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, nonprofits, and the community at large. We share how funding decisions are made and highlight areas where donors can make the greatest impact by meeting community needs. We’ve also included a comprehensive overview of the Fund for Omaha, along with a list of all OCF grant opportunities.
With a 36-year legacy, the Fund for Omaha has awarded more than $10 million to local nonprofits, making it the single largest grant program at OCF.
Report Highlights
- In a highly competitive grant cycle, the Fund for Omaha awarded a total of $458,376 to 28 nonprofits, representing 21% of this year’s applicants.
- The demand for operating support and flexible grant funding remains high. We received 136 applications for funding, totaling $3.3 million, up from 110 applications for $2.5 million in 2023.
- Among the four priority areas, the highest amount of funding was allocated to Economic Opportunity (41%) and Mental & Behavioral Health (39%).
View and download the Fund for Omaha 2024 Overview & Giving Guide.
