Strong Neighborhoods Grants

Geographic Scope: Lincoln, Nebraska

Funder: Civic Nebraska (fiscal agent) in partnership with Community Builder Coalition, supported by Lincoln Community Foundation ($25,000 total)

Overview:
This program supports neighborhood-based, resident-led programs and projects across Lincoln. The Community Builder Coalition reviews applications monthly and includes representation from Civic Nebraska, Collective Impact Lincoln, Lincoln Community Learning Centers, F Street Community Center, Lincoln Community Foundation, Lincoln Public Schools, Lutheran Family Services, Nebraska Appleseed, NeighborWorks Lincoln, and the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center.

Eligible Project Types:

• Events that bring neighbors together and strengthen relationships
• Projects to enhance safety, beauty, or social connections within a neighborhood
• Projects to develop leadership skills and roles of neighborhood residents

Eligible Applicants:

• Formal neighborhood associations
• School Neighborhood Advisory Committees at Community Learning Center schools
• Informal groups of neighborhood residents
• Neighborhoods where a member of the Community Builder Coalition works

Application Process

Review Schedule: Applications reviewed monthly

Maximum Award: $2,500 per project

For more information and to apply: