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Specialized Funds Award More than $140,000 to 16 Local Organizations

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

APPLY NOW: Douglas County Stimulus Grants Program

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

OCF And Douglas County Launch $8 Million Stimulus Program for Nonprofits

The Omaha Community Foundation, in partnership with Douglas County, launched the Douglas County Stimulus Grant Program today to provide millions in funding to eligible nonprofits adversely affected by COVID-19 since […]

Oct 6th, 2020   Grants, Nonprofits

OCF and Douglas County Announce Launch of CARES Act Stimulus for Nonprofits

The Omaha Community Foundation, in partnership with Douglas County, announces an additional CARES Act Program that will provide stimulus funds to eligible nonprofits adversely affected by COVID-19 since March 13, […]

Sep 21st, 2020   Grants, News, Nonprofits

OCF and Douglas County Announce Launch of CARES Act Funding Application for Local Nonprofits

The Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) announced the launch of its CARES Act Grant application for eligible nonprofits in Douglas County today. The Douglas County CARES Act Grant Programs are available […]

Sep 3rd, 2020   COVID-19, Grants, News, Nonprofits

Iowa Nonprofit Recovery Fund Announced

Volunteer Iowa and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) recently announced the launch of the Iowa Nonprofit Recovery Fund, an extension of the Iowa Small Business Relief Grant Program. The […]

Aug 4th, 2020   Grants, News, Philanthropy, Southwest Iowa

New Refugee Community Grant Fund Awards $50,000

Eight organizations will receive a combined $50,000 in funding to support refugee populations throughout Omaha. Established in early 2020 in response to the ongoing need of refugee community members in […]

Jul 30th, 2020   Grants, Nonprofits

Fund for Omaha Shifts Focus to Include Racial Equity

Fund for Omaha, a grant program funded by the Omaha Community Foundation in partnership with local philanthropists has distributed more than $7.5 million over the last 32 years. Historically, the […]

Jul 10th, 2020   Grants, Nonprofits

OCF Announces $461,200 in New COVID Response Fund Grants

The Omaha Community Foundation announced its latest round of grant funding to 23 local nonprofits from the COVID-19 Response Fund that was created to address urgent needs facing local nonprofits […]

Jun 22nd, 2020   COVID-19, Grants

Omaha Neighborhood Grants Program Awards $80,000 to 24 Neighborhood Associations

Twenty-four local neighborhood associations will receive a combined $80,000 in funding to support resident-led, grassroots projects throughout Omaha. This funding comes from the Omaha Neighborhood Grants Program, a collaboration between […]

Jun 11th, 2020   Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits

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