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

July 15, 2026: Annual application submission deadline (application period June 1–July 15)

Grants of $20,000 and up; awarded annually for programmatic support.

Supports Omaha-area nonprofits providing cultural, arts, science, and history enrichment for school-age youth beyond the classroom.

Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations in operation for at least 5 years and serving at least 1,000 students annually.

--- ## Description The Jetton Charitable Fund, administered by the Omaha Community Foundation, is dedicated to supporting programs that expose school-age youth in the Omaha area to cultural education. The fund prioritizes initiatives delivered by cultural institutions—such as performing and visual arts organizations, museums, and science centers—that extend learning and enrichment opportunities beyond traditional classroom settings. Supported programs may include performing and visual arts, natural sciences, technology, zoological, botanical, and historical educational activities, with a strong emphasis on community-wide impact. --- ## Due Dates - July 15, 2026: Annual application submission deadline (application period June 1–July 15) - Previous deadlines: July 15 (annually) Awards are announced via email in September. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants of $20,000 and up are awarded annually. - Funding is primarily for programmatic support, with rare exceptions for capacity building. - Typical awards are for one year; organizations may reapply in subsequent years if eligibility is maintained. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria: - Be a public, tax-exempt organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. - Have been in existence for at least 5 years. - Allocate at least 75% of their annual operating budget to program delivery. - Serve the general population (not limited by demographics, except for age-specific youth programming). - Serve a minimum of 1,000 students annually. - Primarily serve the Omaha metropolitan area; in special circumstances, organizations in Lincoln, Nebraska, or across Nebraska and Southwest Iowa may be considered. - Organizations that received a grant in the previous year are eligible to reapply if they have submitted the required evaluation report. - Must have non-discriminatory policies in hiring and service provision. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Omaha Community Foundation grant portal](https://omahafoundation.org/submit). - Organizations must create an account in the grant system; only one account per organization is permitted. - Required information includes EIN/Tax ID, executive officer details, and documentation of eligibility. - The application window is open annually from June 1 to July 15. - Awards are communicated by email in September. --- ## Additional Information - The fund focuses on supporting programs that reach beyond the classroom and are accessible to the broader community. - While priority is given to Omaha-area organizations, exceptional programs in Lincoln, Nebraska, or across Nebraska and Southwest Iowa may be eligible. - The primary purpose is to fund programmatic activities, with rare exceptions for capacity-building requests. - Past recipients and additional field of interest funds can be reviewed on the [Omaha Community Foundation website](https://omahafoundation.org/nonprofits/field-of-interest-funds/). --- ## External Links - [Jetton Charitable Fund Program Page](https://omahafoundation.org/nonprofits/field-of-interest-funds/jetton-charitable-fund/) - [Omaha Community Foundation Grant Portal](https://omahafoundation.org/submit) - [Application Portal (Submittable)](https://omahafoundation.submittable.com/submit) - [Field of Interest Funds Overview](https://omahafoundation.org/nonprofits/field-of-interest-funds/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------|----------------------|------------------------------------|---------------| | Laura Contreras | Senior Program Manager| [laura@omahafoundation.org](mailto:laura@omahafoundation.org) | 402-884-0792 | | General Inquiries| Omaha Community Foundation | [info@omahafoundation.org](mailto:info@omahafoundation.org) | 402-342-3458 | | Aaron Koontz | Grants Administrator | [aaron@omahafoundation.org](mailto:aaron@omahafoundation.org) | 402-939-6780 |

Jetton Charitable Fund

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