Ameritas rolls out more than $1 million in grants to Nebraska charities

Ameritas announces a statewide grant package for Nebraska nonprofits

Ameritas, the Lincoln-based insurance and financial services company, has pledged just over $1 million to Nebraska nonprofits. The company said the funds will be awarded during the coming year and will focus on programs that serve local communities across the state.

The announcement frames the grants as a targeted push to back community organizations that touch everyday needs — from classrooms and food assistance to health services and cultural programs. Ameritas presented the package as part of its ongoing community work and said the funding will be spread across multiple organizations rather than concentrated in a single program.

Where the money will go: education, stability, health and the arts

Ameritas broke the grant package into four broad focus areas: education, financial stability, health services and arts and culture. The company described the approach as a way to reach different, essential needs in towns and cities across Nebraska.

Education grants will support schools and youth programs that aim to boost learning and opportunity. Financial stability funding is intended for programs that help families with basic needs, budgeting, or access to job-skills training. Health services grants target community clinics, mental-health support and programs that improve access to care. The arts and culture portion is meant to help local museums, theaters and arts groups stay open and reach more people.

Ameritas said it expects to divide the money across many organizations so that both small, grassroots groups and larger nonprofits can benefit. While the company provided the dollar total and the four priority areas, it did not publish a line-by-line list of every grant amount in its initial statement.

Who will benefit: local programs and community groups

The grants are aimed at a wide range of Nebraska nonprofits. Ameritas flagged support for school-based initiatives, community health centers, hunger-relief groups and regional arts organizations. The company emphasized an interest in projects that serve vulnerable people or create lasting local benefits, such as workforce development or sustained arts education.

The announcement did include an invitation for community groups to connect with Ameritas if they thought their work matched the company’s priorities. The release did not include many direct quotes from recipients; Ameritas framed the gift as part of its steady, local support rather than one-off publicity projects.

Ameritas’s community roots and how this fits its giving strategy

Ameritas is based in Lincoln and has long presented itself as a community-minded company. This latest round of grants fits a familiar pattern: a focus on local needs and on a mix of practical services (health and stability) and civic life (education and the arts).

The company’s giving typically emphasizes partnerships with nonprofits that already have a local presence. That means Ameritas tends to fund groups with existing programs and community ties, rather than starting new ventures from scratch. The new grant package looks like an extension of that approach — steady support intended to help established nonprofits maintain and expand work in Nebraska.

Expected impact and what comes next for recipients

Ameritas says the money should help nonprofits cover operating costs, scale programs and reach more people. For schools and youth groups, that could mean supplies and after-school programming. For health groups, it might cover staff or equipment. For arts groups, it could keep performances and outreach running.

The company indicated it will announce specific awardees and grant sizes over the coming months. Nonprofits interested in these funds were encouraged to reach out through the company’s usual community channels; Ameritas said it will publish details about timing and selection later. Reporters and local readers should expect follow-up notices naming the organizations that receive support and describing how the grants are being used in the community.

Sources

• prnewswire.com