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Omaha Venture Group Grants (Arts and Culture focus) is a grant from the Omaha Community Foundation that funds innovative nonprofit initiatives expanding community engagement in arts and cultural programming. The Omaha Venture Group (OVG), a giving circle facilitated by the Omaha Community Foundation, practices venture philanthropy to support bold, fledgling initiatives in the Omaha metro area.
Since its founding in 2002, OVG has awarded over $800,000 to 178 organizations. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or work with a fiscal agent, serve Omaha metro residents, and have an annual budget under $500,000. Awards of up to $10,000 are available, with applications accepted from February 1 to March 1, 2026.
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Omaha Venture Group seeking 2026 grant applications in five interest areas - Omaha Community Foundation Your partner in philanthropy. SEE advisor resources Omaha Venture Group seeking 2026 grant applications in five interest areas Molly Mullen   Jan 15th, 2026 The Omaha Venture Group (OVG), a giving circle facilitated by the Omaha Community Foundation, is excited to announce its 2026 grant cycle.
If your nonprofit has a bold vision and a fledgling initiative that can make a difference in our community, we encourage you to apply for an OVG grant. Applications will be accepted from February 1 to March 1, 2026 . For more than two decades, OVG has empowered emerging philanthropists to pool their resources and direct meaningful funding to innovative nonprofits.
Since its founding in 2002, OVG has granted over $800,000 to 178 organizations, driving grassroots impact across the Omaha metro. Why Apply for an OVG Grant? OVG focuses on venture philanthropy , awarding up to $10,000 to initiatives that spark growth and innovation.
Each year, grants are awarded in the following interest areas: Arts and Culture : Expanding community engagement in arts and cultural programming. Health : Removing barriers to access quality healthcare, mental health services, and nutrition. Neighborhoods, Civic Engagement, and Safety : Building stronger, inclusive neighborhoods with safe housing, public spaces, and connectivity.
Workforce and Education : Creating pathways to living-wage jobs and improving educational access and outcomes. Youth Sports : Expanding access to quality youth sports experiences. OVG seeks new nonprofits or bold new initiatives within established organizations and invests in newer ideas to make a big impact on the growth of the nonprofit.
To apply, nonprofits must: Be a public, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit or working with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fiscal agent who can receive funds on your behalf. Serve residents in the Omaha metro area. Have an annual budget of $500,000 or less.
Fit into one of the five interest areas. Have not received OVG funding in the last three grant cycles. The application process is designed to be straightforward: Applications will be open from February 1 and close on March 1, 2026, by 11:59 p.
m. CST. OVG interest groups will review applications and select award recipients.
Applicants will be notified if they are selected or not selected for an award in April 2026. Applicants may be asked to complete a site visit with an interest group from the giving circle. This site visit is intended to give OVG members a better understanding of your nonprofit.
Site visits will be completed by April 30, 2026 . Check out the 2025 Recipients, 2024 Recipients , 2023 Recipients, 2022 Recipients . Award recipients will be invited to our Celebration Night event on May 7, 2026 , where they will celebrate with OVG members.
All potential grants awarded by OVG are subject to a grant agreement with the Omaha Community Foundation. Make Your Vision a Reality At OVG, we believe that grassroots initiatives are the foundation of a thriving community. We are passionate about supporting nonprofits with the courage to dream big and the commitment to making Omaha a better place for all.
Don’t miss the chance to bring your ideas to life with an OVG grant. Apply today and join the movement of innovators shaping the future of the Omaha metro. For questions, contact us at ovg@omahafoundation.
org . Community Interest Funds accepting 2026 applications from Omaha nonprofits, neighborhood groups The Omaha Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026 Community Interest Funds grant program from January 1 through 11:59 p. m.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations working in arts and culture within the Omaha metropolitan area. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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