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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – People hoping to get community-based projects up and running in Omaha will soon get some help from a metro nonprofit.

One Omaha is offering mini-grants of $500 or $1,000 to help support positive change in neighborhoods. Applications are being accepted beginning Monday.

“Folks who could apply for this grant is anybody that’s doing any kind of project that is bringing people together to build a stronger neighborhood,” said One Omaha Engagement Manager Alex O’Hanlon.

To be eligible, groups must have at least three members that are based in Omaha, and led by someone who lives in the neighborhood where they want to do the project.

“It’s geared towards folks who maybe haven’t done a lot of grant writing in the past so it’s a simple process,” O’Hanlon said. “The number one thing is just show us how your project is going to be impactful and who …

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