NCompass Live: The Kreutz Bennett Donor-Advised Fund
Channel: Nebraska Library Commission
Date: 2021-08-12

Grants to Nebraska's Small-Town Public Libraries
Recorded on August 11, 2021
NCompass Live - http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/

Since 2012, the Kreutz Bennett Donor-Advised Fund has granted over $665,000 to Nebraska's small-town public libraries through a term endowment established by the late Shirley Kreutz Bennett, a lifelong educator originally from Harvard, Nebraska. Thanks to this generous support, dozens of libraries have launched projects to repair, renovate, or replace existing facilities, create programs that enhance library services, and importantly, prepare libraries, boards and directors to become accredited, which opens the door to increased state funding.

A Fund Advisory Committee composed of Ms. Kreutz Bennett’s nieces and nephews recommends matching grants each year to libraries serving communities with populations under 3,000. Due to the effort’s tremendous success over the past decade, the Fund is close to spending down available money. This could be the last year the opportunity is available. Join us to learn how your library can apply for this grant opportunity.

Presenters: Kristine Gale, Community Impact Coordinator, Nebraska Community Foundation; Christa Porter, Library Development Director, Nebraska Library Commission.