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Mission:

The Junior League of Omaha, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.  

  

In support of its mission, the Junior League of Omaha provides funds to assist the community.  The JLO's organizational priorities and available resources influence the allocation of Community Assistance Fund Grants.  Priority will be given to non-profit agencies committed to serving the JLO's signature project areas of children and women's issues.   

  

Restrictions:

The Junior League of Omaha does not provide funding for the following: 

·     Endowment funds or building fund drives  

·     Religious organizations for religious purposes 

·     Tickets or tables for benefit events 

·     Advertising for fund-raising activities 

·     Trips or tours 

·     Individual requests 

·     Agency staff 

·     Research groups 

  

Eligibility:

·     Agencies must have non-profit 501 (c) 3 status 

·     Agencies must be located in Douglas, Sarpy or Washington Counties in Nebraska  

·     Agencies with current JLO funded projects are not eligible for grants this or the following year 

  

Amount:

Grants are generally given in amounts of $1,000 per agency.