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.
To increase staffing at this organization that provides affordable legal services to immigrants and refugees in the Lincoln area
In support of civic-engagement work among Latinos in Nebraska and development of town-hall forums in the Lincoln area
Final payment of a two-year $40,000 grant to support the general operations of this watchdog organization in Nebraska that works to keep government accountable to all citizens
To support strategic planning for this organization that works to help the community grow and enjoy healthy, local food
Pass-through support for start-up costs to create a new low-income federal credit union in Lincoln
Final payment of a three-year $50,000 grant for a new Access to Justice Self-Help Center in downtown Lincoln to be staffed by Legal Aid attorneys and open three afternoons a week
Final payment of a two-year $40,000 grant toward a new position focusing on protecting voting rights for all Nebraskans
For general-operating expenses of this organization working to expand economic opportunity for all Nebraskans by promoting public discussion and informed action through research, analysis and outreach
To boost this organization’s capacity to provide mediation between victims and juvenile offenders
Second-year support of Expanding Horizons, a summer enrichment program for children in Lincoln’s Air Park neighborhood
First payment of a three-year $220,000 grant in support of Community LINKS, a collaboration of student services provided by community organizations, teachers and staff members to help Lincoln High School freshmen and sophomores at risk of dropping out
Final payment of a three-year $30,000 grant in support of the Family Literacy Program, which integrates literacy training for parents with their children’s LPS education
Continued support of the Center’s summer educational programming for Lincoln’s youth
Final payment of a two-year $15,000 grant to support Kit’s Academy Therapeutic Learning Classroom, which helps children who have had an accident or illness continue their schoolwork during recovery and learn strategies to aid their return to school
First payment of a three-year $80,000 grant in support of its program, Building Bridges Through Relationships, to increase student engagement and motivation among Lincoln Northeast and Lincoln High School freshmen at risk of dropping out
To support the organization’s work as a lead agency directing Community Learning Centers at four Lincoln public elementary and middle schools
For general-operating support for this cultural center dedicated to serving the needs of Lincoln’s Asian community
For general-operating support as the organization renovates and expands its location at Park Middle School
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant to add a new Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor position at this center specializing in treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction
For continued support of a Development Associate position for this organization helping homeless and low-income people with mental-health and substance-abuse issues
To assist production of an Inclusive Education Advocacy Institute, a workshop to promote inclusive education for all children in preschool through middle school
Final payment of a two-year $25,000 grant for family support services of this cultural center serving Lincoln’s Hispanic/Latino population and the community
In support of a program providing long-term reversible contraception for low-income women at the agency’s Lincoln clinic
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant to support markets providing nonperishable foods, baked goods and fresh produce at two Lincoln high schools
Final payment of a two-year $40,000 grant to support the MENA Hope Project to help Lincoln’s immigrants and refugees from the Middle East and North Africa
Second-year support of an intensive mentoring program for 3rd-, 4th- and 5th-grade students at two Lincoln schools
For the addition of a full-time therapist for this organization that provides child-centered, family-focused mental health services
First payment of a two-year $30,000 grant to support a new Training and Prevention Director position for this agency that provides a safe, neutral location for conducting forensic interviews of victims of child abuse
Second-year support of Project Everlast, a program helping Lincoln invest resources strategically for teens about to age out of foster care
To assist with offering advocacy training for deaf and hard-of-hearing advocates
General-operating support for this organization that collects and distributes excess produce to food-insecure populations
A challenge grant to support a new Executive Director position for this organization assisting Southeast Nebraska’s Aging Partners agency
To assist with start-up costs to launch a substance-abuse treatment program for adolescent girls at this behavioral health treatment organization dedicated to serving women
In support of a new volunteer management system for Tabitha Inc., which provides elder care services
First payment of a two-year $15,000 grant to assist with development of a research project to improve the organization’s recruitment and retention of mentors
First payment of a three-year $65,000 grant in support of Project SAFE, a clinical research and treatment program for sexually abused children and their families that works with the Lincoln Lancaster County Child Advocacy Center
To provide transitional support of the Executive Director position for this statewide organization advocating for children’s well-being
To expand capacity and staffing for work with threat assessment teams in Lincoln for this agency that assists and advocates for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
For the addition of a staff position for this organization that supports Lincoln’s public libraries
Toward its capital campaign to replace the “bubbles” at Woods Park with a permanent indoor tennis facility
Toward development of a co-working space for nonprofit organizations in downtown Lincoln
For general-operating support for this cultural center dedicated to serving the needs of Lincoln’s Asian community
For general-operating support as the organization renovates and expands its location at Park Middle School
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant to add a new Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor position at this center specializing in treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction
