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The African American Unity Fund distributed $225,000 to 21 organizations — 13 of which were first-time grantees — supporting initiatives for the African American community. The committee was intentional about […]
Jun 1st, 2021 Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits
The Equality Fund committee awarded $200,000 to 12 organizations serving the needs of our LGBTQIA+ friends, families, and neighbors across the metro area. The fund was established in 2018 to […]
Jun 1st, 2021 Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits
The Omaha Community Foundation is pleased to announce the first round of Community Resilience Fund grant recipients. Five local nonprofits, serving those disproportionately affected by COVID-19, will receive funds totaling […]
May 21st, 2021 COVID-19, Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits
Maybe it was a parent, coach, or teacher who at one time or another offered a bit of advice when you and your siblings or teammates were struggling to complete […]
Apr 5th, 2021 Grants, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
The Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) announced the launch of the Douglas County Food Services Stimulus for eligible restaurant and food services organizations in Douglas County today. The $2 million in […]
In October, the Fund for Omaha, the Omaha Community Foundation’s largest grant program, awarded $450,435 to 23 local nonprofits. This year, in response to recent events in our country and world, […]
Dec 11th, 2020 Equity, Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits
The Omaha Community Foundation will be hosting Lunch & Learn sessions for nonprofits who want to learn more about the Community Interest Fund grant programs. This is your nonprofit’s chance […]
Dec 9th, 2020 Grants, Nonprofits
Issues of equity and access have been long-standing conversations within the world of philanthropy. In the Omaha-metro our most vulnerable and underserved communities often lack the financial resources, social connections, […]
Oct 20th, 2020 Equity, Grants, Nonprofits, Stories
Last month, the Omaha Community Foundation awarded grants to 16 local organizations from three of the Foundation’s specialized grant funds: Creche Early Childhood Fund, Jetton Charitable Fund, and the Richard A. Shaw […]
Oct 13th, 2020 Grants, Nonprofits
Nonprofits have been on the frontlines since the very beginning, responding to those directly diagnosed with COVID-19 and those impacted by the economic constraints of a global health crisis. Many […]
Oct 6th, 2020 Grants, Nonprofits
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