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One Omaha Mini-Grant

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Funding Amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

One Omaha Mini-Grant

Purpose: Lower barriers to entry to creating change in Omaha by providing funding quickly and directly to local community-based groups looking to create positive change.

Geographic Scope: Omaha, Nebraska

Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per group

Focus Areas:

  • Community-building projects

  • Neighborhood engagement and interaction

  • Community-based solutions to neighborhood issues

  • Projects that uplift marginalized communities

  • Arts and community programs

  • Food sovereignty and healing initiatives

  • Public space creation and maintenance

    • Eligibility Criteria:

  • Group must be based in Omaha

  • Project must be resident-led

  • Group had not received grant funds from One Omaha within the calendar year

  • At least four people must be involved in the project

    • Evaluation Criteria:

  • Organizes more members of the community

  • Identifies an issue and seeks a community-based solution

  • Aims to uplift marginalized folks

  • Project is short term but is part of an ongoing initiative for social change

    • What They Don't Fund:

  • Projects from community groups already established enough to apply for other types of funding

  • Projects that are not community-led

  • Projects where applicant is unclear if they are part of the community they're serving

    • Program History:

  • Launched in June 2021

  • 2021: $5,000 distributed to 9 groups (out of 21 applicants)

  • 2023: $5,000 distributed to 5 groups (out of 22 applicants)

  • As of 2024: Nearly $20,000 distributed to more than 30 groups since 2020

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (402) 913-0314

  • Email: info@oneomaha.org

  • Website: oneomaha.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    General Requirements:

  • Submit application during the open grant cycle (typically opens in May annually)

  • Include all required materials and documents

  • Follow all grant parameters and directions carefully

  • Respond to all parts of questions

  • Follow provided examples and formats

    • Application Should Include:

  • Project Vision: Overall vision and how grant funds will be used to accomplish the vision

  • Community Need: Clearly describe the need that the project will meet in the community and how it will make an impact

  • Project Details: Dates, times, number of people involved, and overall timeline

  • Budget: Detailed budget showing how grant funds will be used; triple-check all math

  • Funding Sources: If grant only covers part of project, explain where rest of funding comes from

  • Credibility: Past accomplishments demonstrating ability to succeed; partnerships with other organizations

  • Narrative: Clear, concise language avoiding jargon; short, easy-to-follow sentences; use of statistics to support story

    • Tips for Strong Applications:

  • Follow all directions carefully

  • Establish credibility and demonstrate capability

  • Tell your group's story in a way that inspires or moves the reader

  • Use clear language and avoid jargon; define specific terminology

  • Focus on solutions rather than problems

  • Include dates, times, number of people involved, and project timeline

  • Use spell checker before submission

  • Do not procrastinate; allow plenty of time for writing, editing, and gathering input

  • Have others review your work for accuracy

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    community-developmentgrassrootsartsfood-security

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