Moonshot for Success

At Omaha Public Schools Foundation, we are committed to advancing Omaha Public Schools' efforts to improve early literacy and create lasting opportunities for students. Literacy is the foundation of learning, and we believe that strong school libraries and skilled librarians play a pivotal role in shaping successful readers and lifelong learners.

To support this mission, the Omaha Public Schools Foundation is proud to partner with OPS librarians. By providing grants for student learning materials, we aim to empower librarians to enrich their collections, create engaging literacy experiences, and inspire young readers. These resources are designed to spark curiosity, foster a love for reading, and directly contribute to the district's literacy goals.

Together, we can support OPS librarians in their vital work, advance early literacy, and make a meaningful impact on the future of Omaha Public Schools students.

Librarians Request for Funding

Who Can Apply:

During the grant period, all district librarians are eligible to receive one grant for each library they serve, not to exceed $1500 including tax. Please figure in 7% tax in addition to the amount of your order keeping the total at or below $1500.00. All items must be pre-approved by Amy Soma. Email her, amy.soma@ops.org, for approval of your list prior to completing the request.

Start Date: August 25, 2026, 8:00 am

End Date: November 5, 2026 12:00 noon

Qualifying Vendors:

Your purchases must be made from only one of the three following vendors:

• Sphero
• Demco
• Amazon

Qualifying Purchases

Library Enhancements from Demco; Examples:

• Wayfinding signage
• Acrylic browsing bins
• Book displays