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Ollie Webb supports people with developmental disabilities with ARPA funds

For more than 70 years, families have counted on the Ollie Webb Center for assistance, advice, advocacy and services for family members with developmental or intellectual disabilities. They are on […]

Jul 10th, 2023   In the Community, News, Nonprofits, Philanthropy

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

Omaha Community Foundation’s resident-led grant programs award $845K to 92 organizations

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded a total of $845,000 to 92 local nonprofits and neighborhood groups through its five Community Interest Funds. This includes the African American Unity Fund, Futuro […]

Jun 1st, 2023   News, Nonprofits

Omaha Neighborhood Grants award $80K to 23 groups for community building in 2023 cycle

The Omaha Neighborhood Grants committee awarded $80,000 to 23 neighborhood groups combining leadership development and community building work around Omaha. The Omaha Community Foundation received 50 applications with grant requests […]

Jun 1st, 2023   News, Nonprofits

LGBTQIA2S+ Equality Fund awards $200K to 16 Omaha nonprofits in 2023 grant cycle

The LGBTQIA2S+ Equality Fund committee awarded $200,000 to 16 organizations serving the needs of the LGBTQIA2S+ community in the Omaha metro. The Omaha Community Foundation received 30 applications with grant […]

Jun 1st, 2023   News, Nonprofits

African American Unity Fund awards $225K to 19 Omaha nonprofits in 2023 grant cycle

The African American Unity Fund committee awarded $225,000 to 19 organizations supporting initiatives for the African American community in the Omaha metro. The Omaha Community Foundation received 76 applications with […]

Jun 1st, 2023   News, Nonprofits

Futuro Latino Fund awards $175K to 12 Omaha nonprofits in 2023 grant cycle

The Futuro Latino Fund committee awarded $175,000 to 12 organizations serving the Latino community. The Omaha Community Foundation received 25 applications with grant requests totaling $442,900. The Futuro Latino Fund […]

Jun 1st, 2023   News, Nonprofits

Refugee Community Grant Fund awards $165K to 22 Omaha nonprofits in 2023 grant cycle

The Refugee Community Grant Fund advisory committee awarded $165,000 to 22 refugee-led or refugee-serving organizations. The Omaha Community Foundation received 43 applications with grant requests totaling $725,768. The Refugee Community […]

Jun 1st, 2023   News, 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

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