Lincoln Community Playhouse, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Support of a new Community Relations, DEI and Education Director staff position
Grants
Awarded in 2021
Arts and Culture $100,000
Lincoln Crossroads Festival
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Support for this organization celebrating Lincoln’s diverse cultural heritage through musical programming, storytelling and workshops
Lincoln Orchestra Association (aka Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
General-operating support for Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra
Lux Center for the Arts
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Support for the Artist in Residence program at this Lincoln community arts center
Nebraska Humanities Council (aka Humanities Nebraska)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant for staffing for this organization supporting humanities programming across Nebraska
Nebraska Repertory Theatre
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
In support of a partnership and artistic collaboration with the St. Louis Black Repertory Company
Nebraska Writers Collective
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Continued 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
Civic and Community $585,000
ACLU Nebraska Foundation, Inc. (Smart Justice for Lancaster County)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final payment of a two-year $40,000 grant for a court-watching project in Lancaster County and related educational outreach
ACLU Nebraska Foundation, Inc. (Vote by Mail project)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Support of a collaborative effort to send vote-by-mail applications to all Lancaster County registered voters
Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (aka CLIA)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a $40,000 grant for continued support of UPLIFT, to provide legal services through Lincoln cultural centers to undocumented individuals
Civic Nebraska (Capitol Experience Day)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant to support the Capitol Experience Day program at this agency working to make elections and civic institutions more accessible to all
Civic Nebraska (Collective Impact Lincoln Phase 2)
Amount
$300,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second 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
Common Cause Nebraska Education Fund
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Support of a public education campaign in Lancaster County to advocate for a fair and transparent redistricting process
Community Services Fund of Nebraska (Give Nebraska)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Support for marketing and public relations for this federation supporting nonprofit member agencies
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Amount
$110,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a three-year $330,000 grant for UPLIFT, to provide legal services through Lincoln cultural centers
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $45,000 grant for staffing and related expenses to promote the rights, health and safety of meatpacking plant employees
Nebraska Civic Engagement Table
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Third and final payment of a three-year $90,000 grant for this advocacy organization working to build an electorate representative of all Nebraskans
Neighborhoods, Inc. (dba NeighborWorks Lincoln)
Amount
$25,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $50,000 grant for community-building staffing and projects focused on Lincoln’s Malone and Hawley neighborhoods
South of Downtown Community Development Organization
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Support of paid neighborhood consultants to implement the South of Downtown Redevelopment and Strategic Plan in the Everett and Near South neighborhoods
Education $320,000
Dimensions Educational Research Foundation
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final payment of a two-year $25,000 grant to support staff development for Lincoln early-childhood care professionals
Educare of Lincoln, Inc.
Amount
$25,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Staffing support for the Waitlist Family Engagement program at this center that provides quality childcare and preschool for at-risk children
Lincoln Community Learning Centers (fiscal sponsor: Lincoln Community Foundation)
Amount
$65,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final payment of a two-year $130,000 grant to support staffing of this program providing services for Lincoln Public Schools’ students, families and neighborhoods
Lincoln Literacy Council
Amount
$165,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second 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 Public Schools
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final payment of a $50,000 grant to support a summer program for incoming ninth-graders at The Career Academy to introduce them to career paths and provide high school credit
National Audubon Society, Inc. (Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final 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 Children and Families Foundation
Amount
$15,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $30,000 grant for continued support of the Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential youth education and employment initiative in collaboration with the HUB Central Access Point for Young Adults
Human Services $705,000
Asian Community and Cultural Center
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final payment of a two-year $60,000 general-operating grant for this center serving Lincoln’s Asian and New American communities
Bridges to Hope
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final 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
Cause Collective
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
General-operating and staffing support for this organization providing education, advocacy and networking opportunities for Lincoln nonprofits and their employees
Cedars Youth Services, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Staffing support for this agency’s emergency shelter, providing short-term care for youth ages 12-18
CenterPointe, Inc.
