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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 Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations carrying out important work in the Greater Itasca Area. The annual grant cycle runs from July 15 to September 1, with funding decisions made by donors, advisory committees, or the Foundation based on project impact and community benefit.

The Vos Trust, administered by the Pella Community Foundation, provides grants of $5,000 or more to nonprofit organizations that prioritize faith-based organizations and those serving the disadvantaged while enhancing quality of life in the Pella community. Applications are accepted annually with an October 1st deadline, and grants are awarded once per year in November.

The Pella Community Foundation awards grants through its Garden Chapel Donor Advised Funds to support creative and innovative programs that enhance quality of life in the Pella, Iowa area, particularly those providing bereavement services, hospice, and end-of-life services. Grants are made once per year with applications due by October 1st for November funding decisions.

The McGregor Lakes Area Foundation provides grants to nonprofits and community organizations in the McGregor Lakes Area of Minnesota to support community needs, environmental sustainability and stewardship, and endowment development. The foundation has distributed over $95,000 since 1992 and accepts applications during its annual grant cycle.

The Racine Community Foundation provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations strengthening Racine County through funding in six focus areas: Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, Environment, Healthcare, and Human Services. Organizations must submit a Letter of Intent by January 31 and, if accepted, are invited to apply during assigned spring, summer, or fall grant cycles.

The Partner Grants cycle provides funding for one-time needs and specific projects serving Portage and Waushara Counties. Nonprofits, schools, government entities, and established community groups can request up to $5,000 for projects aligned with five mission areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Helping People, and Wellness.

The YEP (Youth Engagement in Philanthropy) Grantmaking Program provides grants to verified nonprofit agencies serving children and youth ages 0-22 in the Community Foundation's service area. Applications are open from December 1 to February 1 annually, with grants ranging from $500 to $5,000. Youth grantmakers review and award all grants with staff assistance.

A single online application for students to apply for hundreds of scholarship awards for college, career training, or graduate school. Most scholarships require a connection to West Michigan (current or past residents). The application opens December 1 and closes March 1 each year, with nearly $700,000 awarded 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.

The Richard A. Shaw Fund supports nonprofit organizations and public schools in the Omaha metropolitan area that advance history, natural sciences, outdoor education, and animal welfare programs. Awards of up to $3,500 are granted annually during the June 1 – July 15 application period.

An annual grant program that awards approximately $25,000 (maximum three grants) to support educational programming and projects for underserved children up to 12 years old in the Omaha metropolitan area. Funded by the endowment of the historic Creche Home for Children, grants support 501(c)(3) organizations providing childhood educational services.

A suite of grant programs from the Omaha Community Foundation that support nonprofits working in specific areas of activity, including youth access to arts and sciences, early childhood education, and history and outdoor education. Applications are accepted annually from June 1 to July 15, with awards announced in September.

The Fund for Omaha provides grants up to $25,000 to local nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities through improved access to essential services, economic opportunity, housing, maternal health, and mental/behavioral health. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations with annual budgets of $5 million or less serving the Omaha metropolitan area.

The Building Healthy Futures Fund supports learning for school-age youth by improving access to quality healthcare, including primary, vision, dental, and hearing care as well as mental health services. The program awards grants of at least $50,000 to eligible organizations serving Omaha Public Schools students and their families.

The Women's Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations, informal groups of women, and emerging grassroots organizations in Lorain County that serve women and children. The competitive grant program opens August 1 and has a September 1 deadline annually, with board decisions in October.