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APPLY NOW: Douglas County CARES Act Grant Programs

Nonprofits have been on the front lines since the very beginning, responding to those directly diagnosed with COVID-19 and those impacted by the economic strains of the global health crisis. […]

Sep 3rd, 2020   Nonprofits

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

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

FLF Awards 2020 Grants to 10 Local Nonprofit Organizations

In May, the Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) announced that 10 local organizations were the most recent recipients of the Foundation’s Futuro Latino Fund (FLF). Historically, the Foundation would celebrate the […]

Jun 11th, 2020   In the Community, Nonprofits

Equality Fund for LGBTQIA+ Awards Third Round of Grants

The Equality Fund for LGBTQIA+ has completed their third grant season, awarding $200,000 to ten nonprofit organizations. Established in the spring of 2018 all funding decisions made by a local committee […]

Jun 11th, 2020   In the Community, Nonprofits

AAUF Awards 2020 Grants to 14 Local Nonprofit Organizations

In May, the Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) announced that 14 local organizations were the most recent recipients of the Foundation’s African American Unity Fund (AAUF). The decision comes after committee […]

Jun 11th, 2020   In the Community, Nonprofits

Puppets Bring Play, Connection, and Normalcy to Omaha Gives

BFF Omaha (formerly Benson First Friday) is an arts and culture organization that hosts art exhibitions, music events, and is an all-around promoter of the arts in the Benson neighborhood. […]

Apr 21st, 2020   In the Community, Nonprofits, Stories

Latino Org Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion During Omaha Gives

Latino Center for the Midlands has participated in Omaha Gives since the very beginning –this will be its eighth year. Each year, the organization has increased its number of donors […]

Apr 17th, 2020   In the Community, Nonprofits, Stories

Digital Training Opportunities Draw Large Attendance

In preparation for the 8th annual Omaha Gives day presented by American National Bank, the Omaha Community Foundation hosts a series of in-person training sessions to equip participating nonprofits with […]

Apr 14th, 2020   In the Community, Nonprofits

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