The Connie Fund exists to benefit programs and philanthropic efforts for the children of Northeast Nebraska, defined for this purpose to include the counties of Madison, Antelope, Boone, Pierce, Platte, Stanton, and Wayne, and other philanthropic and public purposes the Fund Advisory Committee shall determine and find meritorious. The Connie Fund strongly prefers a match of at least 1:1 for all grants. Qualified matches may include an in-kind match in certain circumstances. Grants will only be awarded to other 501 (c)(3) corporations or state or local government agencies.