The Omaha Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Futuro Latino Fund to support initiatives and organizations that benefit Latino communities in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area.
Donor Name: Omaha Community Foundation
States: Nebraska, Iowa
Counties: Douglas County (NE), Sarpy County (NE), and Pottawattamie County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $15,000
Details:
Grounded in resident-led decision making, the program is guided by a committee of Latino representatives who understand which investments will be most impactful in addressing the needs of their community.
Program goals include:
- To contribute to the cultural enrichment, socioeconomic well-being, civic participation, and long-term sustainability of local Latino families, neighborhoods, and organizations.
- To promote organizational models that are self-sustaining and can effectively address the interests and concerns of the diverse Latino population.
- To support capacity-building and self-empowerment strategies among local Latino leaders and organizations.
Funding priorities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Arts and culture
- Community and economic development
- Youth, families, and women
- Health and wellness
- Civic engagement
- Organizational capacity building
Funding Information
Up to $150,000 in grant funding will be awarded each year. The average grant award is $10,000 to $15,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 Latinos in Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie Counties.
- Applicants from previous years may apply again this year if their final report was submitted to the Omaha Community Foundation.
For more information, visit Futuro Latino Fund.
