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Nebraska grants for County governments

Explore 74 grant opportunities

Emergency Relief (ER) Program
Contact for amount
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local public agencies in Nebraska for repairing federal aid roads damaged by disasters, ensuring safety and restoring essential traffic.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects, programs, and events that enhance the quality of life in the Grand Island area, supporting innovative ideas and emerging community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Highway System Improvement Program (HSIP)
Contact for amount
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to local public agencies in Nebraska for safety improvements on public roads to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

Safety
County governments
Roy W. And Mary L. Pearson Charitable Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Phelps County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Holdrege, Nebraska, for community projects in areas such as education, health, and cultural activities, with a focus on initiatives that promote ethical and moral standards.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Section 5339, Bus and Bus Facilities
Contact for amount
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides federal funding to public transit systems in rural and small urban areas of Nebraska for the purchase and improvement of buses and related infrastructure.

Transportation
State governments
Heartland 2050 Mini Grant
$330,000
Nebraska Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Douglas and Sarpy Counties, Nebraska, and the urbanized area of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, to support sustainable transportation planning and community development initiatives that align with the Heartland 2050 Vision.

Transportation
City or township governments
Greater Impact Grants
Contact for amount
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations in Hall County to address various community needs, including arts, health, education, and support for vulnerable populations.

Arts
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grant Program
$250,000
Nebraska Tourism Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2025

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and community organizations in Nebraska to promote national or international events, attracting out-of-state visitors and enhancing the state's tourism profile.

Community Development
County governments
Small Town Grants
Contact for amount
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small towns in Nebraska with populations of 10,000 or fewer for improving wastewater treatment facilities and sewer systems, helping to alleviate the financial burden of such essential infrastructure projects.

Environment
City or township governments
Stop Trafficking on the Plains
$5,000
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the Greater Grand Island area to develop programs that prevent trafficking, enhance justice measures, and offer support for victims.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Data Center Community Action Grants
Contact for amount
Meta
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.

Education
Independent school districts
Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)
Contact for amount
Nebraska Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small- to mid-sized transportation projects in Omaha that aim to reduce carbon emissions from roadways, targeting governmental bodies and organizations focused on sustainable infrastructure.

Transportation
City or township governments
Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program 2026
$400,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, ranchers, and community-led groups in the Southern Great Plains to restore grassland habitats and support sustainable ranching practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wastewater Facility Planning Grants
$20,000
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small public wastewater treatment systems in Nebraska, helping communities with populations under 10,000 assess and improve their wastewater infrastructure to meet regulatory requirements.

Environment
City or township governments
Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local water authorities, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for small-scale water storage projects that improve water management and resilience in the Western United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Natural Resources
State governments
Harold R. Dunlap Grant
Contact for amount
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Cairo, NE, to address unmet charitable needs and tackle important local issues.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF)
Contact for amount
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans and loan forgiveness to public water systems in Nebraska for projects that improve drinking water infrastructure and ensure compliance with health standards.

Environment
City or township governments
State Recreation Road (SRR) Program
Contact for amount
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local public agencies for the construction and maintenance of dustless-surface roads that enhance access to state parks and recreational areas in Nebraska.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Cooper Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Cooper Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and governmental units in Nebraska that aim to improve community life through projects in arts, education, human services, and more, with a focus on measurable impact and sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits