Nebraska Grants

The Jetton Charitable Fund supports school-age youth exposure to cultural education, including performing and visual arts programs and educational programs in natural science, technology, zoology, botany, and history. Grants of $20,000 and up are awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Omaha metropolitan area that serve at least 1,000 students annually.

The LGBTQIA2S+ Equality Fund provides grants to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and non-binary individuals and families in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area. Grants support healthcare, legal services, leadership development, and safe shelter for LGBTQIA2S+ communities, with up to $200,000 in total annual funding available.

The Futuro Latino Fund supports initiatives and organizations that benefit Latino communities in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area through resident-led decision making. Up to $175,000 in grant funding is awarded annually, with average grants of $10,000 to $15,000, to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets not exceeding $500,000.

The African American Unity Fund supports initiatives and organizations that benefit the African American community in Omaha through resident-led decision making. The program awards up to $225,000 annually in grants (up to $30,000 per organization) across funding priorities including arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, health and wellness, and capacity building.

The Omaha Neighborhood Grants program supports community leaders and resident-led organizations doing impactful work in Omaha neighborhoods. Up to $80,000 in grant funding is awarded annually, with an average grant of $2,500, to support projects that develop neighborhood resident leadership skills and address local priorities.

Point of Pride's HRT Access Fund provides direct financial assistance to transgender individuals who cannot afford gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy. Recipients receive 18 months of HRT-related care including telemedical visits, lab work, medical letters, and prescription cost coverage through partner providers.