Refugee Community Grant Fund
The Omaha Community Foundation Refugee Community Grant supports Omaha-area projects that improve family, health, education, and inclusion outcomes for refugees, prioritizing community-led and refugee-informed initiatives.
Funder: Omaha Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Draft/coaching) | March 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $5,000–$15,000; maximum request $20,000–$25,000; total annual pool up to $165,000.
Summary: Supports Omaha-area initiatives benefiting refugees, prioritizing community-led projects in family, education, health, and inclusion.
Key Information: Projects must serve refugee communities in Douglas and Sarpy Counties, NE, and funds must be used within the award year.
Description
This grant supports projects and organizations serving the refugee community in Omaha, Nebraska, with a focus on family stabilization, youth support, education, culture, physical and mental health, and fostering belonging and inclusion. Administered by the Omaha Community Foundation in partnership with an advisory board that includes current or former refugees, the fund aims to ensure that funding decisions are community-informed. Collaborative proposals and those with meaningful refugee representation in leadership and service are encouraged.