To increase staffing at this organization that provides affordable legal services to immigrants and refugees in the Lincoln area
In support of civic-engagement work among Latinos in Nebraska and development of town-hall forums in the Lincoln area
For continued support of a Development Associate position for this organization helping homeless and low-income people with mental-health and substance-abuse issues
Final payment of a two-year $40,000 grant to support the general operations of this watchdog organization in Nebraska that works to keep government accountable to all citizens
To support strategic planning for this organization that works to help the community grow and enjoy healthy, local food
Pass-through support for start-up costs to create a new low-income federal credit union in Lincoln
To assist production of an Inclusive Education Advocacy Institute, a workshop to promote inclusive education for all children in preschool through middle school
Final payment of a two-year $25,000 grant for family support services of this cultural center serving Lincoln’s Hispanic/Latino population and the community
In support of a program providing long-term reversible contraception for low-income women at the agency’s Lincoln clinic
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant to support markets providing nonperishable foods, baked goods and fresh produce at two Lincoln high schools
For the addition of a staff position for this organization that supports Lincoln’s public libraries
For general-operating and staffing support of this organization providing live theater and youth performing arts education programs
Toward its capital campaign to replace the “bubbles” at Woods Park with a permanent indoor tennis facility
Final payment of a two-year $40,000 grant to support the MENA Hope Project to help Lincoln’s immigrants and refugees from the Middle East and North Africa
Second-year general-operating support for this organization supporting live music and culture in Lincoln and across Nebraska
Second-year support of an intensive mentoring program for 3rd-, 4th- and 5th-grade students at two Lincoln schools
Final payment of a three-year $50,000 grant for a new Access to Justice Self-Help Center in downtown Lincoln to be staffed by Legal Aid attorneys and open three afternoons a week
For the addition of a full-time therapist for this organization that provides child-centered, family-focused mental health services
Continued general-operating support for outreach and education
Second-year support of Expanding Horizons, a summer enrichment program for children in Lincoln’s Air Park neighborhood
First payment of a two-year $30,000 grant to support a new Training and Prevention Director position for this agency that provides a safe, neutral location for conducting forensic interviews of victims of child abuse
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 three-year $220,000 grant in support of Community LINKS, a collaboration of student services provided by community organizations, teachers and staff members to help Lincoln High School freshmen and sophomores at risk of dropping out
Final payment of a three-year $30,000 grant in support of the Family Literacy Program, which integrates literacy training for parents with their children’s LPS education
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
Second-year support of Project Everlast, a program helping Lincoln invest resources strategically for teens about to age out of foster care
To assist with offering advocacy training for deaf and hard-of-hearing advocates
In support of the Jazz Orchestra’s upcoming 40th anniversary season
Final payment of a two-year $40,000 grant toward a new position focusing on protecting voting rights for all Nebraskans
Toward development of a co-working space for nonprofit organizations in downtown Lincoln
Support for the organization’s Academy of Rock concert series and festival
For general-operating expenses of this organization working to expand economic opportunity for all Nebraskans by promoting public discussion and informed action through research, analysis and outreach
General-operating support for this organization that collects and distributes excess produce to food-insecure populations
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 support a new Executive Director position for this organization assisting Southeast Nebraska’s Aging Partners agency
Continued support of the Center’s summer educational programming for Lincoln’s youth
To assist with start-up costs to launch a substance-abuse treatment program for adolescent girls at this behavioral health treatment organization dedicated to serving women
In support of a new volunteer management system for Tabitha Inc., which provides elder care services
First payment of a two-year $15,000 grant to assist with development of a research project to improve the organization’s recruitment and retention of mentors
Final payment of a two-year $15,000 grant to support Kit’s Academy Therapeutic Learning Classroom, which helps children who have had an accident or illness continue their schoolwork during recovery and learn strategies to aid their return to school
To boost this organization’s capacity to provide mediation between victims and juvenile offenders
First payment of a three-year $65,000 grant in support of Project SAFE, a clinical research and treatment program for sexually abused children and their families that works with the Lincoln Lancaster County Child Advocacy Center
A challenge grant to develop and implement a new software interface system to digitize its collection
First payment of a three-year $80,000 grant in support of its program, Building Bridges Through Relationships, to increase student engagement and motivation among Lincoln Northeast and Lincoln High School freshmen at risk of dropping out
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
To provide transitional support of the Executive Director position for this statewide organization advocating for children’s well-being
To expand capacity and staffing for work with threat assessment teams in Lincoln for this agency that assists and advocates for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
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.
To support the organization’s work as a lead agency directing Community Learning Centers at four Lincoln public elementary and middle schools