For general-operating and staffing support of this organization providing live theater and youth performing arts education programs

Second-year general-operating support for this organization supporting live music and culture in Lincoln and across Nebraska

Continued general-operating support for outreach and education

In support of a partnership providing tickets and education for families in the Lincoln Public Schools’ Family Literacy Program attending the Orchestra’s two Family Concerts in the 2015-16 season

First payment of a two-year $50,000 grant in support of an Operations Manager for this arts center

For production of Video Profiles of Nebraska Artists, a project to profile Nebraska artists and incorporate the videos into the statewide fine arts teaching standards for K-12 students

In support of work to refurbish the Sheldon Museum of Art’s outdoor sculpture garden

In support of the Jazz Orchestra’s upcoming 40th anniversary season

Support for the organization’s Academy of Rock concert series and festival

Start-up support for this organization’s Dance for Parkinson’s program, offering dance and movement classes to people with Parkinson’s disease and their families

A challenge grant to develop and implement a new software interface system to digitize its collection

Support for the Vision Maker Film Festival in March 2016, which showcases stories of Native Americans and provides related educational resources for teachers, students and the community

In support of a Program/Development Coordinator for this organization that promotes appreciation and understanding of the life and works of author Willa Cather

Final payment of a three-year $100,000 matching challenge grant for a capital campaign to build a new sales hall for this organization that sells art and crafts created by year-round residents of Madeline Island, Wis.