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2025 Nonprofit Workshop Series: Resources & Presentations

The 2025 Nonprofit Workshop Series is designed to strengthen nonprofit capacity, build community trust, and provide valuable insights into key topics identified by local organizations. Hosted by the Omaha Community […]

Mar 18th, 2025   Grants, In the Community, Knowledge, News, Nonprofits

Building Resilience: How ARPA Funding Strengthened Nonprofits

The City of Omaha took a bold step in addressing the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by launching the ARPA Community Grants Program, a strategic initiative designed to support […]

Mar 6th, 2025   COVID-19, Grants, In the Community, News

Introducing the 2025 Nonprofit Success Series

The Omaha Community Foundation is excited to launch the 2025 Nonprofit Success Series—a collection of workshops designed to equip nonprofit leaders, board members, and advisors with essential knowledge, tools, and strategies […]

Feb 4th, 2025   Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits

Tax Benefits and Community Impact: Open a Donor Advised Fund Before Year-End

Opening a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at the Omaha Community Foundation before the end of the year offers unique financial and philanthropic advantages. As the end of the calendar year […]

Dec 1st, 2024   Advisors, Grants, News, Philanthropy

Bridging the gap between business and nonprofit leaders: Omaha Venture Group awards grants to four nonprofits

In Omaha, a dedicated collective of philanthropists is committed to making a tangible difference in the community by understanding both the business and nonprofit worlds and supporting efforts for local […]

Jul 24th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits, Philanthropy

Now accepting applications for Fund for Omaha grants

Applications for the Fund for Omaha 2024 grant cycle are open. Applications are accepted annually July 1 – August 1. Awards will be announced via email by October 31. The […]

Jul 1st, 2024   Equity, Grants, Nonprofits

Futuro Latino Fund awards $175K to 12 Omaha nonprofits in 2024 grant cycle

The Futuro Latino Fund committee awarded $175,000 to 12 organizations serving the Latino community. The Omaha Community Foundation received 21 applications with grant requests totaling $385,190. The Futuro Latino Fund […]

Jun 12th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits

Refugee Community Grant Fund awards $165K to 16 Omaha nonprofits in 2024 grant cycle

The Refugee Community Grant Fund advisory committee awarded $165,000 to 16 refugee-led or refugee-serving organizations. The Omaha Community Foundation received 50 applications with grant requests totaling $817,622. The Refugee Community […]

Jun 12th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits

Omaha Neighborhood Grants award $80K to 24 groups for community building in 2024 cycle

The Omaha Neighborhood Grants committee awarded $80,000 to 24 neighborhood groups combining leadership development and community building work around Omaha. The Omaha Community Foundation received 51 applications with grant requests […]

Jun 12th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits

African American Unity Fund awards $225K to 20 Omaha nonprofits in 2024 grant cycle

The African American Unity Fund committee awarded $225,000 to 20 organizations supporting initiatives for the African American community in the Omaha metro. The Omaha Community Foundation received 85 applications with […]

Jun 12th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits

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