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Parent Ambassador Program

Nebraska Early Childhood

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Parent Ambassador Program

Funder: Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC)

Program Type: Year-long leadership and advocacy program

Geographic Scope: Nebraska

Program Purpose

The Parent Ambassador Program's goal is to:

Develop parent leaders

Support parents in advocating for their children, themselves, and their communities

Ensure parent and provider voices are included in early childhood education policy discussions

Program Details

Participants: 20 applicants representing a diverse demographic of Nebraskans will be selected

Duration: Year-long program (launched January 2022 based on historical information; current cohorts may vary)

Time Commitment:

Participate in bi-weekly program activities

Attend 4 in-person conferences

Participate in virtual meetings and activities

Support Provided:

Mentorship and support

Leadership and public speaking skills training

Advocacy training

Tactics to improve family and community relationships

Much more

Participant Benefits

Stipend: Selected participants receive a stipend for expenses incurred including:

Child care costs

Travel expenses

Eligibility

Parents/caregivers in Nebraska
Early childhood providers
Diverse backgrounds and experiences preferred
Willingness to engage in policy discussions and advocacy

Background

This program is the first of its kind to launch in Nebraska and has received substantial support from local and national partners of NECC. Similar ambassador programs in other states train parents on:

The legislative process

How to contact lawmakers

Grassroots organizing

Contact

Email: neambassadors@nebraskaearly.org
Website: nebraskaearly.org/neambassadors

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Visit: nebraskaearly.org/neambassadors to learn more about program eligibility
2. Submit Application: Complete application form (available in English and Spanish)
3. Contact: Email neambassadors@nebraskaearly.org with questions or concerns about the application process

Requirements

Parents and providers of diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply
Willingness to commit to year-long program including bi-weekly activities
Ability to attend 4 in-person conferences and participate in virtual meetings

Timeline

Cohort launches in January each year (based on historical program launch)
Application deadlines vary by cohort (contact for current deadline)

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What Nebraska Early Childhood actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2023: 8
Total given: $1.71M
Median grant: $44K
Range: $10K–$1.1M

By dollars: Nebraska 98%, Pennsylvania 1%, New York <1%. Top recipient cities: Omaha, NE; Boy Town, NE; Philadelphia, PA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Child Saving Intitute · Omaha, NE

Typp grant reimbursement/ehs childcare agreement & kidsquad local award

$1.1M
Visiting Nurse Health Services · Omaha, NE

Typp grant reimbursement

$276K
Children's Respite Care Center Inc · Omaha, NE

Typp grant reimbursement

$203K
Brighten Our Futures Early Learning Center · Omaha, NE

Ehs childcare agreement

$61K
Boys Town · Boy Town, NE

Typp grant reimbursement

$28K