Equal Play - Inspiring Confidence
EPIC for Girls (Equal Play: Inspiring Confidence) is an Omaha, NE nonprofit that researches, advocates for, and funds solutions addressing inequities in sports for girls of color. The site describes grant programs (matching and non-matching) and program priorities to increase access and retention of girls in sports.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Nebraska-based youth or sports nonprofit serving girls of color or local programs that expand access and retention in athletics.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on girls' sports, youth development, or racial equity in athletics
- • Organizational presence or operations in Omaha/Nebraska
- • Requests for general operating support or program-level funding in the $10K–$35K range
- • Existing local relationships or introductions to board/staff
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Nebraska: roughly 92% of 2024 dollars and over 90% of grant counts were in-state, with only a small out-of-state share in California.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 11 distinct recipients in 2022, 17 in 2023, and 13 in 2024, across independent local charities and sports programs, indicating a broad set of grantees for its size.
New Applicants
No formal application process is published, and 2024 shows all recipients were returning grantees, but 2023 included eight new recipients; combined with public contact points, this suggests some ability for new entrants though selection appears relationship-aware.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
