,000-$20,000. Range $5,000-$30,000.
How does the application process work?
Contact the foundation first to discuss alignment. Rolling applications reviewed quarterly.
How do Lincoln schools apply?
Visit cooperfoundation.net and contact the foundation before submitting.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Lincoln area schools.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Nebraska standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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