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African American Unity Fund puts funding decisions in the hands of the community

Since 2008, the Omaha Community Foundation’s African American Unity Fund has put grantmaking decisions into the hands of the community. The fund, one of the Omaha Community Foundation’s five Community […]

Jan 31st, 2024   Grants, In the Community, News, Philanthropy

Fund for Omaha awards $402K in grants for racial equity, social justice

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded $402,500 in Fund for Omaha grants to 18 local nonprofits with a focus on promoting racial equity and social justice. The demand for operating support […]

Nov 17th, 2023   Grants, News, Nonprofits

Hispanic Heritage Month: Local nonprofits build community, expand opportunities

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting nonprofits that are strengthening communities for Hispanic and Latino people in the Omaha metro. Each of the four nonprofits we are […]

Oct 13th, 2023   Grants, In the Community, News, Nonprofits

Omaha Venture Group awards grants to five local nonprofits

The Omaha Venture Group, a giving circle facilitated by the Omaha Community Foundation, recently awarded grants to five local nonprofit organizations. OVG members pool their charitable resources while learning about […]

Aug 29th, 2023   Donors, Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits

Applications now open for seven Southwest Iowa counties

The Foundations of Southwest Iowa are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted from organizations providing charitable services in seven counties. As part of this fall grant cycle, […]

Jul 15th, 2023   Grants, Philanthropy, Southwest Iowa

Now accepting applications for Fund for Omaha grants

Applications for the Fund for Omaha 2023 grant cycle are open. Applications are accepted annually July 1 – August 1. Awards will be announced via email by October 31. The […]

Jul 1st, 2023   Equity, Grants, Nonprofits

Empowering Omaha’s youth: ARPA grant expands access to life-changing mental health services

The Covid-19 pandemic exposed gaps in access to mental health care for children and young adults across Omaha. Staff at the Methodist Hospital Community Counseling Program, which was already providing […]

May 19th, 2023   COVID-19, Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits

Earth Day: These local groups bring people outdoors

Simple beautification or additions to local green spaces can be enough to encourage people to get outdoors more. Several Omaha neighborhood associations took time in 2022 to improve parks and […]

Apr 20th, 2023   Advisors, Grants, Nonprofits

ARPA funding helps Child Saving Institute expand mental health services

As the Covid-19 pandemic increased the need for mental health practitioners and social workers to serve people in Omaha, it became crucial for nonprofits working in this field to maintain […]

Apr 19th, 2023   COVID-19, Grants, News, Nonprofits

Omaha groups bring beauty and environmentalism to their own backyards

Protecting the planet starts by improving your own neighborhood. Neighborhood groups in the Omaha metro work locally to improve their neighborhoods one park or street at a time. Earth Day […]

Apr 13th, 2023   Grants, Nonprofits

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