Community Health Endowment of Lincoln

06/11/2026

Were you unable to attend the most recent New or Returning Applicant Workshop? You can find recordings here:

New and Returning Applicant Workshops

06/09/2026

The grant applications for CHEs upcoming funding cycles are LIVE! We want to help you make Lincoln the healthiest city in the nation. Find out more here.

The Community Health Endowment of Lincoln awards grants to nonprofits and government agencies to help make Lincoln the healthiest community in the nation.

06/05/2026

Connection is a key ingredient for healthy aging. CHE is pleased to support Willard Community Center's efforts to reduce isolation, provide nutritious meals, and create meaningful opportunities for older adults to stay active and connected.

This project was approved under CHE's previous funding priorities. Learn more about CHE's current 2026-2028 funding priorities at www.chelincoln.org

06/03/2026

Place in Action: "I'm proud that I was useful in difficult times."

Nigora's journey is a powerful example of how talent, determination, and opportunity can come together to strengthen our community.

After arriving in Lincoln, Nigora pursued a new path in healthcare through the CNA Pathway Program, a partnership between Bryan College of Health Sciences and Lincoln Literacy. Along the way, she gained valuable skills, built confidence, and found a way to continue her passion for helping others.

Today, she's not only advancing her own career but also inspiring others who are navigating similar journeys.

Watch Nigora's story below. ⬇️

06/01/2026

We're hiring! 📊

The Community Health Endowment is seeking an Administration & Finance Coordinator to join our small team.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into financial details to help ensure records are accurate and complete. Responsibilities include invoice processing, financial reconciliations, and budget and audit support, along with office duties such as answering phones, scheduling meetings, and maintaining office supplies.

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy solving problems, we'd love to hear from you.

Read the full job description and learn how to apply:

CHE is looking to hire a Grant & Community Relations Office. This is a unique leadership position requiring a passion for public service and an inherent desire to learn.

05/26/2026

Interested in applying for CHE funding? Learn what's new before you jump in!

Even if you’ve applied for a CHE grant before, we encourage you to register for an Applicant Workshop to learn about CHE’s new funding priorities for 2026–2028.

We hope to see you there!

New and Returning Applicant Workshops

05/18/2026

"Place Matters is more than a report — it's a call to action."

In Lincoln, 70% of census tracts with higher-than-average minority populations also face higher poverty rates.

Health equity is advanced by investing in progragms like the CNA Pathway, an innovative collaboration between Lincoln Literacy and Bryan College of Health Sciences, that turns community expertise into professional healthcare careers.

From Environmental Services to the Cardiac Monitoring Unit, read Nigora’s story of transformation on our blog: https://www.chelincoln.org/im-proud-that-i-was-useful-in-difficult-times.html

05/15/2026

Today is International Day of Families, a reminder that staying active together can strengthen both our physical health and our connections with one another. ❤️

Families take many shapes and forms. Some are born into, others are chosen. Some are big, some are small. What matters is the support, encouragement, and joy we share together.

Whether it’s going for a walk, playing at the park, riding bikes, dancing in the kitchen, gardening, or cheering each other on at a game, active family time can create healthy habits and lasting memories.

At the Community Health Endowment, we know that opportunities for movement, play, and connection help build a healthier Lincoln for everyone.

What’s an active family activity you enjoy together? Share with us in the comments! 👇

05/14/2026

For many families, summer school creates a difficult balancing act between academic support, childcare, and keeping kids active and engaged.

That challenge inspired Family Service Lincoln to create “Healthy for Life,” a Community Health Ideas Challenge finalist focused on supporting students beyond the classroom.

The proposed program would provide afternoon swimming, sports exploration, nutrition activities, and enrichment opportunities for students attending summer school at Huntington and Riley Elementary Schools.

Read how this idea aims to support families, improve youth fitness, and reduce health disparities in Northeast Lincoln through the power of community partnership. 💚

Family Service Lincoln’s “Healthy for Life” combines summer learning, fitness, nutrition, and safe after-school care to support youth and reduce health disparities in Northeast Lincoln.

05/12/2026

For many young adults aging out of foster care, securing housing isn’t just difficult... it can feel nearly impossible.

Even with a job and steady income, many face barriers like limited credit history, no rental references, and no family member able to cosign a lease.

The HUB is working on a Guaranteed Cosigner Program designed to help bridge that gap and create a pathway toward stable housing and long-term independence.

The idea combines housing access with financial literacy, tenant education, and ongoing support, recognizing that housing is deeply connected to health and wellbeing.

Congratuations on being a finalist in the Community Health Ideas Challenge, The HUB- Central Access Point for Young Adults! Thank you for your innovation as we work toward Lincoln being the healthiest city in the nation.

Read more about their idea and the story behind it: https://www.chelincoln.org/meet-the-finalist-the-hubs-guaranteed-cosigner-program.html

The HUB’s innovative Guaranteed Cosigner Program could help young adults aging out of foster care access stable housing and build long-term independence in Lincoln.