2010 Grants Timeline
March 19
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Grants workshop, 2 p.m.
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April 28
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Community initiated grants: applications due at the Women's Fund office
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June 2
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Excellence grants: applications due at the Women's Fund office
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October 28
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Recognize recipients and distribute awards at Women's Fund Fall Luncheon
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2010 Community Initiated Grants
In recognition of its 20th anniversary, the Women's Fund of Omaha will award three $20,000 Community Impact Grants grants in focus areas that reflect its historical emphasis - economic self sufficiency, domestic violence and leadership development.
CRITERIA FOR FUNDING
- Only 501(c)(3) organizations in the Omaha metropolitan area are eligible. However, an organization based outside of Omaha with an active program in Omaha will be considered.
- Only programs where at least 75% of clients served are women over the age of 18 will be considered.
- Grants are not made to individuals.
- Grants are not given for endowments or capital campaigns.
- Less consideration is given to applications from tax supported institutions, individual churches and similar religious groups, veteran and labor organizations, social clubs and fraternal organizations.
In making its funding decisions, the Women's Fund will give special consideration to:
- Organizations for which women are the primary decision makers.
- Organizations that address the needs of low-income and underserved women and women of color.
- Organizations demonstrating a specific and measurable impact on those served.
APPLYING FOR A GRANT
Applications were due April 28, 2010. Grant recipients will be announced at the Women's Fund's Fall Luncheon on Oct. 28. Check back early next year for information on 2011 grants.
2010 Excellence Grants
As in the past, a
$25,000 grant will recognize excellence in programming for women, and a
$20,000 grant will go to a girl-serving agency. The award monies may be
used for general operating expenses or programming. In making these
awards, the Women's Fund seeks to recognize programs that can
demonstrate successful outcomes in measurable and concrete terms.
Applications are due June 2.
Download the Women's Excellence Grant RFP and application.
Download the Girls' Excellence Grant RFP and application.
Questions? Call 827.9280 or e-mail the Women's Fund.