The Omaha Venture Group (OVG), a giving circle facilitated by the Omaha Community Foundation, is excited to announce its 2026 grant cycle.
Donor Name: Omaha Community Foundation
State: Nebraska
County: Douglas County (NE), Sarpy County (NE)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
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.
Interest Areas
OVG focuses on venture philanthropy, 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.
Funding Information
Awards up to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
For more information, visit OCF.
