Opportunities
Supporting Your Organization
We continue to grow and develop tools to support community-based organizations working toward an equitable and just way of life. Our annual grant process is where most of our partners start. We have two types of grants that we accept applications for each year. We also welcome your ideas or comments about the grant process! If you are not comfortable sharing with a team member directly, please feel free to post online at GrantAdvisor.org. There, you will also find other nonprofits’ reviews of our foundation, which may be helpful as you consider applying.
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Beloved Community
We are committed to Omaha and love to support those organizations that make our community more just and equitable. The Beloved Community application invites nonprofits working in Omaha that are new (or new to us) to introduce themselves to the foundation and share how they are making a positive impact. Beloved Community proposals may request up to $20,000. This portfolio is where many of our most treasured community partners apply year after year for operating dollars.
Applications for 2026 funding will open Monday, July 14th.
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Capacity Building
Innovation and big ideas are crucial for change-making and often require an infusion of funds to build the infrastructure of an organization, project, or program. We use larger grant amounts to support those organizations that can leverage these dollars into future abundance. Capacity Building proposals start at $21,000. These applications are more in-depth and require an established grantee relationship with the foundation.
Applications for 2026 funding will open Monday, July 14th.
All You Need to Know to Submit Your Application
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Grant Process
Find out how our foundation operates throughout the year.
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Important Dates
Mark the calendar! These are key grant cycle dates you will want to note.
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Tutorials
Watch videos our team created that dive deeper into our applications and grant management system.
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Weitz Fellows
Get to know about the program and how to apply to host a Weitz Fellow at your organization.