Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Educare Lincoln
\nLegal Name (if Different): Educare Lincoln
\nAlso Known As: Educare Lincoln
\nMailing Address: 3435 N 14th St.
\nCity: Lincoln
\nState: NE
\nPostal Code: 68521
\nMain Phone: 402-458-3171
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.educarelincoln.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 46-0568146
\nOrganization Tax Status: Non-Profit <\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/11\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Outdoor Learning
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Educare Lincoln is developing a purpose-built outdoor learning environment at its new South Street expansion site to extend high-quality early education beyond the classroom and support the healthy development of young children and families. The outdoor learning space will function as an extension of the classroom, providing children with daily opportunities to explore, learn, and build critical developmental skills through nature-based play and discovery.<\/p>\n
Designed for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, the space will include age-appropriate play structures, natural learning elements, gardens, sensory areas, and open spaces that encourage movement, curiosity, and social interaction. Outdoor learning strengthens children\u2019s physical health, supports emotional regulation, and enhances early cognitive development through hands-on exploration of the natural world.<\/p>\n
The space will also support Educare Lincoln\u2019s two-generation model by creating opportunities for family engagement and community connection. Families will participate in outdoor learning activities that reinforce healthy lifestyles, environmental awareness, and positive parent\u2013child interactions.<\/p>\n
Educare Lincoln is partnering with the University of Nebraska\u2013Lincoln Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies to help inform best practices in early childhood outdoor learning and evaluate outcomes. Research consistently shows that nature-based learning environments improve attention, problem-solving skills, and overall well-being in young children.<\/p>\n
By investing in this outdoor learning space, funders will help ensure that children experiencing under-resourced circumstances have access to enriching, developmentally appropriate environments that promote health, learning, and lifelong curiosity. This space will serve hundreds of children and families each year while strengthening Educare Lincoln\u2019s ability to provide innovative, research-informed early childhood education for the Lincoln community.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 100,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Community Health Endowment (Potential) $50,000, Olson Foundation (Potential) $50,000<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 1 year
\nGeographical Area Served: Lincoln Nebraska
\nAge Group To Be Served: 0-5<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Katie
\nContact Last Name: Chatters
\nContact Title: Grant Writer
\nContact Phone: 4024583171
\nContact Email: katie.chatters@class.lps.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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