Nebraska grants for Special district governments

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.

This funding opportunity supports local governments and organizations in Omaha, Nebraska, to implement transportation projects that reduce carbon emissions from roadways and promote sustainable infrastructure.

This program provides flexible federal funding to local governments and agencies for infrastructure projects that improve transportation networks, including roads, bridges, and non-motorized pathways, in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area.

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.

This program provides financial support to small, publicly owned water systems in Nebraska serving fewer than 10,000 people to develop engineering reports that assess and improve their water infrastructure and compliance with regulations.

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.

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

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.

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.

This program provides low-interest loans and matching grants to Nebraska municipalities for improving wastewater treatment facilities and sanitary sewer systems to address public health and environmental concerns.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, schools, and nonprofits in Nebraska for small-scale transportation projects that improve accessibility, safety, and multimodal travel options, particularly for nonmotorized transportation.

This grant provides funding to local governments and organizations in Nebraska for the development and improvement of public parks and recreational spaces, promoting outdoor access and environmental preservation for all residents.

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.

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

This grant provides funding for projects in Nebraska that aim to reduce waste, promote recycling, and improve environmental sustainability through various initiatives like composting, recycling systems, and waste collection events.

This grant provides funding for projects in Nebraska that aim to reduce litter and waste, promote recycling, and improve waste management practices.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and agencies for cleaning up illegal waste sites along public roads and ditches.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal assistance program administered by the National Park Service at the federal level and by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission at the state level. The program aims to support local sponsors in the acquisition, development, and renovation of public outdoor recreation sites and facilities. Funding is provided through 50% reimbursement grants. Eligible applicants include villages, cities, public power districts, and natural resource districts in Nebraska. The program requires projects to align with the goals outlined in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) 2021-2025, ensuring they address the state and local outdoor recreation needs. Grant applications are accepted online and must be submitted by September each year, with projects reviewed and recommended by January and approved grants starting the following year.

This program provides job training and educational resources to help low-income adults, particularly those receiving or eligible for SNAP benefits, gain skills for stable employment and reduce reliance on public assistance.

The Fund for Siouxland is an unrestricted endowment fund managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, aiming to enhance the quality of life in the Siouxland communities. It utilizes the contributions from individuals, families, corporations, and other foundations to support a broad range of initiatives within an approximately 80-mile radius of Sioux City, Iowa. The fund prioritizes projects that collaborate with other agencies, address new and emerging needs with creative solutions, and demonstrate sound financial plans for future sustainability. Projects benefiting larger numbers of people, especially those at risk, are given preference. The grants generally do not exceed $5,000 and are not allocated to religious purposes, annual fund drives, political activities, capital campaigns, endowments, general operating expenses, individuals, budget deficits, or school playground equipment/uniforms. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadline: February 15th to May 15th