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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 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 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.

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.

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 Fayette County Community Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government entities serving Fayette County. Grants support community betterment, education and youth development, and human services. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with specific grant cycles opening September 1, 2025 and due October 15, 2025.

The Butler County Community Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other tax-exempt organizations for projects serving Butler County residents. The foundation operates on annual grant cycles with applications opening September 1, 2025 and a deadline of October 15, 2025, with awards announced in December.

The Benton County Community Foundation offers grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other tax-exempt organizations for projects serving Benton County. Grants are awarded through an annual cycle with applications reviewed by a local committee to improve quality of life in the county.

The Floyd County Community Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government entities serving Floyd County, Iowa. Grants support projects that improve quality of life in the community, with applications reviewed by a local committee.

The Fayette County Community Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other tax-exempt organizations serving Fayette County, Iowa. Grants support projects that improve quality of life in the county, with applications reviewed by a local committee during annual grant cycles.

The Butler County Community Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other tax-exempt organizations for charitable projects that improve quality of life in Butler County. Applications are accepted on a competitive grant cycle basis with an open date of September 1, 2025 and a deadline of October 15, 2025.

The Benton County Community Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government entities serving Benton County, Iowa. Grants support organizations working to improve quality of life across arts & culture, community betterment, environment & animal welfare, and health.

The Chickasaw County Community Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other tax-exempt organizations serving Chickasaw County. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through their online grant management system, with the current cycle opening November 15, 2025 and closing January 15, 2026, with awards announced in March.

The Franklin County Community Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other tax-exempt organizations for charitable projects serving Franklin County. Grants support various areas including arts and culture, community betterment, health, and human services, with awards made through an annual grant cycle.

The Chickasaw County Community Foundation offers grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other tax-exempt organizations for projects serving Chickasaw County. Applications are accepted on a fixed grant cycle with an open date of November 15, 2025 and a deadline of January 15, 2026, with awards announced in March.