When a local bank steps beyond its teller windows to help a nonprofit navigate the grant process, real change happens at the kitchen-table level. Lexicon Bank has announced that its partnership with Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada (RTSNV) has paid off: the nonprofit has been awarded funding through the AHEAD Program, a grant initiative designed to support housing stability and economic development.
The AHEAD Program — which stands for Affordable Housing Program, Economic Development and Housing — channels grants through participating financial institutions to organizations focused on community needs and economic growth. Lexicon Bank worked alongside RTSNV to connect the nonprofit with this opportunity, helping to expand the organization’s reach across Southern Nevada.
Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada provides no-cost home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners, including seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. With the AHEAD grant, the nonprofit will be able to continue making homes safer, healthier, and more accessible for the region’s most vulnerable residents.
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“Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada does incredible work for individuals and families throughout our community, and we are proud to support their mission,” said Stacy Watkins, President & CEO of Lexicon Bank. “This grant represents what can happen when financial institutions and nonprofits work together to connect community needs with valuable resources. We are excited to see the impact this funding will have across Southern Nevada.”
Bob Cleveland of Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada echoed that sentiment. “This grant will make a meaningful difference in our ability to serve homeowners throughout Southern Nevada and continue creating safer, healthier homes for those who need them most,” Cleveland said. “We are incredibly grateful to Lexicon Bank for recognizing the importance of our mission and for helping us access this opportunity. Partnerships like this allow us to reach more neighbors, strengthen our communities and make a lasting impact right here at home.”
For Lexicon Bank, this effort is part of a broader strategy: building Southern Nevada’s economy through relationship-driven banking and meaningful nonprofit partnerships. Founded in 2019, the bank emphasizes personalized, concierge-like service for businesses and individuals alike, and is located at Tivoli Village in Las Vegas.
Why it matters: This grant shows how community banks can act as bridges between federal funding programs and the local organizations that need them most. When financial institutions use their expertise to unlock resources for nonprofits, the result isn’t just a press release — it’s safer homes and stronger neighborhoods for the people who need them.
