Good news for Lincoln neighborhoods

It is with deep gratitude that we accept a new three-year, $550,000 grant from Woods Charitable Fund to continue Collective Impact Lincoln. The initiative – a partnership of Civic Nebraska and Nebraska Appleseed – creates resident-led investment and positive change in six Lincoln neighborhoods.

Collective Impact Lincoln organizers have engaged with tens of thousands of neighborhood residents to collect data and learn what matters most to neighbors in its designated focus areas. Community organizers also have delivered training and resources to link residents with city power structures and advocate for their neighborhoods. Collective Impact Lincoln has awarded more than $15,000 in mini-grants for resident-led neighborhood improvement projects and has worked closely with city officials on pro-neighborhood policies.

It also developed the Equitable Development Scorecard, a uniform evaluation tool to determine if housing developments will ultimately benefit the community and address its needs for affordable housing. City staff, developers, and community members can use the scorecard to assess any proposed development.

“We thank Woods Charitable Fund for its commitment to Collective Impact Lincoln’s important work, and we’re looking forward to continuing to fortify the city’s vibrant civic fabric,” Petitto said.