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Mission To provide philanthropic support to improve the quality of life of Latino families and communities in Omaha. Goals 1. To contribute to the cultural enrichment, socio-economic well-being, civic participation and long-term sustainability of local Latino families, neighborhoods and organizations. 2. To promote organizational models that are self-sustaining and can effectively address the interests and concerns of the diverse Latino population. 3. To support capacity-building and self-empowerment strategies among local Latino leaders and organizations. Focus Areas 1. Arts and culture (for example, performance, visual arts, arts education, cultural programs) 2. Community and economic development (for example, neighborhood groups, housing, safety, programs on entrepreneurship and employment) 3. Youth, families, and women (for example, family programs, high school leaders programs, senior centers, projects that support and promote Latinas’ empowerment) 4. Health and wellness (for example, medical, dental, mental or behavioral health, food pantries, nutrition, physical activities) 5. Civic engagement (for example, programs connecting Latinos with government or business leaders, nonpartisan efforts to give Latinos opportunities for influence of policymaking, grassroots advocacy) 6. Organizational capacity building (for example, board development, staff training, fundraising, technology) Eligibility requirements for 2010 1. Public, tax-exempt organization 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 2. Annual organizational budget of $300,000 or less 3. Innovative programs, initiatives, services or other ideas within the focus areas that serve Latinos in Omaha, Nebraska 4. Applicants from 2009 may apply again this year. Those who received grants last year are eligible provided an evaluation report has been submitted to the Omaha Community Foundation. Restrictions The Omaha Community Foundation does not make grants in support of individuals, for political campaigns or lobbying efforts, for new small businesses established for personal gain or profit, to support annual fund drives, capital campaigns, to fund an agency’s deficit or endowment, or for the direct support of religious activities. Secular activities provided by religious organizations may be eligible for grant funds.
Additional Information
Please note that these requirements, including eligibility of repeat grantees, focus areas, and budget limit, are subject to change annually. Historically, the typical grant size is $10,000, although the committee considers smaller and larger requests (approximately $5,000-$20,000). Applications that propose collaborative projects among multiple organizations are welcome. Organizations with a significant percentage of Latino and Latina clients, management, staff, and board members will receive extra consideration by the committee. The committee reserves the right to waive eligibility requirements to make awards to address critical community needs. Application procedure for 2010 The Omaha Community Foundation has started accepting proposals via a web-based form available at: http://www.tfaforms.com/160805.
Applications must be submitted online. The deadline for submission is August 2, 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions1. After I start filling out the online application form, can I save my work and come back later? Yes. You will have the option to use your e-mail address as your login and set your own password. 2. Can I start working on the application questions or share them with colleagues before filling out the online application? Yes. The application questions are available as a pdf download at the end of this page. Please note that this is for informational purposes only and is not the application form itself. 3. Do you have any tips for filling out the form? Be concise. For several of the application questions, there is a maximum number of characters allowed for your answer. We recommend this process: · Compose your answer in a word processing document. · Do a character count (under “Review” or “Tools”, then “Word Count”). Make edits if your answer exceeds the number of characters allowed. · Use spell check. · Copy and paste your answers into the online form. 4. Will I be able to save a copy of my proposal? Yes. You will have a chance to do a final review of your application before you submit it, at which point you can print a copy for your records. Again, we recommend composing your answers in a word processing document that you can also save for your records. 5. What are the important dates to remember? August 2, 2010: Application deadline Late September: Grant Committee meets Early October: Awards announced 6. Will there be any training sessions on how to use this new application system? Yes. Training sessions will be held at the AIM Institute, 1905 Harney Street, Omaha, NE. The door to the AIM Training Lab is on the north side of the building. Please choose one of the dates below and call or e-mail Sarah Gilbert at 342-3458 or sarah@omahafoundation.org to reserve your space. July 1: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. July 8: 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. July 20: 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. July 21: Noon – 1:30 p.m. July 22: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. 7. Do I have to attend a training session to submit a proposal? No. The training session is not required to submit a proposal. 8. What if I have other questions or cannot attend a training session? | 
