Nebraska Recreation Grants

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.

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 standards and community development.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Omaha that engage school-age youth in cultural education through the performing and visual arts, natural sciences, and historical studies.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to eligible local governments and tribes in Nebraska for developing and improving outdoor recreational facilities and access, such as parks, trails, and sports fields.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific Nebraska counties to enhance community health, youth development, financial stability, and resilience.

This program provides funding and learning opportunities for Hamilton County high school juniors to engage in philanthropy by participating in grant making and community service projects.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Cass County to promote tourism through marketing initiatives or to enhance local attractions with capital improvements.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cass County, Nebraska, for projects that improve local attractions and promote tourism through physical enhancements or marketing initiatives.

The Vern A. and Esther M. Taylor Charitable Trust offers a $2,500 grant to 501(c)(3) organizations in Grand Island, Nebraska for projects that improve the community, such as land acquisition, infrastructure improvements, and scholarships, particularly in medical training, but not to organizations with a liquor license.

This grant provides funding to organizations that improve healthcare access and mental health support for school-age youth and their families in Omaha.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving the Kearney area, focusing on projects that enhance community quality of life across various sectors such as arts, education, health, and human services.

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 financial support to residents and community groups in Papillion, Nebraska, for projects that strengthen neighborhood connections and improve local spaces.

This program provides funding to community groups and individuals to improve parks, trails, and public spaces in Lincoln through volunteer-led projects.