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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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