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Omaha Neighborhood Grants is sponsored by Omaha Community Foundation. For empowering local residents to lead initiatives and projects in their own neighborhoods, fostering active citizenship and community building in Omaha.
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Omaha Neighborhood Grants - Omaha Community Foundation Your partner in philanthropy. SEE advisor resources Omaha Neighborhood Grants The Omaha Neighborhood Grants program supports community leaders doing impactful work in their own neighborhoods; it’s about supporting residents who are making a difference right where they live and empowering neighbors to work together.
By connecting and empowering resident-led organizations and providing technical assistance and training, the Omaha Neighborhood Grants program takes a grassroots approach to addressing local priorities. Through practicing and growing active citizenship, we are building communities that reflect the vibrancy of Omaha. Funding decisions are made by a diverse committee of residents representing neighborhoods across Omaha.
→ Anyone can donate to our five Community Interest Funds , which includes Omaha Neighborhood Grants. Successful proposals will clearly address the primary goal of this program—to develop leadership skills of neighborhood residents which may include consensus-building, communications, project planning, fundraising, teamwork, and more.
Additionally, applicants are encouraged to incorporate additional program goals as applicable: To promote conversation and collaboration between neighbors as a means of developing shared priorities, and increasing neighborhood growth and engagement. To provide enhanced safety, beautification, organization, and/or social benefits to neighborhoods.
To strengthen relationships with the City of Omaha and/or related municipal agencies by ensuring that neighborhood associations are working in tandem with city agencies and in accordance with standard permit and approval processes. Up to $80,000 in grant funding will be awarded each year. The average grant award is $2,500.
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. Neighborhood associations/groups must be 1) located within city limits of Omaha, NE; AND 2) listed in the City of Omaha’s Neighborhood Directory . Applicants are not required to have a 501(c)(3) designation with the IRS.
*These requirements are subject to change annually. Additionally, the committee reserves the right to waive eligibility requirements to make awards that address critical community needs. Omaha Neighborhood Grants Committee Members All funding decisions are made by a resident-led committee.
Applications for new members to join are open annually March 1 – April 1. Learn more. Itzeni Nayeli Lopez, Co-Chair One Omaha is available to support residents who would like assistance in developing a project or building neighborhood capacity.
Learn more on their website and reach out at 402-913-0314 or info@oneomaha. org to get help. Questions?
We’re here to help. dasia@omahafoundation. org More in Community Interest Funds African American Unity Fund Refugee Community Grant Fund These programs put philanthropic decisions into the hands of residents who are most impacted by the grants.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Neighborhood associations/groups within Omaha city limits listed in the City of Omaha's Neighborhood Directory; 501(c)(3) status not required. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $80,000 awarded annually; average grant $2,500 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 1, 2027. 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.
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