First National Bank Announces Community Development Grants

First National Bank (www.fnbo.com) recently announced its first round of community development grant recipients for 2019, including a $15,000 grant to NeighborWorks Lincoln. The funds will provide homebuyer education, down payment assistance, and housing rehabilitation in Lincoln.

NeighborWorks Lincoln is a nonprofit organization dedicated to community revitalization through an active partnership of resident leaders, private businesses, and public officials. The organization opens doors for people to achieve their dreams of home ownership and for others who desire a safe and attractive neighborhood.

First National Bank awarded a total of $840,000 in community development grants to 46 organizations in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, South Dakota, and Texas. The grants support programs focused on increasing access to affordable housing, revitalizing neighborhoods, and building strong local economies. In Nebraska, First National Bank awarded $553,000 in community development grants to 25 organizations across the state.

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