Keno Human Services Prevention Fund Accepting Grant Applications

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN)– The Lincoln/Lancaster County Keno Human Services Prevention Fund is accepting applications for the 2022 round of grant funding; there is approximately $250,000 available for nonprofit agencies that meet the funding guidelines.

The Fund is designed to help programs for children and families to prevent crisis situations through early intervention. It was created 17 years ago when the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County formed a nine-person Keno Human Services Prevention Advisory Board. The Board determined that 5 percent of the gross profits from Keno would be set aside for prevention purposes. Organizations must be 501(c)(3), nonprofit organizations to apply.

Interested applicants should review the guidelines and application online. The online application is due no later than 5pm on Friday, October 8, 2021.