Lincoln Arts Council
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support of arts programming with Lincoln community and nonprofit organizations
Grants
Awarded in 2020
Arts and Culture $80,000
Lux Center for the Arts
Amount
$15,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support of educational outreach at this Lincoln arts center
Nebraska Cultural Endowment
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
For expansion of marketing for this endowment that matches funds pledged by the State of Nebraska to support arts and humanities programming across the state
Nebraska Writers Collective
Amount
$15,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support for Louder Than a Bomb performance poetry programs at Lincoln/Lancaster County public schools and the Writers’ Block program at the Lincoln Correctional Center
Omaha Performing Arts Society
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
In support of Lancaster County students participating in the Nebraska High School Theater Academy program
The Willa Cather Foundation
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Toward the display and care for the Foundation’s collection and archive of correspondence, rare books and photographs; made in memory of Lucia Woods Lindley
Civic and Community $780,000
ACLU Nebraska Foundation, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant for a court-watching project in Lancaster County and related educational outreach
Asian Community and Cultural Center (citizenship programming)
Amount
$70,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
A collaborative grant with El Centro de las Americas to provide education and legal immigration services for clients studying to become U.S. citizens
Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (general operating)
Amount
$25,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support for this organization providing legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees
Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (UPLIFT project)
Amount
$40,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Third and final payment of a three-year $120,000 grant for UPLIFT, to provide legal services through Lincoln cultural centers to undocumented individuals
Civic Nebraska
Amount
$300,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a three-year $900,000 grant to support the Collective Impact Lincoln project to create resident-led, positive change in six Lincoln neighborhoods
Community CROPS
Amount
$7,500
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Continued support for the Yazidi Farmer Outreach Program with this organization that helps the community grow and enjoy healthy, local food
Leadership Lincoln, Inc.
Amount
$15,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Second and final payment of a two-year $30,000 grant in support of the organization’s Advocates cohort, which develops strong leaders advocating for underrepresented voices
Legal Aid of Nebraska (Housing Justice project)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Continued support of a Lincoln attorney specializing in housing legal issues for the organization’s Housing Justice Project
Legal Aid of Nebraska (UPLIFT project)
Amount
$160,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Third and final payment of a three-year $480,000 grant for UPLIFT, to provide legal services through Lincoln cultural centers
Lincoln Community Foundation, Inc.
Amount
$5,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
In support of the Lincoln Vital Signs communitywide data report for 2022
Lincoln Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Second and final payment of a two-year $40,000 grant for a Homeownership Coordinator position to work with this organization that builds and rehabilitates housing for low-income Lincoln families
Nebraska Civic Engagement Table
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Second payment of a three-year $90,000 grant for this advocacy organization working to build an electorate representative of all Nebraskans
Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition (general operating)
Amount
$12,500
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support for this advocacy organization committed to the prevention and elimination of sexual and domestic violence
Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition (youth advocacy)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Second and final payment of a two-year $20,000 grant for an advocacy and empowerment program focused on high-school youth
Outlinc, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
In support of a project to build a business-focused coalition to support nondiscrimination employment policies for LGBTQ+ Nebraskans
South of Downtown Community Development Organization
Amount
$25,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support of a project to host a traveling exhibition addressing housing instability and coordination with community partners on events, exhibitions and conversations
Education $300,000
Dimensions Educational Research Foundation
Amount
$15,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $25,000 grant to support staff development for Lincoln early-childhood care professionals
Lincoln Community Learning Centers (fiscal sponsor: Lincoln Community Foundation)
Amount
$65,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $130,000 grant to support this program providing services for Lincoln Public Schools’ students, families and neighborhoods
Lincoln Literacy Council
Amount
$200,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a three-year $500,000 Breakthrough Initiative Grant supporting job-skills training, mentorship and classes to build skills toward well-paying careers
National Audubon Society, Inc. (Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant to support educational outreach at this center west of Lincoln that conserves and restores the tallgrass prairie ecosystem
Human Services $426,750
Asian Community and Cultural Center (general operating)
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $60,000 operating grant for this center serving Lincoln’s Asian and New American communities
Bridges to Hope
Amount
$25,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $45,000 grant for continued support of a staff position for this organization supporting those re-entering society after incarceration
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Staffing support for the Financial Education and Coaching program
Disability Rights Nebraska
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Third and final payment of a three-year $100,000 grant for the Inclusive Education Lay Advocacy Program to advocate for and encourage inclusive education for students with special-education needs
El Centro de las Americas
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Continued support for family-support services by this cultural center serving Lincoln’s Hispanic/Latino population and the community
Food Bank of Lincoln, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
General-operating support of this organization providing services to end hunger in Southeast Nebraska
Girl Scouts-Spirit of Nebraska
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support of a summer program for girls in its outreach programming at Lincoln Public Schools
Good Neighbor Community Center, Inc. (general operating)
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $60,000 operating grant for this agency serving basic and emergency needs and programs for New Americans
HUB Central Access Point for Young Adults
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Operating support for this organization serving youth transitioning to adulthood who are disconnected from family and the community
Lincoln Medical Education Partnership
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support for the School Community Intervention and Prevention program to provide mental, behavioral and emotional health care for students
Malone Community Center (general operating)
Amount
$12,500
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Operating support for this organization serving Lincoln’s African-American community and the Malone neighborhood
Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach, Inc.
