The Futuro Latino Fund supports initiatives and organizations that benefit Latino communities in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area.
Donor Name: Omaha Community Foundation
State: Nebraska
County: Douglas County (NE), Sarpy County (NE) and Pottawattamie County (NE)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2023
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
- 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
- Arts and culture
- Community and economic development
- Youth, families, and women
- Health and wellness
- Civic engagement
- Organizational capacity building
Applications that demonstrate collaboration among multiple organizations are encouraged. Latino/Latina/Latinx representation (among clients served, management, staff, and board members) is considered during the decision making process.
Funding Information
Up to $175,000 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.
- Applicants’ policies and practices must be in alignment with the following non-discrimination clause: The applicant organization does not lawfully or unlawfully discriminate in its hiring practices or service provision to clients and/or customers based on race, ethnicity, religious preference, age, [mental, emotional, or physical] disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, or gender.
- Additionally, organizations must submit their anti-discrimination policy at time of application.
For more information, visit Omaha Community Foundation.
