African American Unity Fund

African American Unity Fund is sponsored by Omaha Community Foundation. The African American Unity Fund focuses on arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, health and wellness, and capacity building initiatives and organizations benefiting the African American community in the Omaha area.

African American Unity Fund - Omaha Community Foundation Your partner in philanthropy. SEE advisor resources African American Unity Fund The African American Unity Fund supports initiatives and organizations that benefit this community in Omaha.

Grounded in resident-led decision making, the program is guided by a committee of African American representatives who understand what investments will be most impactful in addressing the needs of their community. → Anyone can donate to our five Community Interest Funds , which includes the African American Unity Fund.

Arts and Culture (visual arts, arts education, cultural programs) Basic Human Need s (food, shelter, clothing) Community Development (leadership training, neighborhood groups, youth programs) Health and Wellness (medical, dental, mental or behavioral health, nutrition, physical activities) Capacity Building (fundraising, technology or operating expenses) Applications that demonstrate collaboration among multiple organizations are encouraged.

African American representation (among clients served, management, staff, and board members) is considered during the decision making process. Up to $225,000 in grant funding will be awarded each year. Funding requests may not exceed $30,000.

The average grant award is $10,000 to $15,000. The application period is open annually January 1 – March 1 (11:59 PM). Applications must be submitted via the online grant portal .

Awards are announced via email in May. Projects must be completed in the year awarded. Applicants must be a public, tax-exempt organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, OR working with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent who can receive funds on your behalf.

The applicant organization’s annual operating budget may not exceed $500,000. No exceptions will be made. Innovative programs, initiatives, services, or other ideas within the above-stated focus areas that serve African Americans in Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie Counties.

Previous grant recipients may apply again if their final report was submitted to the Omaha Community Foundation.

Applicants’ policies and practices must be in alignment with the following non-discrimination clause: The applicant organization does not lawfully or unlawfully discriminate in its hiring practices or service provision to clients and/or customers based on race, ethnicity, religious preference, age, [mental, emotional, or physical] disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, or gender.

Additionally, organizations must submit their anti-discrimination policy at time of application. *These requirements, including eligibility of repeat, consecutive funding, funding priorities, and operating budget caps, are subject to change annually. African American Unity Fund Committee Members All funding decisions are made by a resident-led committee of individuals who identify as African American.

Applications for new members to join are open annually March 1 – April 1. Learn more. Questions?

We’re here to help. dasia@omahafoundation. org More in Community Interest Funds Refugee Community Grant Fund Omaha Neighborhood Grants These programs put philanthropic decisions into the hands of residents who are most impacted by the grants.

They are strategic investments meant to make a difference for those who will benefit from greater access to equity and opportunity. You can help us strengthen our community, and we can help you make your giving more effective. Be a part of the good we’re growing by contributing to one of our funds or opening your own philanthropic fund.