Amount
$25,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant supporting the Homeless Diversion program, which works to find or keep housing options
Mental Health Association of Nebraska
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Staffing support for the Living Room project, which provides a mental-health respite location with the REAL peer-support program
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Continued support of educational staffing and programming in Lincoln
Rabble Mill
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Operational support for this organization providing life and professional skills for at-risk youth
The Set Me Free Project
Amount
$24,250
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Continued support of Lincoln education programs on the dangers of human trafficking and social media safety
Voices of Hope Lincoln, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support for sexual-assault advocacy services and technical needs
Willard Community Center Corp. (general operating)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
General-operating support for this community center serving west Lincoln
Yazda (Yazidi Cultural Center)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
General-operating support for this center providing education and services to Lincoln’s Yazidi community
Other $10,000
Good Neighbor Community Center, Inc. (Cultural Centers of Lincoln)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Other, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support of start-up expenses for the Cultural Centers of Lincoln
Grants in Alphabetic Order $1,645,750
ACLU Nebraska Foundation, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant for a court-watching project in Lancaster County and related educational outreach
Asian Community and Cultural Center (citizenship programming)
Amount
$70,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
A collaborative grant with El Centro de las Americas to provide education and legal immigration services for clients studying to become U.S. citizens
Asian Community and Cultural Center (general operating)
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $60,000 operating grant for this center serving Lincoln’s Asian and New American communities
Bridges to Hope
Amount
$25,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $45,000 grant for continued support of a staff position for this organization supporting those re-entering society after incarceration
Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (general operating)
Amount
$25,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support for this organization providing legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees
Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (UPLIFT project)
Amount
$40,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Third and final payment of a three-year $120,000 grant for UPLIFT, to provide legal services through Lincoln cultural centers to undocumented individuals
Civic Nebraska
Amount
$300,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a three-year $900,000 grant to support the Collective Impact Lincoln project to create resident-led, positive change in six Lincoln neighborhoods
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Staffing support for the Financial Education and Coaching program
Community CROPS
Amount
$7,500
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Continued support for the Yazidi Farmer Outreach Program with this organization that helps the community grow and enjoy healthy, local food
Dimensions Educational Research Foundation
Amount
$15,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $25,000 grant to support staff development for Lincoln early-childhood care professionals
Disability Rights Nebraska
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Third and final payment of a three-year $100,000 grant for the Inclusive Education Lay Advocacy Program to advocate for and encourage inclusive education for students with special-education needs
Economic Empowerment Center
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Grants in Alphabetic Order, Response to COVID-19
Awarded in
2020
Support of direct financial aid during the pandemic through Lincoln nonprofit partners to those not eligible for local, state or federal support
El Centro de las Americas
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Continued support for family-support services by this cultural center serving Lincoln’s Hispanic/Latino population and the community
Food Bank of Lincoln, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
General-operating support of this organization providing services to end hunger in Southeast Nebraska
Girl Scouts-Spirit of Nebraska
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support of a summer program for girls in its outreach programming at Lincoln Public Schools
Good Neighbor Community Center, Inc. (Cultural Centers of Lincoln)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Other, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support of start-up expenses for the Cultural Centers of Lincoln
Good Neighbor Community Center, Inc. (general operating)
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $60,000 operating grant for this agency serving basic and emergency needs and programs for New Americans
HUB Central Access Point for Young Adults
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Operating support for this organization serving youth transitioning to adulthood who are disconnected from family and the community
Leadership Lincoln, Inc.
