Richard A. Shaw Fund
The Richard A. Shaw Fund supports Omaha-area nonprofits and schools advancing history, nature, outdoor education, and animal-related programs, with preference for equine therapy projects.
Funder: Omaha Community Foundation
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Annual application deadline; open June 1 – July 15)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,500 total per year, awarded through a maximum of two grants.
Summary: Supports Omaha-area nonprofits and public schools advancing history, nature, outdoor education, and animal-related programs, with preference for equine therapy.
Key Information: Grant funds are for programming/projects only; operating expenses are not eligible.
Description
The Richard A. Shaw Fund, administered by the Omaha Community Foundation, honors Richard Shaw’s legacy by supporting nonprofit organizations and public schools that reflect his passion for history, nature, and education. The fund is designed to foster appreciation for history and the natural world, especially among young people, and to support animal-related programs with a preference for equine therapy. Grants are awarded annually and are intended to fund specific programming or projects, not operating expenses.
