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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 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.

This fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Washington County that preserve and maintain historical and cultural properties, promote the fine arts, and encourage interest in history and historic preservation. The fund awarded over $89,000 to 13 organizations in 2025, with applications released annually in January.

The FANS Fund provides emergency assistance to individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations in Washington County, MD addressing urgent community needs. Organizations and individuals can submit requests via a Request Form, with awards up to $1,000 based on the severity and urgency of the need.

Point of Pride's Annual Transgender Surgery Fund provides direct financial assistance to transgender individuals who cannot afford gender-affirming surgery. The program is a scholarship-like grant that covers surgical costs for eligible procedures performed in the United States. Applications open November 1 and close November 30 each year.