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Community Interest Funds is a grant program from the Omaha Community Foundation that supports nonprofits and neighborhood groups in the Omaha metro area through five resident-led, community-driven funding programs.
The five funds include the African American Unity Fund, Refugee Community Grant Fund, Omaha Neighborhood Grants, and additional community-focused funds, each governed by community members who review proposals and decide on awards based on local needs. In 2025, the program awarded $664,994 to 86 organizations. Applications are accepted from January through early March each year.
Eligibility and priority areas vary by fund, but all funded projects must serve people living in the Omaha metro.
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Community Interest Funds accepting 2026 applications from Omaha nonprofits, neighborhood groups - Omaha Community Foundation Your partner in philanthropy.
SEE advisor resources Community Interest Funds accepting 2026 applications from Omaha nonprofits, neighborhood groups Omaha Community Foundation   Dec 29th, 2025 The Omaha Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026 Community Interest Funds grant program from January 1 through 11:59 p. m. March 1.
Eligibility requirements and priority areas vary by grant program. All must serve people living in the Omaha metro. Learn more about our five Community Interest Funds: African American Unity Fund Refugee Community Grant Fund Omaha Neighborhood Grants In 2025, the Community Interest Funds awarded a total of $664,994 to 86 nonprofits and neighborhood groups.
See the list of grant recipients. Grants made through the Community Interest Funds are strategic investments. Community members lead the grant process.
Each committee is made up of residents who come from or identify with the population being served. They review proposals and decide which projects to fund based on the needs they are seeing in their respective communities.
Grant Application Support We’re hosting a series of Community Interest Funds Info Sessions to help nonprofits and neighborhood groups learn more about the application process, ask questions, and strengthen their proposals. Community Interest Funds Info Session: Learn, Ask, Apply (Virtual) • Tuesday, January 13 | 12-1:30 p. m.
• Wednesday, January 14 | 6-7:30 p. m. Community Interest Funds Info Session: Learn, Ask, Apply (In Person) • Friday, January 16 | 12-1:30 p.
m. at The { } Exchange | Real Estate Education and Trade School, 1701 N 24th St. #102 Almuerzo & Aprendizaje: Fondo Futuro Latino (en español) • Friday, January 23 | 11:30 a.
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at the Goodwill Retail Store & Donation Center, 3505 L St. Schedule a private coaching session. We are offering one-on-one coaching sessions from January 5 through February 20, available in English and Spanish.
Start a draft of your proposal in our online grant portal , then submit your draft and complete this form to request grant coaching support. » If you are only applying to Omaha Neighborhood Grants: One Omaha is here to help neighborhood groups navigate the grant process with the following resources. Visioning Sessions.
Use asset-based community development strategies to brainstorm and organize project ideas. Available August through January. Contact Alex O’Hanlon at alex@oneomaha.
org to schedule. Technical Support. Get small group assistance with your application from January through February.
Email Alex to set up a meeting. We’re partnering with the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) to support nonprofits in building essential grant writing skills. Sessions are free and open to all grant seekers.
Wednesday, January 21 from 12-1:30 p. m. Building a Project Budget Wednesday, January 28 from 12-1:30 p.
m. Omaha Community Foundation, 1120 S. 101st St.
, first floor conference room Fiscal Agents & Agreements Wednesday, January 28 from 12-1:30 p. m. Omaha Community Foundation, 1120 S.
101st St. , first floor conference room Grant Writing 101 for Spanish Speakers Wednesday, February 18 from 12-1:30 p. m.
Omaha Community Foundation’s resident-led grant programs award $665K to 86 organizations Each year, the Omaha Community Foundation is proud to partner with local residents who know their communities best.
Through our Community Interest Funds, neighbors come together to support grassroots projects […] Tri-County LTRG Honored with Good Neighbor Award for Ongoing Tornado Recovery Work The Tri-County Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) recently received the Good Neighbor Award from the American Red Cross, recognizing its steady humanitarian leadership following the Arbor Day tornadoes of 2024.
The award highlights the […] 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.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits and neighborhood groups in Omaha, Nebraska. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.