The Nest (Well-being Program)
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
The Nest (Well-being Program)
Funder: Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC)
Program Name/Tagline: Healthy Rest, Happy Nest
Geographic Scope: Nebraska
Focus Areas:
Program Purpose
The Nest is a well-being program that aims to elevate the overall well-being of educators by addressing key drivers such as:
Current Status
- Application Note: Completing an application does not guarantee acceptance
- If all spots are filled, applicants will be placed on a waitlist
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Submit application at the application portal
2. Note: Completing an application does not guarantee acceptance
3. If all spots are filled, applicants will be placed on a waitlist
Eligibility
Early childhood educators in Nebraska
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
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