Scholarships
OPPORTUNITIES
The Kearney Area Community Foundation manages over 30 scholarship funds. The crtieria for these scholarships are varied, so please take a moment to search our scholarships to determine if you are eligible to apply.
Using the command "ctrl f" search for scholarships, your school or county.
OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarship forms are not availble using a mobile devise. Please check out our current scholarships using desktop view. There you will have the ability to download the following PDF and Word documents for each scholarship.
Scholarships
Partner Resources
COMMUNITY COVID-19 RESOURCES:
American Red Cross
Community Members
Find information about the Coronavirus and donating blood. Healthy donors are encouraged to book an appointment for the weeks ahead.
City of Kearney
Community Members & Businesses
Get up-to-date information on what your local government and city departments are doing in response to COVID-19.
Hot Meals USA
Community Members
Enjoy a hot meal or donate to help feed hundreds of people daily in the Kearney area.
Kearney First United Methodist Church
Community Members
Find information about the East Lawn Food Pantry. This is more than just food as you can find clothing too.
Kearney Works
Community Members & Businesses
Find information about unemployment and short-time compensation.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Community Members & Businesses
DHHS has set up a COVID-19 information line that will allow residents to get answers to general questions and receive information on resources available.
Nonprofit Association of the Midlands
Nonprofit Organizations
Find the latest COVID-19 resources from the National Council of Nonprofits.
US Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Business Members
A list of FAQs about the small business portion of the bill they passed last week
Buffalo County Community Partners
Community Members
Find wellness, education, mental health, unemployment, food, transportation and housing information on their resource page. Also, take a survey to better understand current community needs regarding the effect of COVID-19.
Community Action Partnership Mid-Nebraska
Community Members
Find local food banks for and area resources for Nebraskans affected by COVID-19.
Jubilee Food Pantry
Community Members
The Jubilee Food Pantry is operating and accessible during business hours.
Kearney Housing Agency
Community Members
Find information about Housing Agencies that may be able to offer assistance.
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Community Members & Businesses
Legal Aid has opened its Disaster Relief Hotline for those with legal questions or legal issues related to COVID-19
Nebraska Department of Labor
Community Members & Businesses
Find resources, file for unemployment and find reemployment tips.
Two Rivers Public Health Department
Community Members & Businesses
Find resources over education, businesses, individuals, healthcare professionals, and faith and/or community-based organizations.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Community Members
Find resources on what you can do to prepare your family during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Families CARE
Community Members
The center of advocacy, resources and education encourages you to join them via Zoom (video conference call) to connect and support one another over the coming weeks.
Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce
Community Members & Businesses
Find up-to-date information about local business hours and operations during COVID-19; also apply for assistance through the Kearney Area Employee Emergency Relief Fund.
Kearney Public Schools
Community Members
Find family resources in our community and stay up-to-date with current Kearney Public School announcements.
Nebraska Children Families Foundation
Community Members
Find information and resources on basic needs, financial assistance, unemployment and much more.
NE Works
Community Members
Find resources on job seekers, employers and local labor market information.
The Salvation Army
Community Members
Helps families in need with rent, utilities, food, clothing vouchers, diapers and other necessities.
US Small Business Administration
Business Members
Find resources about Federal Disaster Loans for businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters.