B & B Sports Academy builds the body, mind, and character of young people, including at-risk youth in need of positive, structured activities.

Funds will support the Fight Like a Girl -program where female athletes and will be applied to expenses such as travel, athletic equipment, gear, programming and competition fees.

Founded in 2013, BPOA works to enhance diversity in the police department and bridge the gap between the black community and law enforcement. BPOA upholds their mission through community service and educational events. BPOA’s mission is to provide underserved youth with opportunities to develop to their fullest potential athletically, academically and as leaders in their community. 

Funds will be used to support one softball team during the summer of 2024. Players play in the Omaha Suburban Sports Association league and are coached by female coaches of color. The program teaches girls of color the game of softball to build confidence, teamwork and learn positive life skills from sports.

Ego Free Academy empowers, inspires, and presents opportunity to inner-city youth through the game of golf.

Funding will support EFG’s Empowering Girls through Golf program which expands opportunities for girls of color, facilitate success in those opportunities & increase their comfort level in the arenas in which those opportunities reside through the game of golf.

FFTW’s mission is to improve children’s quality of life through the game of football (soccer). FFTW focuses on removing barriers that make it challenging for girls of color to participate in soccer and addressing issues of sexism, racism, and homophobia in sports.

Funding will assist in covering the cost of coach/referee training and stipends, community DEI training, league fees, and staff salaries.

I Heartbeat Dance, LLC was formed in 2017 in Omaha, NE with a focus on bringing the culture and awareness of the HBCU Majorette style dance to Nebraska. I Heartbeat Dance is the first and only majorette dance studio and competition team in Nebraska. Majorette dance is a combination of African, jazz, ballet, cheer, gymnastics, and hip-hop dance style, all in one activity which derives from HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). Our primary goal is to ensure that our girls are educated, trained well, and have the resources necessary to compete at a high level.

Funding will be used to provide scholarships, cover traveling expenses such as transportation, lodging, and meals, uniforms, facilities rental, registration fees, training, and training camps.

Ivy League Youth Sports Academy’s mission is to change the landscape of youth sports in the Omaha Public School system, by creating a pipeline accessing high quality skill development training programs in a safe and nurturing environment. The programs uniquely prepare girls in Metro Omaha by building solid technique, growing knowledge, and developing mental and physical resilience through competition in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment. 

Funding will support Volleyball Training and Development Program – dedicated to enhancing and promoting inclusivity for 4-8th grade students. Funds will be for recruitment, financial assistance, equipment, staffing, and parental engagement.

JSSA’s mission is to help youth strive for excellence in academics, athletics, and community involvement. JSSA emerged out of a pursuit to inspire youth, support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. Established 2020 in Omaha, Nebraska. The organization driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a strong foundation of support. JSSA believes you should be able to compete at a higher level regardless of financial barriers.

Funds will be used to support JSSA as they provide a safe and fun atmosphere for girls ages 7-18, as they get to know the spectacular sport of volleyball, further their knowledge of the game, and learn how to excel in key areas of volleyball. Competitive – will use a position of funding to help 17U compete at USAV National and the other portion for summer enrichment.

The Keys Foundation is compassionately dedicated to assisting young girls in developing their basketball skills and knowledge, all while encouraging fitness for the game of basketball. They are committed to educating and empowering today’s girls on the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, commitment, and integrity. They place strong emphasis on keeping the inner-city community involved with women’s basketball and giving women the opportunity to play in a friendly, yet competitive atmosphere.

Funding will be used for equipment, uniforms and tournaments.

Lady Express United’s (LEU) goal is to provide a healthy and safe environment where girls’ confidence in their athletic abilities can soar; they can hone their basketball skills, while enjoying the camaraderie of their fellow teammates and coaches while competing and reaching their maximum potential in practice, games and in life. LEU combines intensive basketball programming, rigorous academic support, and enriching community service activities, designed to increase the athletes’ holistic development. TNE strives to challenge players to reach their maximum potential in practice, games and in life.

Funds will cover entry fees, transportation, lodging, and meals for competitive tournaments, purchase player equipment/uniforms, excellent basketball skills development, enrichment programming, and provide stipends for volunteer mentors/coaches.

