Our Funding

Program Fees

How much does is cost?

Based off R.E.S.P.E.C.T.²’s 2010/2011 budget, it costs nearly $1,200 for R.E.S.P.E.C.T.² to present one program. However, due to the support and generosity of various foundations and organizations, R.E.S.P.E.C.T.² is able to offer each program at a substantially reduced rate. The below costs reflect this reduced rate.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2 Program Rates
 
“In Town”
Less than 30 miles from 7200 Dodge Street in Omaha, NE
“Around Town”
More than 30 miles but less than 60 miles from 7200 Dodge Street in Omaha, NE
“Out of Town”
More than 60 miles from 7200 Dodge Street in Omaha, NE
K – 12 Programs
$275.00/program
$350.00/program + Mileage
$500.00/program + Mileage + Per Diem
Pre-K Program Parent Training Teacher Training
$175.00/program
$225.00/program + Mileage
$350.00/program + Mileage + Per Diem
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2 Mileage Rate
Effective January 1, 2010, R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2 charges $.50/mile as set by the Internal Revenue Service and is subject to change from time to time as determined by the IRS.
Roundtrip Mileage calculated from 7200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE to performance location address.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2 Per Diem Rate
Specific total cost determined by number of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2 staff required and duration of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2 being “out of town.”
Breakfast $5.00/staff
Lunch $10.00/staff
Dinner $15.00/staff
Full Day Total (3 Meals) $30.00/staff

Scholarships

  • R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2 has numerous scholarships that have been made available from various sources. Please contact Mr. Brandon Rohe to determine eligibility for these grants at 402-930-2001.
  • There is a quantity discount for organizations booking more than one show.

Stimulus Funds

It is R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2’s understanding that R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2 programs meet the criteria for stimulus funds. Please contact your district to see if these funds may be used for R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2 programs. You may want to ask your districts Director of Curriculum/Development, Director of Special Education, Director of Title 1, or Director of Personnel Development.

Ideas for Funding From Other Schools

  • Community business partners
  • Bake sales, car washes, pencil sales, other activities
  • Community specific (i.e. city, county) foundation grants
  • PTAs & community clubs, other parent groups
  • Collaborate with other schools & organizations to share costs
  • Drug free, school safety, character education & child abuse prevention monies

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2 Mission

Part of our mission is to help schools & communities access our programs and find needed funding if necessary. We will do everything we can to help you find the dollars needed to meet your requirements. We have access to a large directory of grant sources across the state. Part of what we do is to write grants & collaborate in their implementation. If you want R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2 in your community, please DO NOT let a lack of financial resources prevent you from calling us. Call Mr. Brandon Rohe to determine if current funds are available to assist you & call Dr. Newman to discuss other sources to locate funds.