The Weaver Awards are part of a constellation of activities designed to celebrate and support weavers—everyday neighbors who are building relationships, strengthening belonging, and weaving trust into the social fabric of their communities.
Donor Name: Lincoln Community Foundation
State: Nebraska
County: Lincoln County (NE)
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 08/05/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Weaver Awardee will receive a financial award of $4,000 to celebrate and recognize their contributions to their community. The funds should be directed to the weaving project proposed in the application, which can include a stipend for the applicant’s time. In addition, each awardee will receive:
- Local and National Recognition: Awardees will be recognized both locally in Lincoln and nationally by the Aspen Institute alongside weavers from across the country.
- Communications and Marketing Support:
- Professional headshots
- Group and individual stories pitched to local radio, TV, and print media (with no guarantee of a story being picked up)
- Learning Resources and Tools:
- How-to guides and trainings to support weaving
- Online learning resources, via the Weaving Us platform
- Skill shares and training led by local experts
- Support: Individualized capacity building and support for six – nine months.
- Cohort Network and Connections:
- Awardee celebration
- Regular cadence of cohort meetings and networking opportunities
- Cohort-focused Circles, Ask and Offer, Coffee and Conversation
Eligibility Criteria
For someone to be considered for an Award they need to:
- Be 18 or older
- Live and serve in Lincoln
- Have a project that helps connect neighbors and fosters relationships between them
- The project is open to anyone in the community
- The project addresses a shared need in the community
- If the project is part of an organization, the organization must have an annual budget below $250,000
- Have a community recommendation from a community member who lives in the area you serve.
For more information, visit LCF.
