OMAHA, Neb. -- South Omaha is getting $1 million in federal funding to revitalize a key plaza. 

The Plaza De La Raza project has $1 million dedicated towards it from ARPA funding. 

Half of the money came from Douglas County this week, and the rest will come from the city soon. Nonprofit Canopy South will manage the money. 

Organizers of a fundraiser for the project said they envision turning the plaza into a fun, green space where families can gather and enjoy events and food. 

Now that $1 million is secured for the first phase, organizers are doing community engagement and working to secure another $2 million for the next two phases. 

Work could get started as soon as next year.