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

June 1, 2026 (application opens) | July 15, 2026 (application deadline)

Up to three grants awarded annually; total pool approximately $25,000; organizations may apply annually but can receive a grant only once every three years.

Supports innovative educational programming and projects for underserved children up to age 12 in the Omaha metro area; operating expenses are not eligible.

--- ## Description The Creche Childhood Education Fund, managed by the Omaha Community Foundation, provides annual grants to support educational programming and projects that benefit underserved children up to age 12 in the Omaha metropolitan area (Douglas, Sarpy, or Pottawattamie Counties). The fund is rooted in the legacy of the Creche Home for Children and is designed to continue its historic mission of helping children by supporting impactful, innovative educational initiatives. Grants are intended for project or program support and cannot be used for general operating expenses. --- ## Due Dates - June 1, 2026: Application period opens - July 15, 2026: Application deadline (applications close at 11:59 p.m.) Awards are announced via email in September. --- ## Funding Amount - Approximately $25,000 is available annually, distributed across up to three grants. - Organizations may apply each year but can only receive a grant once every three years. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be public 501(c)(3) organizations. - Projects must benefit childhood educational services for underserved children up to 12 years old. - The organization must be located in the Omaha metropolitan area (Douglas, Sarpy, or Pottawattamie Counties). - Grant funds may not be used for operating expenses. - Applicants must have non-discriminatory policies and practices regarding hiring and service provision (covering race, ethnicity, religion, age, ability/disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, and gender). --- ## Application Process - Review program details and eligibility requirements on the [grant page](https://omahafoundation.org/nonprofits/field-of-interest-funds/creche-childhood-education-fund/). - Applications are submitted online via the [grant portal](https://omahafoundation.submittable.com/submit). - If your organization does not have an account in the new system (launched January 2025), create one with your EIN/Tax ID and executive officer information. - Awards are announced by email in September. - For technical issues with the portal, contact Aaron Koontz at [aaron@omahafoundation.org](mailto:aaron@omahafoundation.org) or 402-939-6780. --- ## Additional Information - Organizations may apply each year but are only eligible to receive a grant once every three years. - Past recipients and further details are available on the [program page](https://omahafoundation.org/nonprofits/field-of-interest-funds/creche-childhood-education-fund/). --- ## External Links - [Creche Childhood Education Fund Program Page](https://omahafoundation.org/nonprofits/field-of-interest-funds/creche-childhood-education-fund/) - [Omaha Community Foundation Grant Opportunities](https://omahafoundation.org/nonprofits/grant-opportunities/) - [Online Grant Portal](https://omahafoundation.submittable.com/submit) - [Field of Interest Funds Overview](https://omahafoundation.org/nonprofits/field-of-interest-funds/) --- ## 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 | ---

Creche Childhood Education Fund

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