Lunch & Learn: Community Interest Funds

Join the Omaha Community Foundation for an insightful Lunch & Learn focused on the grant opportunities available through our five Community Interest Funds. These resident-led grant programs are for nonprofits and neighborhood groups.

Whether you're new to grant writing or seeking to refine your skills, you'll leave this session with actionable takeaways.

Prefer to meet online? We're hosting a virtual session on Thursday, February 6 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

¿Necesitas español? This session will be offered in Spanish on Thursday, January 30 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Goodwill in Stockyards Plaza, 3505 L St.

WHY ATTEND

This Lunch & Learn is a unique opportunity to:

• Immerse yourself in an interactive learning environment. We invite you to participate in discussions, ask questions, and share experiences.
• Receive expert guidance to enhance your grant writing skills and overall application. We'll provide practical strategies to effectively communicate your organization's story and mission.
• Gain insights from current committee members who will make funding decisions. Hear about successful grant applications, common challenges, and how to align your proposals with grant program priorities.

MORE INFO

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded a total of $845,000 to 90 local nonprofits and neighborhood groups in the 2024 grant cycle.

Grants made through our Community Interest Funds are strategic investments meant to increase access and equity. We ask community members to lead grant processes using their own power and understanding.

These resident-led grantmaking programs include:

• African American Unity Fund
• Futuro Latino Fund
• LGBTQIA2S+ Equality Fund
• Refugee Community Grant Fund
• Omaha Neighborhood Grants

Each committee is made up of residents who come from or identify with the population being served. They review proposals and decide which projects to fund based on the needs they are seeing in their community.

Host or Publisher Omaha Community Foundation