The LGBTQIA2S+ Equality Fund supports organizations that affirm and uplift the diverse identities and experiences within Omaha’s LGBTQIA2S+ community. In 2025, the committee awarded $150,000 to 18 organizations supporting health, youth, creative expression, and more.
2025 Equality Fund Recipients
- Access Period – Free Inclusive Period Underwear • $8,000
- ACLU of Nebraska – Defending Civil Rights in Nebraska • $10,000
- BFF Omaha – Queer Artist Support • $12,000
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands – Mentoring with Pride • $15,000
- Collaborative Creative Visions Inc. – Velvet Curtain Vibe • $5,500
- Community Bike Project of Omaha – WTF Wrench Night • $2,500
- Inclusive Communities – IncluCity • $7,500
- Jackson Boxing Club – Training & Community for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth • $2,500
- Legal Aid of Nebraska – Name Change Clinic • $5,000
- Nebraska AIDS Project – Enhanced Testing & Outreach • $15,000
- Nebraska Writers Collective – 2025/26 All Writes Reserved Program • $5,000
- Omaha ForUs – Mental Health Capacity Building • $10,000
- OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. – LGBTQIA2S+ Health Care Promotion/Access • $2,000
- Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, Inc. – LGBTQIA2S+ Inclusive Sexual & Reproductive Health Education • $10,000
- River City Mixed Chorus – 2025-2026 Season: Considering Matthew Shepard • $12,500
- United in Pride – Youth Pride & Scholarship Program • $10,000
- Winnebago Two-Spirit Corps. – Winnebago Two-Spirit Pride Week • $5,000
- Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA) – Support for LGBTQIA2S+ Survivors • $12,500
These grants reflect a broad, community-driven effort to promote belonging, health, and justice for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals across Omaha.
Anyone can support this important work by donating to the Community Interest Funds. Your contribution helps local residents direct funding to the people and places that need it most. Beyond giving, we encourage you to attend events, volunteer with these organizations, and celebrate the powerful impact they’re making in our community.