Nebraska Hoops Elite’s (NHE) is a program of Wright Track. Their mission is to educate and empower promising youth to be leaders, champions, and student-athletes by developing the skills necessary for success in high school, college, and life. Nebraska Hoops Elite combines sports participation and instruction with education, career development and community service to promote physical, intellectual, and emotional development on and off the court. Combines sports participation and instruction with education, career development and community service to promote physical, intellectual and emotional development on and off the court.

Funds used for competitive tournaments and basic needs, skill development and coaches’ stipends.

The Nebraska Interscholastic Cycling League was founded in 2019 as a non-profit (501(c)3) Emergent League of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). GRiT’s mission is to provide fair treatment, equal access, opportunity, advancement, and elimination of barriers to encourage participation for all. Girls Riding Together is NICA’s initiative to increase female participation to 33% overall by 2023. GRiT focuses on the recruitment and retention of female-identifying athletes and coaches to create a more inclusive cycling community. GRiT programs exist to and retain female identifying athletes who are interested in mountain biking.

Funds will support the recruitment and retention of female identifying athletes and coaches.

Omaha Starlings believes every girl deserves the opportunity to play club volleyball, regardless of socioeconomic background or level of play. Starlings’ dues are a fraction of most junior club costs, with the goal that no girl is turned away because of inability to pay. The Vision for Starlings Volleyball, USA is to provide at-risk, disadvantaged youth with equal access to quality volleyball programs, regardless of financial hardship, ethnicity, or skill level through exposure to training and participation in the sport of volleyball. Starlings uses the platform of the sport to empower within each player academic excellence, healthy lifestyle choices and excellent character.

Funding will support low program fees down and provide quality coaching/instruction to underserved girls.

Pear Tree Performing Arts’ mission is to provide empowering and life-changing performing arts instruction to inspire and nurture a sense of culture, confidence, community, and creativity. Their competitive dance program provides passionate and committed dancer’s unique opportunities without barriers or financial constraints. Teams attend at least three competitions and numerous community engagements each season.

Funds will support expenses for competitive dancers, such as travel, guest artist and costumes. Funds will also support the Dance Tumbling and Acrobat program by adding classes, purchasing supplies to accommodate athletes, hiring an instructor, training two class assistants and purchasing curricula.

Retro Hoops is a competitive summer basketball program comprised of young athletes who participate in multiple activities. They are a diverse basketball program that builds confidence & character and trust & leadership all while working together to achieve a common goal. Retro Hoops stresses the importance of being involved in a wide variety of activities while allowing time to focus on family, school, and church. The program’s summer schedule is designed to be the most opportune for all team members after gathering and reviewing information from each participant. Retro Hoops believes that being multi-faceted is a definite asset in becoming not only an overall team player, but a well-rounded individual. Retro Hoops strives to use basketball as a tool to become a respectful, hard-working, and confident young individual.

Funds will be used for tournaments, uniforms, equipment, travel, gym space, and to help offset the cost for players unable to play.

The Rose Theater’s mission is to inspire young people and their families to discover the magic of theater, to find their voices and to enrich their communities. The Rose Dance Project (RDP) is a competitive dance program that provides advanced training, performance, and professional growth opportunities for dancers.

Funds will be used to introduce youth (in underserved/under resourced communities) to dance. These activities take place in OPS elementary schools.

The Simple Foundation’s mission is welcoming youth from diverse backgrounds through our programs that build self-confidence, develop new skills, and achieve educational success.

Funds will support the Boduri Girls Soccer Program – empowers underserved and refugee girls through soccer, offering comprehensive support including coach/mentoring, academic assistance, health and wellness, and family resources.

EPIC for Girls has partnered with a Lozafina Marketing and Public Relations to provide internships for BIPOC girls/young women. Interns will learn critical skills necessary to gain and maintain employment in the fast-paced world of marketing and public awareness.

EPIC for Girls has partnered with Jeffrey Williams of J’s Braintrust to launch Girls Ref the World (GRoW), an innovative approach to increasing representation of girls of color in the administrative area of sports. This program will provide participants with the skills necessary to begin a career in basketball officiating in the state of Nebraska.

EPIC for Girls has partnered with Jeffrey Williams of J’s Braintrust Arnold Jones II of Ego Free Golf to launch Empowering Girls Through Golf, an innovative approach to increasing representation of girls of color in golf and golf coaching.