The Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation is dedicated to fostering positive change in communities and impacting lives through its philanthropic efforts. The foundation operates through three primary channels: The Community Impact Fund, The Education Committee, and the Journalism Committee, aiming to address and support unique causes within these areas to enhance overall community well-being and opportunities.
The Community Impact Fund by the NBO Foundation supports programs that directly impact a specific number of beneficiaries within communities, prioritizing underserved or disadvantaged populations. Supported areas include Disaster Relief, Sexual Health with a focus on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender programs, Sexual Abuse Prevention, and Visual Impairment Services. Grants range from $3,000-$20,000, often awarding smaller grants to first-time applicants for specific projects. The grant application process emphasizes the submission of a letter of intent before moving forward with a full proposal for new applicants.