[Omaha Community Foundation](https://omahafoundation.org)

August 1, 2026 (annual submission window July 1 – August 1)

Minimum $50,000 per award; annual grants with potential for multi-year support.

Supports programs improving healthcare access for school-age youth in Omaha to foster academic achievement and well-being.

--- ## Description The Building Healthy Futures Fund is designed to support learning and academic achievement for school-age youth in the Omaha community by improving access to quality healthcare. The fund prioritizes holistic, collaborative care and seeks to address health needs and service gaps, particularly for youth with limited access. Emphasis is placed on systems-level solutions, impactful partnerships, and innovative approaches that break down barriers to care and strengthen families. Funding is available for projects that focus on primary, vision, dental, hearing, and mental health access, as well as advocacy and programming that normalize and expand mental health care. --- ## Due Dates - Annual submission window: July 1 – August 1 - Next due date: August 1, 2026 - Awards announced by October 31 --- ## Funding Amount - Minimum grant size: $50,000 per award - Grants are made annually, with the possibility of multi-year support depending on project scope and impact --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be public, tax-exempt organizations as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or work with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent. - Projects must serve Omaha Public Schools students and/or their families (services do not have to take place within school buildings). - Organizations must have policies and practices aligned with a non-discrimination clause covering race, ethnicity, religion, age, ability/disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, and gender. --- ## Application Process - Review program details and eligibility on the [program page](https://omahafoundation.org/nonprofits/building-healthy-futures-fund/). - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [online grant portal](https://omahafoundation.org/submit). - If you are new to the portal, create an account with your organization’s EIN or Tax ID and executive officer contact information. - For technical assistance or questions about the portal, contact the Grants Administrator. - Award notifications are sent via email by October 31. --- ## Additional Information - The fund prioritizes collaborative projects and those that address healthcare issues at a systems level. - Both programmatic support and advocacy efforts are eligible. - Multi-year requests are considered based on the nature and impact of the proposed work. - An interactive map of child and adolescent health resources in Omaha is available [here](https://embed.kumu.io/43996609cc5fc9d9f2d13c81e9098b70#omaha-metro-children-and-adolescent-health-resources). --- ## External Links - [Building Healthy Futures Fund program page](https://omahafoundation.org/nonprofits/building-healthy-futures-fund/) - [Omaha Community Foundation grant opportunities](https://omahafoundation.org/nonprofits/grant-opportunities/) - [Online grant portal (apply)](https://omahafoundation.org/submit) - [Application resources and budget worksheets](https://omahafoundation.org/nonprofits/grant-opportunities/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------| | Laura Contreras | Senior Program Manager | [laura@omahafoundation.org](mailto:laura@omahafoundation.org) | 402-884-0792 | | Dasia Horne | Senior Program Manager | [dasia@omahafoundation.org](mailto:dasia@omahafoundation.org) | 402-933-4245 | | Aaron Koontz | Grants Administrator | [aaron@omahafoundation.org](mailto:aaron@omahafoundation.org) | 402-939-6780 |

Building Healthy Futures Fund

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