Viking Foundation

12/27/2025

For Immediate Release

Lincoln, NE Grants for 2025

The Viking Foundation of Lincoln has announced its 2025 grants totaling a record $150,000 to nonprofit organizations, including 18 in Lancaster County.
“We received nearly double the number of grant proposals this year compared to 2024,” said Steve Eggland, the foundation’s president and founder. “In light of this, we were very pleased to also significantly increase our level of funding.”
The Viking foundation supported a record 33 grants, including these in the Lincoln area:
• ACLU—$5,000 for an awareness and engagement campaign
• Belmont Community Center--$5,000 to help purchase a van
• Big Brothers Big Sisters—$3,000 for its mentoring program
• Branched Oak Observatory—$5,000 for field trips for public school children
• BraveBe Child Advocacy Center—$3,000 in support of books and resources
• Court Appointed Special Advocates—$3,000 for its activity fund for foster children
• Fitting Futures—$3,000 to help support automation of its inventory
• Friendship Home of Lincoln—$3,000 for health-related supplies
• Girls on the Run—$5,000 to support low-income girls’ participation
• Lincoln Hygiene Network—$3,000 for health products and educational materials
• Lincoln International FC—$4,000 for soccer program costs
• Lincoln Literacy—$5,000 to support its literacy improvement program
• Lincoln Music Teachers Association—$5,000 for its music outreach program
• Lincoln Public Schools Career Academy—$5,000 for a pilot program for special education students
• Mourning Hope--$4,000 for grief support group funding
• Nebraska Appleseed--$5,000 in support of staffing costs
• Nebraska Children and Families Foundation—$5,000 for its Camp Catch Up program
• We Can Do This--$4,000 for food for their weekend hunger relief effort.
Fifteen additional grants were given in Denver County, Colo., and Polk County, Iowa.
The Viking Foundation was created to help improve and enrich the lives of individuals—especially children—who are less fortunate. The foundation provides charitable grants to 501(c)(3) organizations primarily in three counties. The grants are directed to those who are challenged with issues related to poverty, housing, gender, education, mental and physical health, and others.
The 2026 grant proposal submission deadline is Oct. 1. Detailed information about the foundation can be found at vikingfoundation.godaddysites.com.

12/09/2025

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12/09/2025

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08/16/2025

The 2025 Viking Foundation grant proposals submission deadline is Oct. 1.
The foundation’s vision is to enrich the lives of people (mostly young) who are less fortunate. The foundation provides modest financial grants to nonprofit organizations, primarily in Lancaster County, Neb.; Polk County, Iowa; and Denver County, Colo.
For more information on the Viking Foundation of Lincoln and how to submit a grant proposal, please see

Vision:  The Foundation envisions supporting creative and flexible opportunities to enrich the lives of (mostly young) people who are less fortunate. The Foundation will accomplish this goal a few modest financial grants at a time.

07/18/2025

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We’re so close! Just a few more days 'til Summer Day Camp! We are looking forward to a jam-packed week with summer favorites like the Science Center of Iowa and Blank Park Zoo. And we couldn't do it all without our lead supporter of Summer Day Camp, Viking Foundation of Lincoln, as well as our friends at West Bank Strong!

01/07/2025

Viking Foundation announces grant recipients in Lancaster County, Nebraska:

The Viking Foundation of Lincoln has announced its 2024 grants totaling a record $120,000 to nonprofit organizations, including 14 in Lancaster County.

“The tremendous need for funding was seen in the large number of grant proposals we received from nonprofits again this year,” said Steve Eggland, the foundation’s president and founder. “We are very gratified to provide assistance through these awards.”

The Viking Foundation supported 26 grants, including these in the Lincoln area:

* $4,000 to Asian Community and Cultural Center, for general organizational expenses.

* $3,000 to Foundation for Lincoln City Libraries, purchase books for young children.

* $5,000 to Fresh Start, for general organizational expenses.

* $4,000 to Girls on the Run, provide scholarships for girls from low-income families.

* $4,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln, support of the Affordable Repairs Program.

* $3,000 to Kids and Dreams Foundation, for pilot family camps.

* $9,000 to Lincoln Bike Kitchen, support for a part-time shop coordinator or supplies.

* $2,000 to Lincoln Hygiene Network, to purchase first aid and hygiene items.

* $5,000 to Mourning Hope, for camp expenses.

* $5,000 to Nebraska Appleseed, support primarily to address housing insecurity.

* $5,000 to Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, for Camp Catch Up expenses.

* $5,000 to Planned Parenthood, for reproductive and sexual health program support.

* $3,000 to Rabble Mill, equipment and technology purchases for its workforce development program.

* $3,000 to We Can Do This, staff expenses for summer program and food bank items.

Twelve additional grants were given in Denver County, Colorado, and Polk County, Iowa.

The Viking Foundation was created to help improve and enrich the lives of individuals — especially children — who are less fortunate. The foundation provides charitable grants to 501(c)(3) organizations primarily in three counties. The grants are directed to those who are challenged with issues related to poverty, housing, gender, education, mental and physical health, and others.

The 2025 grant proposal submission deadline is Oct. 1. Detailed information about the foundation, and its history, values and proposal guidelines, can be found at vikingfoundation.godaddysites.com.

12/10/2024

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12/10/2024

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08/08/2024

Missing all our friends from Day Camp Session 2! Thanks to our lead Day Camp supporter, Viking Foundation, for all they do for this camp and our organization. View more photos from both sessions here: https://bit.ly/3yYWSPb.

07/24/2024

Steven Eggland

07/24/2024

07/19/2024

CCC and our team of volunteers are getting excited for Day Camp next week. Here's a throwback to a past Day Camp. We can't wait to make more memories!

Special thanks to our lead Day Camp supporter, Viking Foundation, for all they do for this program.