Futuro Latino Fund Grant

Futuro Latino Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Omaha Community Foundation
Amount: US $10,000 - US $15,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The Futuro Latino Fund Grant, administered by the Omaha Community Foundation, empowers Latino communities in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area by funding initiatives that enhance cultural enrichment, socioeconomic well-being, and civic participation. With an annual budget of up to $150,000, the grant supports diverse projects focusing on arts, youth, health, and organizational capacity. Applications from organizations prioritizing Latino representation are encouraged, promoting sustainable practices and collaboration to effectively address community needs.

Overview

Supporting initiatives for the Latino community The Futuro Latino Fund supports initiatives and organizations that benefit Latino communities in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area. Grounded in resident-led decision making, the program is guided by a committee of Latino representatives who understand which investments will be most impactful in addressing the needs of their community. Program goals include: To contribute to the cultural enrichment, socioeconomic well-being, civic participation, and long-term sustainability of local Latino families, neighborhoods, and organizations.To promote organizational models that are self-sustaining and can effectively address the interests and concerns of the diverse Latino population.To support capacity-building and self-empowerment strategies among local Latino leaders and organizations. Funding Priorities Arts and cultureCommunity and economic developmentYouth, families, and womenHealth and wellnessCivic engagementOrganizational capacity building Applications that demonstrate collaboration among multiple organizations are encouraged. Latino/Latina/Latinx representation (among clients served, management, staff, and board members) is considered during the decision making process. Application Details Up to $150,000 in grant funding will be awarded each year. The average grant award is $10,000 to $15,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility requirementsApplicants must be a 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.The applicant organization’s annual operating budget may not exceed $500,000. No exceptions will be made.Innovative programs, initiatives, services or other ideas within the above-stated focus areas that serve Latinos in Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie Counties.Applicants from previous years may apply again this year if their final report was submitted to the Omaha Community Foundation.Applicants’ policies and practices must be in alignment with the following non-discrimination clause:The applicant organization does not lawfully or unlawfully discriminate in its hiring practices or service provision 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.

Ineligibility

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.