Grant Opportunities

As a resource and partner to local nonprofits in the community, the Foundation offers robust grant programming throughout the year.

How to Apply

First, visit the grant page you are interested in and read the program details and eligibility requirements. All grant applications are received via our online grant portal.

When you are ready to apply:

• Follow any “Apply” button if you have not yet started an application or created an account in the grant portal.
• Log in to the grant portal if you have already created an account, started an application, or need to submit a grant report.

Grant applications are accepted annually during the following dates, closing at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of each application period.

January 1 – March 1

Our five Community Interest Funds use a resident-led grantmaking model. A committee for each fund is made up of residents who come from or identify with the population being served.

• African American Unity Fund: Focuses on arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, health and wellness, and capacity building initiatives and organizations benefiting the African American community
• Futuro Latino Fund: Arts and culture, community and economic development, health and wellness, civic engagement, capacity building, and youth, families, and women in the Latinx community
• LGBTQIA2S+ Equality Fund: Workforce development, healthcare accessibility, justice system involvement, public leadership, and safe shelter and homelessness prevention initiatives and organizations benefiting the queer community
• Refugee Community Grant Fund: Family stabilization and youth support services, education and culture, physical and mental health, and fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion among the refugee community
• Omaha Neighborhood Grants: For empowering local residents to lead initiatives and projects in their own neighborhoods, fostering active citizenship and community building in Omaha

January 1 – February 7

• Omaha Venture Group Grants: Focuses on four interest areas: arts and culture; education and workforce; health; and civic engagement, neighborhoods, and safety.

June 1 – July 15

• Jetton Charitable Fund: Youth access to the arts, history, and natural sciences
• Creche Childhood Education Fund: Early childhood education 
• Richard A. Shaw Fund: History, natural sciences, and outdoor education

July 1 – August 1

• Fund for Omaha: Advancing racial equity and social justice
• Building Healthy Futures Fund: For programs that provide access to healthcare for children

Southwest Iowa Grants

Looking for information on Southwest Iowa grant programs? Visit the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa page and select your county.

Grant Writing Resources

Program Planning and Evaluation (PDF)

Proposal Budget Worksheet (XLS)

Organization Budget Worksheet (XLS)