Calamus Area Community Fund

04/21/2026

Our Calamus Area Community Fund Advisory Members are proud serving the Calamus with the guidance of the Nebraska Community Foundation and giving back to the future.

04/15/2026

Your gift supports sustainable community betterment projects in the Calamus❤️

Taylor, NE, Calamus Area Community Fund, Burwell Chamber of Commerce, Nebraska Community Foundation

04/08/2026

New Housing projects underway in Burwell.

What's Happening Wednesday!! Looking forward to contributing 2 fresh new homes again in 2026!!

03/18/2026

Looking for some extra income or a new job? Check out our area job listings at https://www.burwellchamber.com/jobs/

03/18/2026

The wildfires sweeping through Nebraska have brought catastrophic destruction to many of the hometowns we proudly serve.

In response, 𝐍𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 to support impacted communities today—and to strengthen their resilience for tomorrow.

𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: www.nebcommfound.org/give/nebraska-wildfire-recovery-fund

02/28/2026

CACF Unrestricted Endowment Grant Application

The Calamus Area Community Fund has transitioned our Unrestricted Endowment grant season to a year-round application process. Applications for grants may be submitted at any time and will be reviewed by CACF Advisory Fund members..

CACF restricts its support to 501(c)(3) public organizations, government entities, or other types of organizations using the funds for charitable purposes.

Organizations must provide the most recent letter from the Internal Revenue Services specifying that the organization is a tax-exempt public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Government entities include cities, villages, and school districts charitable activities.

We encourage all grant requests for projects or programs that are consistent with our vision, mission, and values.

We fund, but are not limited to:

*Grants that will have a broad impact on the quality of life for a significant number of people.

*Involve partnerships and are funded by multiple stakeholders.

*Propose ways to address emerging community issues and needs.

*Are creative in approach to solving problems or capturing opportunities.

*Achieve measurable outcomes/results.

*Support community development and growth.

*Encourage others to get involved and knit the Calamus community together.

Unrestricted Endowment Applications are available on our website, link 👇, click on the ‘Apply for a Grant’ button.

The Calamus Area Community Fund works to increase charitable giving and award grants to local worthy causes and projects.

02/14/2026

On this special day of love and appreciation, we want to take a moment to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity and kindness make a meaningful impact every day, and we are so grateful to have you support the Calamus Area Community Fund, advance our mission, and give back to the future.

01/05/2026

Our grants are made possible by your gift to the Calamus Area Community Fund's Un-Restricted Endowment, past, present, and future.
Our Calamus Homegrown Challenge will add $450,000 to our Un-Restricted Endowment, allowing larger yearly payouts for Calamus Community Betterment projects.
We are close to meeting our goal.
Your gift is an investment in the place you call home and allows us to ‘give back to the future’ for generations to come.
Link in the ‘ABOUT’ section.

01/04/2026

2026 CACF Unrestricted Endowment Grant Application

The Calamus Area Community Fund has transitioned our Unrestricted Endowment grant season to a year-round application process. Applications for grants may be submitted at any time and will be reviewed by CACF Advisory Fund members..

CACF restricts its support to 501(c)(3) public organizations, government entities, or other types of organizations using the funds for charitable purposes.

Organizations must provide the most recent letter from the Internal Revenue Services specifying that the organization is a tax-exempt public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Government entities include cities, villages, and school districts charitable activities.

We encourage all grant requests for projects or programs that are consistent with our vision, mission, and values.

We fund, but are not limited to:

*Grants that will have a broad impact on the quality of life for a significant number of people.

*Involve partnerships and are funded by multiple stakeholders.

*Propose ways to address emerging community issues and needs.

*Are creative in approach to solving problems or capturing opportunities.

*Achieve measurable outcomes/results.

*Support community development and growth.

*Encourage others to get involved and knit the Calamus community together.

Unrestricted Endowment Applications are available on our website, link 👇, click on the ‘Apply for a Grant’ button.

https://www.nebcommfound.org/give/calamus-area-community-fund/?fbclid=IwRlRTSAPGx2VleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEenmtFhjQs-APjeP1QxUAmK8OEjKUluH81t1iU2jsIaWaDU3ce1_FdQ0jNhb8_aem_Ut6CRFuHiy1s3Sdv0rTTIw

The Calamus Area Community Fund works to increase charitable giving and award grants to local causes and projects.

01/03/2026

2025 CACF Un-Restricted Endowment Community Betterment Grant Recap:

Harrop Park, Loup County Highway 183 vault bathroom

The Calamus Area Community Fund provided grant funding to the Loup County Historical Society for the installation of a single-stall vault toilet at Harrop Sandhills Park. Harrop Park is located in Loup County off Highway 183. Harrop has approximately 45 interpretive signs describing native place species, Sandhills history, and range management practices along the 1/3-mile walking trail. With the Nebraska Sandhills being selected as a unique destination for visitation by Atlas Obscura, a national travel organization, Harrop is one of the few, if not the only, public opportunities for visitors to experience the Sandhills without receiving permission for access to private property. Pack a lunch, enjoy the drive, and visit Harrop Park. Do not forget to sign the visitors' book in the mailbox.

Nebraska Community Foundation, Loup County Historical Society, Taylor, NE, Calamus Area Community Fund, Summer in the Sandhills.