Nonprofit Association of the Midlands Calls for Help from Nonprofit Sector

With more than $3 billion allocated to the State of Nebraska by the federal government’s American Rescue Plan Act and over $1.8 billion of that being discretionary funds, the

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM, www.nonprofitam.org) has asked Governor Pete Ricketts, state senators, and the Nebraska Legislature Appropriations Committee for nonprofits to have the opportunity to provide input on the distribution and use of $1.8 billion of discretionary funding.

“All units of government that receive ARPA funds should work with local nonprofits and their communities to ensure critical programs and services are accessible to all Nebraskans,” said Anne Hindery, CEO of NAM. “Nonprofits provide services the private sector cannot.”

Serving as first responders to meet the urgent needs of communities throughout the pandemic, nonprofit organizations have seen firsthand the effect it has had on the lives of Nebraskans. They helped provide urgent resources in response to escalating needs, including food insecurity and hunger; health care; safe and affordable housing; quality and affordable childcare; lack of technology and internet access; and much more.

NAM is hosting virtual round tables Tuesday, August 3 and Wednesday, August 11 to identify solutions and gather crucial input from nonprofits to address areas where there is an immediate need for COVID-19 relief funding through the ARPA. Visit www.nonprofitam.org/events/ to register for an upcoming round table.

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands is a state association that represents the more than 13,000 nonprofit organizations in Nebraska. For more information, visit their website, www.nonprofitam.org.