The Lincoln COVID-19 Response Fund Deploys $189,000 in Emergency Assistance to 13 Local Nonprofit Organizations

The grants are a coordinated first response to provide immediate economic stability and meet the basic needs of Lincoln residents, including access to food, housing, medical information, and other support. 

The Lincoln COVID-19 Response Fund has been established by the City of Lincoln, businesses, and philanthropic partners to rapidly deploy flexible resources to nonprofit organizations in Lincoln that are working with communities disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

First round grant recipients were identified by a coalition including the City, LCF, the United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County, the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED), the Community Health Endowment (CHE), and other philanthropic and business partners. The coalition is led by a committee chaired by Bryan Seck, Director of Workforce Development for LPED. Meagan Liesveld, Executive Director of the United Way serves as Vice Chair.

To make it possible to move resources quickly and adapt to evolving needs, the Fund will continue to award operating grants on a rolling basis as fundraising efforts continue. The Lincoln COVID-19 Response Fund is designed to complement the work of public health officials and expand local capacity to address all aspects of the pandemic as efficiently as possible.

The needs in our community continue to grow and the scope of this crisis will require aid from many different public and philanthropic sources. We continue to encourage everyone to give a "community helping hand” to the causes and organizations they care about, including those that are not included in this round of grants. Now is the time to double down for our community. Lend your hand by making a donation today.

Grants addressing the immediate needs of economically vulnerable populations

Asian Community & Cultural Center    $7,500.00
CEDARS Youth Services    $25,000.00
Coddington Learning Center    $5,000.00
Community Action Partnership    $15,000.00
Faith Lutheran Touching Hearts    $2,500.00
Food Bank of Lincoln    $25,000.00
Food Fort    $7,500.00
Good Neighbor Community Center    $30,000.00
Merry Manor School of Childhood    $12,500.00
People's City Mission    $25,000.00
The Barnabas Community    $4,000.00
The Salvation Army    $25,000.00
Yazda    $5,000.00