Amount
$15,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Second and final payment of a two-year $30,000 grant in support of the organization’s Advocates cohort, which develops strong leaders advocating for underrepresented voices
Legal Aid of Nebraska (Housing Justice project)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Continued support of a Lincoln attorney specializing in housing legal issues for the organization’s Housing Justice Project
Legal Aid of Nebraska (UPLIFT project)
Amount
$160,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Third and final payment of a three-year $480,000 grant for UPLIFT, to provide legal services through Lincoln cultural centers
Lincoln Arts Council
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support of arts programming with Lincoln community and nonprofit organizations
Lincoln Community Foundation, Inc.
Amount
$5,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
In support of the Lincoln Vital Signs communitywide data report for 2022
Lincoln Community Learning Centers (fiscal sponsor: Lincoln Community Foundation)
Amount
$65,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $130,000 grant to support this program providing services for Lincoln Public Schools’ students, families and neighborhoods
Lincoln Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Second and final payment of a two-year $40,000 grant for a Homeownership Coordinator position to work with this organization that builds and rehabilitates housing for low-income Lincoln families
Lincoln Literacy Council
Amount
$200,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a three-year $500,000 Breakthrough Initiative Grant supporting job-skills training, mentorship and classes to build skills toward well-paying careers
Lincoln Medical Education Partnership
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support for the School Community Intervention and Prevention program to provide mental, behavioral and emotional health care for students
Lux Center for the Arts
Amount
$15,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support of educational outreach at this Lincoln arts center
Malone Community Center (general operating)
Amount
$12,500
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Operating support for this organization serving Lincoln’s African-American community and the Malone neighborhood
Malone Community Center (youth program director)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Grants in Alphabetic Order, Response to COVID-19
Awarded in
2020
Support of the Youth Program Director position
Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach, Inc.
Amount
$25,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant supporting the Homeless Diversion program, which works to find or keep housing options
Mental Health Association of Nebraska
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Staffing support for the Living Room project, which provides a mental-health respite location with the REAL peer-support program
National Audubon Society, Inc. (Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant to support educational outreach at this center west of Lincoln that conserves and restores the tallgrass prairie ecosystem
Nebraska Civic Engagement Table
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Second payment of a three-year $90,000 grant for this advocacy organization working to build an electorate representative of all Nebraskans
Nebraska Cultural Endowment
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
For expansion of marketing for this endowment that matches funds pledged by the State of Nebraska to support arts and humanities programming across the state
Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition (general operating)
Amount
$12,500
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support for this advocacy organization committed to the prevention and elimination of sexual and domestic violence
Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition (youth advocacy)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Second and final payment of a two-year $20,000 grant for an advocacy and empowerment program focused on high-school youth
Nebraska Writers Collective
Amount
$15,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support for Louder Than a Bomb performance poetry programs at Lincoln/Lancaster County public schools and the Writers’ Block program at the Lincoln Correctional Center
Northeast Family Resource Center
Amount
$9,000
Grants in Support of
Grants in Alphabetic Order, Response to COVID-19
Awarded in
2020
Support for increased staffing at its Lincoln Community Learning Center sites
Omaha Performing Arts Society
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
In support of Lancaster County students participating in the Nebraska High School Theater Academy program
Outlinc, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
In support of a project to build a business-focused coalition to support nondiscrimination employment policies for LGBTQ+ Nebraskans
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Continued support of educational staffing and programming in Lincoln
Rabble Mill
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Operational support for this organization providing life and professional skills for at-risk youth
South of Downtown Community Development Organization
Amount
$25,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support of a project to host a traveling exhibition addressing housing instability and coordination with community partners on events, exhibitions and conversations
St. Monica’s Home
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Grants in Alphabetic Order, Response to COVID-19
Awarded in
2020
In support of building renovations needed to provide services during the pandemic
The Set Me Free Project
Amount
$24,250
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Continued support of Lincoln education programs on the dangers of human trafficking and social media safety
The Willa Cather Foundation
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Toward the display and care for the Foundation’s collection and archive of correspondence, rare books and photographs; made in memory of Lucia Woods Lindley
Voices of Hope Lincoln, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
Support for sexual-assault advocacy services and technical needs
Willard Community Center Corp. (child-care and operating)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Grants in Alphabetic Order, Response to COVID-19
Awarded in
2020
Support for child-care and other operating expenses during the pandemic
Willard Community Center Corp. (general operating)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
General-operating support for this community center serving west Lincoln
Yazda (Yazidi Cultural Center)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2020
General-operating support for this center providing education and services to Lincoln’s Yazidi community
Total: $3,291,500