Fund for Omaha
The Fund for Omaha provides flexible grants to nonprofits advancing economic opportunity, housing, maternal health, and mental health to improve community well-being in the Omaha metro area.
Funder: Omaha Community Foundation
Due Dates: August 1, 2026: Full application deadline (applications accepted annually July 1 – August 1)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per award; general operating support; annual cycle
Summary: Supports Omaha-area nonprofits to strengthen essential services, economic stability, and community well-being in priority areas.
Key Information: Only nonprofits with annual budgets of $5 million or less are eligible.
Description
The Fund for Omaha, administered by the Omaha Community Foundation, provides grants to nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the Omaha metropolitan community. The program is designed to address gaps in essential services, foster economic stability, and enhance the overall well-being of local residents. Funding is intended to empower grassroots organizations, bolster nonprofit capacity, improve community systems, and increase connections among individuals and organizations.
Priority funding areas include economic opportunity, housing and neighborhoods, maternal health and birth outcomes, and mental and behavioral health. Grants are awarded as general operating support, allowing recipients flexibility to address their most pressing needs.
