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Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 56,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Lincoln, Omaha, Canada
Overview
This program provides a $56,500 flat grant to help organizations host a Weitz Fellow for a year. It supports salary, benefits, and professional development for a full-time fellowship position in eligible nonprofit sectors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 56,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Lincoln, Omaha
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 5 employees minimum
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Higher Education
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Young adults
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hosting a full-time Weitz Fellow for a one-year placement.
- Providing cross-department exposure and supervision for the fellow.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations in advocacy/policy.
- Nonprofit organizations in the arts.
- Higher education organizations.
- Public health or mental health organizations providing non-direct services.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not current Weitz Family Foundation grantees.
- Organizations outside the eligible nonprofit sectors.
- Organizations that cannot provide the required salary and benefits package.
Eligible expenses
- Fellow salary.
- Employee benefits for the fellow.
- Professional development for the fellow.
Eligible geographic areas
- Omaha, Nebraska.
- Lincoln, Nebraska.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in June after the May application period.
- Final decisions are communicated by mid-July.
- Selected organizations may interview potential fellows before placement.
- Organizations that are not matched may be considered again the following year.
Additional information
- Applications open in May and close after four weeks.
- Final decisions are communicated by mid-July.
- Selected organizations may interview potential fellows in the late fall and winter.
- If no suitable candidate is found, the organization may defer hosting a fellow to the following year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Weitz Fellows Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Weitz Fellows Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Weitz Fellows Program?
This program provides a $56,500 flat grant to help organizations host a Weitz Fellow for a year. It supports salary, benefits, and professional development for a full-time fellowship position in eligible nonprofit sectors.
How much funding can be received?
Weitz Fellows Program Funds up to $56,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Weitz Fellows Program program?
To be eligible for the Weitz Fellows Program program, you must:
Current Weitz Family Foundation grantee.
Eligible nonprofit sector.
Entry-level salary and benefits.
What expenses are eligible under Weitz Fellows Program?
Hosting a full-time Weitz Fellow for a one-year placement.
Providing cross-department exposure and supervision for the fellow.
Who can I contact for more information about the Weitz Fellows Program?
You can contact Weitz Family Foundation (WFF) by email at emily@weitzfamilyfoundation.org.
Where is the Weitz Fellows Program available?
The Weitz Fellows Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Weitz Fellows Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Weitz Fellows Program is a Grant and Funding