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Sandhills
Area Foundation
The Sandhills Area Foundation was established as a public charity in 1998. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life for all people in the Sandhills area through the use of contributed funds entrusted to its stewardship. Since its inception, over $40,150 have been granted back to the community and surrounding area. A total of $134,750 have been awarded in scholarships.
The Sandhills Area Foundation awards grants in support of public and private services. The purpose of these grants is to provide funding for community projects that will enhance the long-term success and quality of life in the community.
The Foundation seeks applications that address strategic community development efforts which lead to population growth, job creation, wealth creation and retention, and increased leadership capacity. These efforts may include support for local entrepreneurs who are starting, growing or transitioning businesses; strategies to involve youth and attract young families; programs to develop and strengthen local leadership; building community capacity including workforce development, and educational efforts to create an awareness of the need for additional contributions to the Sandhills Area Foundation.
Applicants must describe the present and future effects of the project for which they are seeking funds. No grants are made to individuals; however scholarship support can be made to educational institutions in support of traditional and non-traditional students.
The Sandhills Area Foundation awards $5,000 in grants each
year.
Applications may be submitted any time during the year. If you know of a qualifying project that needs help, have the project leader submit a request to the Foundation.
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2011
SAF provides grant for Nursing Assistant Class
2010
SAF awards cash grant to Sparks Old Settlers Reunion
Western Edge receives grant from SAF
2009
Sparks Cemetery Association receives
grant
Valentine Senior Center receives
Grant
2008
Dreams become reality with SAF
Grant purchases wrestling mat
Badger Boosters' receives
grant for marquee
Grant promotes TeamMates Mentoring Program
2007-2004 Past Recipient Archives
2007,
2006, 2005-2004
Those seeking a grant from the foundation may apply by filling out a grant request.
Grant forms are available online. Please click on the link below
and save to your computer. Then open the word document and
complete your application, print, sign and return the form to
the foundation.
Grant Application
Form 
Forms are also available from any board member or may be picked up at
Young's Western Wear.
Written requests can be mailed to:
Sandhills Area Foundation
P.O. Box 444
Valentine, NE 69201 |
2010
SAF awards cash grant to Sparks Old Settlers Reunion
Pictured making the check presentation are (l-r) Gerald Grooms, Mary Young, Dave major, Casey Foster, and Monty
Neiffer.
Sandhills Area Foundation recently awarded a cash grant to the Sparks Old Settlers Reunion to assist with their efforts to repair storm damage from earlier this year.
Western Edge receives grant from SAF
The Sandhills Area Foundation presented the Western Edge Wrestling Club with a grant award of $1,000. Pictured are several of the club members including Arch Ferguson, far left, and Danny O’Kief who is receiving the check from Sandhills Area Foundation member, Marian Davenport.
If you have any questions about the Sandhills Area Foundation, grant opportunities, scholarships or membership, please
view the information above or contact us at the address
provided.
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2009
Sparks Cemetery Association
receives grant.
 The Sandhills Area Foundation recently awarded a grant to the Sparks Cemetery Association to assist with the restoration of their cemetery.
Pictured receiving the grant are: L to R George Grooms, Sylvia Grooms, Betty Copeland, Sheila McLeod, Hazel Brown, Arvella Foster, Dave Major, Beatrice Foster, Mary Young, and Gerald
Keech.
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Valentine Senior
Center receives grant.
The Sandhills Area Foundation today awarded a grant for $2,500 to the Valentine Senior Center, to assist in the purchase of new copy equipment. The
Senior Center publishes and mails over 500 newsletters monthly, to both inform the public, and as a fundraiser.
Pictured are the Center’s Board of directors, and members of the Foundation, with Suzy
Beel, Foundation president presenting the check to Center manager Ellen
Froning.
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2008
Grant promotes TeamMates Mentoring Program
 Pictured above:
Mike Burge, Monty Neiffer, Jeff Sayer, Mary Young, Suzy Beel, Bonnie
Rothleutner, Jamie Isom, Marian Davenport.
TeamMates Coordinator, Jeff Sayer accepts a check from Sandhills Area Foundation Treasurer, Mary Young to assist the TeamMates Mentoring Program with their funding. “The mission of the Valentine TeamMates program is to form a partnership with the schools and community members to create relationships with children so he/she may reach his/her maximum potential. Reinforcement of a sense of values and instilling the knowledge and skills needed for our youth to be responsible, caring, and productive citizens. The Valentine Community Schools along with community members is seeking to start a TeamMates chapter.” Advisory Board Members are Jeff Sayer, Teammates Coordinator, Mike Burge, Valentine Youth Planning Commission, Susan Beel, Community Member and Sandhills Area Foundation President, Bonnie Rothleutner, Middle School Counselor, Monty Neiffer, President, Wells Fargo Bank, and Jamie Isom, Superintendent of Valentine Community Schools.
This grant is funded through the generous donation of Frank and Shirley Sibert, through the Sandhills Area Foundation.
Badger Boosters receives grant for marquee
Pictured below: Monty Neiffer, Evan Osnes, Marian Davenport, Mary Young, Annie Osnes, Suzy Beel, Donna Billings.
Sandhills Area Foundation Treasurer, Mary Young presented a check to Annie Osnes, President of the Badger Boosters to apply toward the purchase of the Badger Booster marquee that will be placed at the entrance of the Valentine High School for the purpose of publicizing events. These monies will assist the Boosters in reaching their $25,000 goal. This grant is made available through the generous gift from Frank and Shirley
Sibert. Those interested in projects for the community may apply by downloading an
application from the Foundation’s Web site or by picking up an application from any board member.
Grant purchases wrestling mat
by Katie Young
The Sandhills Area Foundation awarded its first grant of 2008 to the Valentine Jr. Wrestling Club. One thousand dollars was given by the Foundation toward the purchase of a new wrestling mat for the club. The mat was purchased for $6,950.00 with the assistance of the grant, fundraising efforts, donations and from the proceeds of the wrestling tournament held in Valentine.
The Foundation has a budget of $5,000.00 per year available for grants thanks to the donation of Frank and Shirley
Sibert.
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