B & B Sports Academy

Description: B&B Sports Academy is a community-based athletic center that builds body, mind, and character of young people, including at-risk youth. Expert, caring coaches help members reach goals inside and outside the ring. Positive, structured activities teach confidence, discipline and healthy habits for a lifetime.

Program: Boxing

Use of Funds: Support Fight Like a Girl program for female athletes—covering travel, athletic equipment, gear, programming, and competition fees.

Benson High School

Description: Benson High School is an OPS partner school that focuses on developing basketball skills, teamwork, leadership, and academic growth for girls while fostering confidence and a sense of community.

Program: Basketball

Use of Funds: Team camps, league participation, travel, equipment, uniforms, team bonding activities, and player development initiatives.

Black Police Officers Association (BPOA)

Description: Founded in 2013, the BPOA enhances diversity in policing and works to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the Black community while providing underserved youth opportunities to develop athletically, academically, and as community leaders.

Program: Softball

Use of Funds: League fees, equipment, and coaching by female coaches of color, teaching confidence, teamwork, and life skills.

Bryan High School

Description: Bryan High School is an OPS partner school that provides volleyball training and competition opportunities for girls, promoting skill development, teamwork, and confidence in a supportive environment.

Program: Volleyball

Use of Funds: Equipment, uniforms, league fees, travel, and coaching to ensure all participants have access to competitive opportunities.

Football for the World (FFTW)

Description: Football for the World advocates for marginalized individuals and groups to fully participate in soccer through leagues, pickup games, tournaments, after-school programs, and the facilitation of coaching education and additional training.

Program: Soccer

Use of Funds: Cover coach/referee training and stipends, community DEI training, league fees, and staff salaries.

Girls Inc. of Omaha

Description: Girls Inc. of Omaha helps girls gain the knowledge and skills to effect positive change in their lives so they become leaders who will change the world.

Program: Enrichment programs for girls

Use of Funds: Program fees, equipment, training, and access to safe and engaging activities that promote growth and empowerment.

I Heartbeat Dance, LLC

Description: Founded in 2017, I Heartbeat Dance brings HBCU Majorette-style dance to Nebraska, blending African, jazz, ballet, cheer, gymnastics, and hip-hop styles.

Program: Majorette Style Dance

Use of Funds: Scholarships, travel, uniforms, facility rental, registration fees, training, and training camps.

Ivy League Youth Sports Academy

Description: The Ivy League Youth Sports Academy provides high-quality sports skill development for girls in Omaha Public Schools, focusing on technique, mental and physical resilience, and safe competition.

Program: Volleyball

Use of Funds: Recruitment, financial assistance, equipment, staffing, and parental engagement.

James Scurlock Sports Academy (JSSA)

Description: The James Scurlock Sports Academy helps youth strive for excellence in academics, athletics, and community involvement. The academy ensures girls can compete at a high level regardless of financial ability.

Program: Volleyball

Use of Funds: Safe and fun volleyball program including participation in USAV Nationals and summer enrichment.

KAPD Cheer

Description: KAPD Cheer uses the power of cheerleading for girls Pre-K to 18 as a vehicle for youth development, physical wellness, and leadership. While often viewed as a non-traditional sport, cheer builds strength, discipline, teamwork, and confidence while creating critical opportunities for girls—especially girls of color—to see themselves represented and celebrated in athletics.

Program: Cheer

Use of Funds: Athlete scholarships, uniforms, training equipment, gear, and travel to ensure access to high-quality coaching and competition.

The Keys Foundation

Description: ​The Keys Foundation helps unlock the potential of youth, with a special focus on girls and young women from underserved communities. Through mentorship, athletics, personal development, and entrepreneurship, the foundation creates safe and empowering environments.

Program: Basketball

Use of Funds: Equipment, uniforms, and tournament participation.

Lady Express United (TNE)

Description: Lady Express United organizes and administers a highly competitive and developmental basketball program in a diverse environment that fosters athletic and social growth. Players are given the opportunity to compete against teams at the state, regional and national levels and develop leadership skills, respect and relationships within a caring environment.

Program: Basketball

Use of Funds: Tournament fees, travel, lodging, meals, equipment, skill development, enrichment programs, and coach/mentor stipends.

Nebraska Hoops Elite (NHE)

Description: Nebraska Hoops Elite is a dedicated basketball program for underserved girls in grades 9-12, with a focus on BIPOC. They focus on creating a community that nurtures talent and fosters growth in basketball.

Program: Basketball

Use of Funds: Competitive tournaments, skill development, and coaches’ stipends.

North High School

Description: North High School is an OPS Partner School that develops well-rounded student-athletes who succeed both on and off the court.

Program: Basketball

Use of Funds: Team camps, training equipment, travel gear, meals, apparel, team bonding, and wellness programs.

Northwest High School

Description: Northwest High School is home to one of the top high school volleyball programs in OPS, competing nationally at the Nike Tournament of Champions.

Program: Volleyball

Use of Funds: Travel, lodging, flights, team bonding, and transportation for the national tournament.

Omaha Starlings

Description: The Omaha Starlings 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.

Program: Volleyball

Use of Funds: Reduce program fees and support quality coaching for underserved girls.

Pear Tree Performing Arts

Description: Pear Tree Performing Arts provides empowering and life-changing performing arts instruction to inspire and nurture a sense of culture, confidence, community, and creativity. Their vision is to ensure that all youth are able to participate in and have access to high-quality arts experiences in Omaha, regardless of financial ability.

Program: Dance (ballet)

Use of Funds: Travel, guest artists, costumes, supplies, instructors, and training assistants.

Retro Hoops

Description: Retro Hoops offers a basketball program that empowers young women and builds confidence, teamwork, leadership, and well-rounded personal development to support success on and off the court.

Program: Basketball

Use of Funds: Tournaments, uniforms, equipment, travel, gym space, and support for players with financial need.

The Simple Foundation (TSF)

Description: The Simple Foundation (TSF) is dedicated to creating opportunities that uplift refugee, immigrant, and migrant youth in Omaha, Nebraska. With a mission to open doors and empower young people, TSF’s programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each community we serve, helping youth and families build brighter futures. From academic support and mentorship to leadership development and mental health resources, TSF provides tools that foster personal growth, resilience, and community engagement.

Program: Boduri Girls Soccer Program

Use of Funds: Program support for holistic athlete development.

South High School

Description: South High School is an OPS partner school that promotes skill development, teamwork, discipline, and leadership in a supportive environment while fostering confidence and growth.

Program: Basketball

Use of Funds: Uniforms, training, travel, team bonding, player development, college exposure, and social-emotional support.