Omaha Community Foundation announces Refugee Community Grant (US)
Deadline: 31-Mar-21
The Omaha Community Foundation is pleased to announce applications for Refugee Community Grant Fund.
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The Refugee Community Grant Fund supports initiatives and organizations that benefit this community in Omaha. Currently, the Omaha Community Foundation is in partnership with an advisory board to aid in funding decisions, however, in the coming months, this board will transition to an all-resident-led decision-making group.
Funding Priorities
Financial Support for Research Projects that protect and preserve Wildlife
Voluntary Multi-donor Fund offering up to 100,000 USD to NGOs
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Research Grants of up to C$1 million per Women’s Empowerment Projects
SDG Funding of $20,000 is available for Women Empowerment and Gender Equality
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Funding Schemes for Large and Small-scale Projects helping to tackle Climate Change
Core Support Grants for Feminist Groups and Initiatives
Youth Initiative to enhance Peace and Security and Improve Democratic Governance in Africa
NGO Grants to advance Maternal, Child Health and HIV/AIDS Outcomes
Faith-based Foundation Funding for Construction Projects and Purchase of Books, Computers, Vehicles and Medical Equipment
Human Rights Grant Oppportunity ($200,000 CAD and $500,000 CAD) for LGBTQ2I Communities
International Funding for Cultural Heritage Preservation Projects
Funding priorities include, but are not limited to:
Family stabilization;
Education and culture;
Youth support and access;
Physical and mental health.
Funding Information
Up to $50,000 in grant funding will be awarded per grant cycle. Funding requests may not exceed $5,000. The average grant award is $1,000 to $5,000.
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Applicants must be public, tax-exempt organizations as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, OR working with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent who can receive funds on your behalf.
Innovative programs, initiatives, services, or other ideas within the above-stated focus areas that serve refugee communities in Douglas and Sarpy Counties.
Applicants’ policies and practices must be in alignment with the following non-discrimination clause:
Applicant organizations may not lawfully or unlawfully discriminate in their hiring practices or service provided to clients and/or customers based on race, ethnicity, religious preference, age, [mental, emotional, or physical] disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, or gender.
Additionally, organizations must submit their anti-discrimination policy at the time of application.
For more information, visit https://omahafoundation.org/nonprofits/community-interest-funds/refugee-community-grant-fund/