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Continued support for the Artists on the Edge and Writers’ Wordshop, creative opportunities for adults with mental-health issues or in recovery
El Centro de las Américas
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
General-operating support for this cultural center serving Lincoln’s Hispanic/Latinx population and the community
Family Violence Council
Amount
$300,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a three-year $900,000 Breakthrough Initiative Grant supporting a collaborative coordinated response to child abuse cases in Lancaster County in which domestic violence also occurs
Fresh Start, Inc.
Amount
$45,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $90,000 general-operating grant for this shelter and transitional program for homeless women
Friendship Home of Lincoln
Amount
$35,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $60,000 grant to increase outreach and services to communities of color for this crisis center and shelter for victims of domestic violence
Good Neighbor Community Center, Inc.
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final payment of a two-year $60,000 general-operating grant for this agency serving basic and emergency needs and programs for New Americans
Heartland Big Brothers-Big Sisters (aka Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln)
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $50,000 grant to support staffing for this organization that coordinates and professionally supports one-to-one mentoring relationships for at-risk children
HopeSpoke
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Programming support for this agency that provides child-centered mental-health services for low-income families
Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach, Inc.
Amount
$15,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final payment of a two-year $40,000 grant supporting the Homeless Diversion program, which works to find or keep housing options
MENTOR Nebraska
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
In support of technical assistance, training, resources and more for Lincoln’s mentoring organizations
Rabble Mill
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $40,000 general-operating grant to support this organization providing life and professional skills for at-risk youth in Lincoln
The Set Me Free Project
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
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
2021
Staffing support for multicultural outreach for this organization that assists and advocates for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
Yazda (Yazidi Cultural Center)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Continued general-operating support for this center providing education and services to Lincoln’s Yazidi community
YWCA of Lincoln
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant in support of staffing for this organization working to eliminate racism and empower women
Grants in Alphabetic Order $1,710,000
ACLU Nebraska Foundation, Inc. (Smart Justice for Lancaster County)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final payment of a two-year $40,000 grant for a court-watching project in Lancaster County and related educational outreach
ACLU Nebraska Foundation, Inc. (Vote by Mail project)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Support of a collaborative effort to send vote-by-mail applications to all Lancaster County registered voters
Asian Community and Cultural Center
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final payment of a two-year $60,000 general-operating grant for this center serving Lincoln’s Asian and New American communities
Bridges to Hope
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final 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
Cause Collective
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
General-operating and staffing support for this organization providing education, advocacy and networking opportunities for Lincoln nonprofits and their employees
Cedars Youth Services, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Staffing support for this agency’s emergency shelter, providing short-term care for youth ages 12-18
Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (aka CLIA)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a $40,000 grant for continued support of UPLIFT, to provide legal services through Lincoln cultural centers to undocumented individuals
CenterPointe, Inc.
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Continued support for the Artists on the Edge and Writers’ Wordshop, creative opportunities for adults with mental-health issues or in recovery
Civic Nebraska (Capitol Experience Day)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant to support the Capitol Experience Day program at this agency working to make elections and civic institutions more accessible to all
Civic Nebraska (Collective Impact Lincoln Phase 2)
Amount
$300,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second 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
Common Cause Nebraska Education Fund
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Support of a public education campaign in Lancaster County to advocate for a fair and transparent redistricting process
Community Services Fund of Nebraska (Give Nebraska)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Support for marketing and public relations for this federation supporting nonprofit member agencies
Dimensions Educational Research Foundation
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final payment of a two-year $25,000 grant to support staff development for Lincoln early-childhood care professionals
Educare of Lincoln, Inc.
Amount
$25,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Staffing support for the Waitlist Family Engagement program at this center that provides quality childcare and preschool for at-risk children
El Centro de las Américas
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
General-operating support for this cultural center serving Lincoln’s Hispanic/Latinx population and the community
Family Violence Council
Amount
$300,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a three-year $900,000 Breakthrough Initiative Grant supporting a collaborative coordinated response to child abuse cases in Lancaster County in which domestic violence also occurs
Fresh Start, Inc.
