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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

Omaha Community Foundation honored for catalyzing positive change in the community

The Omaha Community Foundation is being recognized for the organization’s work in the community. The Foundation received a 2023 Business Excellence Award in Philanthropy from the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. […]

May 5th, 2023   In the Community, News

ARPA funding helps Child Saving Institute expand mental health services

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

Join a resident-led grantmaking committee

Serving on a committee is a great way to learn more about the nonprofit organizations serving the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro while developing leadership skills, new relationships, and sharing your talents […]

Feb 28th, 2023   News, Nonprofits

Earthquake relief: How to support rescue, recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria

On Feb. 6, a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Syria and Turkey, killing more than 36,000 people. Recovery efforts are expected to take months, possibly years. Here is a list […]

Feb 13th, 2023   News, Philanthropy

Update: Families displaced from Legacy Crossing apartments find new homes

The generosity of the Omaha community never ceases to amaze us. You have helped us raise $265,000 to support families who were displaced when the Legacy Crossing apartment complex was […]

Jan 20th, 2023   In the Community, News

Omaha giving circle seeking 2023 grant applications in four interest areas

Across the Omaha metro, young professionals are coming together to focus their efforts on improving our community, and in the process, learning about grassroots grantmaking through the Omaha Venture Group, […]

Jan 3rd, 2023   Grants, News, Nonprofits

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