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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

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

Community Interest Funds accepting 2025 applications from Omaha nonprofits, neighborhood groups

The Omaha Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2025 Community Interest Funds grant program from January 1 through 11:59 p.m. March 1. These five resident-led grant programs support nonprofit […]

Dec 31st, 2024   News, Nonprofits

Where Funding Meets Community Needs: Explore the 2024 Fund for Omaha Report

The Omaha Community Foundation proudly presents the Fund for Omaha 2024 Overview & Giving Guide, featuring this year’s grant recipients and finalists. This 12-page report offers actionable insights for donors, […]

Dec 17th, 2024   News, Nonprofits

Omaha Venture Group seeking 2025 grant applications in four interest areas

The Omaha Venture Group (OVG), a giving circle facilitated by the Omaha Community Foundation, is excited to announce its 2025 grant cycle. If your nonprofit has a bold vision and […]

Dec 16th, 2024   News, Nonprofits

Fund for Omaha awards $458K in grants for 2024

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded $458,376 in Fund for Omaha grants to 28 local nonprofits focused on advancing racial equity and social justice. The demand for flexible grant funding remains […]

Dec 3rd, 2024   News, Nonprofits

Building Resilience: Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue in Nebraska

In the wake of multiple tornadoes that swept through Nebraska earlier this year, communities are rallying to support affected families and rebuild their lives. Two recent clean-up events in Elkhorn […]

Nov 19th, 2024   In the Community, News, Nonprofits

Field of Interest Funds award $131,402 to 14 Omaha nonprofits

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded a total of $131,402 to 14 local organizations from three specialized grant funds: Creche Childhood Education Fund, Jetton Charitable Fund, and Richard A. Shaw Fund. […]

Nov 18th, 2024   News, Nonprofits

Siembra Nebraska uses ARPA funding to empower youth in Omaha 

The Latino Center of the Midland’s Siembra Nebraska program serves Omaha’s youth, particularly those from low- to moderate-income families in South Omaha. This paid internship program has been a spark […]

Sep 11th, 2024   News, Nonprofits

Meet Omaha’s Community Health Workers and celebrate National CHW Awareness Week

National Community Health Worker Awareness Week 2024 marks the second annual national campaign celebrating and recognizing the contributions of community health workers for their dedication to improving the health and […]

Aug 27th, 2024   In the Community, News, Nonprofits

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