Amount
$45,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $90,000 general-operating grant for this shelter and transitional program for homeless women
Friendship Home of Lincoln
Amount
$35,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $60,000 grant to increase outreach and services to communities of color for this crisis center and shelter for victims of domestic violence
Good Neighbor Community Center, Inc.
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final payment of a two-year $60,000 general-operating grant for this agency serving basic and emergency needs and programs for New Americans
Heartland Big Brothers-Big Sisters (aka Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln)
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $50,000 grant to support staffing for this organization that coordinates and professionally supports one-to-one mentoring relationships for at-risk children
HopeSpoke
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Programming support for this agency that provides child-centered mental-health services for low-income families
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Amount
$110,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a three-year $330,000 grant for UPLIFT, to provide legal services through Lincoln cultural centers
Lincoln Community Learning Centers (fiscal sponsor: Lincoln Community Foundation)
Amount
$65,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final payment of a two-year $130,000 grant to support staffing of this program providing services for Lincoln Public Schools’ students, families and neighborhoods
Lincoln Community Playhouse, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Support of a new Community Relations, DEI and Education Director staff position
Lincoln Crossroads Festival
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Support for this organization celebrating Lincoln’s diverse cultural heritage through musical programming, storytelling and workshops
Lincoln Literacy Council
Amount
$165,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second 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 Orchestra Association (aka Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
General-operating support for Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra
Lincoln Public Schools
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final payment of a $50,000 grant to support a summer program for incoming ninth-graders at The Career Academy to introduce them to career paths and provide high school credit
Lux Center for the Arts
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Support for the Artist in Residence program at this Lincoln community arts center
Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach, Inc.
Amount
$15,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final payment of a two-year $40,000 grant supporting the Homeless Diversion program, which works to find or keep housing options
MENTOR Nebraska
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
In support of technical assistance, training, resources and more for Lincoln’s mentoring organizations
National Audubon Society, Inc. (Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Second and final 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 Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest, Inc.
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $45,000 grant for staffing and related expenses to promote the rights, health and safety of meatpacking plant employees
Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
Amount
$15,000
Grants in Support of
Education, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $30,000 grant for continued support of the Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential youth education and employment initiative in collaboration with the HUB Central Access Point for Young Adults
Nebraska Civic Engagement Table
Amount
$30,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Third and final payment of a three-year $90,000 grant for this advocacy organization working to build an electorate representative of all Nebraskans
Nebraska Humanities Council (aka Humanities Nebraska)
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant for staffing for this organization supporting humanities programming across Nebraska
Nebraska Repertory Theatre
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
In support of a partnership and artistic collaboration with the St. Louis Black Repertory Company
Nebraska Writers Collective
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Arts and Culture, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Continued 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
Neighborhoods, Inc. (dba NeighborWorks Lincoln)
Amount
$25,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $50,000 grant for community-building staffing and projects focused on Lincoln’s Malone and Hawley neighborhoods
Rabble Mill
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $40,000 general-operating grant to support this organization providing life and professional skills for at-risk youth in Lincoln
South of Downtown Community Development Organization
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Civic and Community, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Support of paid neighborhood consultants to implement the South of Downtown Redevelopment and Strategic Plan in the Everett and Near South neighborhoods
The Set Me Free Project
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
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
2021
Staffing support for multicultural outreach for this organization that assists and advocates for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
Yazda (Yazidi Cultural Center)
Amount
$10,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
Continued general-operating support for this center providing education and services to Lincoln’s Yazidi community
YWCA of Lincoln
Amount
$20,000
Grants in Support of
Human Services, Grants in Alphabetic Order
Awarded in
2021
First payment of a two-year $40,000 grant in support of staffing for this organization working to eliminate racism and empower women
Total: $3,420,000