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 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.

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 education, health, and the arts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.

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.

This program provides matching grants to nonprofit organizations and local governments for renovating youth baseball and softball fields in six Midwestern states, enhancing safety and playability for young athletes.

Grant Name: Regional Touring Program Grants Donor: Mid-America Arts Alliance Location: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas Grant Type: Grant Deadline: Ongoing Grant Size: Up to $5,000 Details: The Regional Touring Program grants by Mid-America Arts Alliance support presenting organizations in showcasing the work of artists from within the M-AAA region. Presenters can receive up to 50% of the artist's fee for booking an artist listed on a state touring roster and up to 25% for booking an artist from the region not listed on a touring roster. Rural presenters may receive an additional 10% of the artist's fee. Projects must engage regional audiences through exposure, interaction, and outreach engagement. Eligible projects must feature in-region artists from outside the presenter's home state and include public-facing events between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. The grant does not cover indirect project costs or expenses associated with benefits or fundraiser events. Eligibility Criteria: Applicant organizations must be tax-exempt non-profit organizations or federally recognized tribal communities incorporated in one or more states in the M-AAA region. They must have a valid EIN and UEI ID and commit to M-AAA's Grantee Assurance of Compliance and Federal Suspension and Disbarment Policy. Organizations may submit a maximum of three applications per fiscal year. For more information, visit M-AAA's website.

Veridian Credit Union® has partnered with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa to provide the Veridian Credit Union’s Successful Financial Future Grants to nonprofit organizations whose work plays a vital role in creating successful financial futures in Veridian Credit Union’s service area in Iowa and Nebraska. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa State: Iowa, Nebraska County: Cass County (NE), Douglas County (NE), Lancaster County (NE), Sarpy County (NE), Saunders County (NE), Washington County (NE) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of these grants is to provide support to nonprofits whose work is primarily focused on addressing barriers to financial stability by educating individuals in financial literacy and/or employment readiness. Grants are not for projects or programs but are for organizations fully engaged in work centered around financial literacy or employment readiness. Priority Funding priority will be given to the following applicants: Organizations that have a proven track record of success in helping improve financial literacy and/or by helping individuals increase employability Organizations that use evidence-based approaches and/or data-driven decisions in its work Healthy organizations (demonstration of financial and organizational strength) Organizations that demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Organizations that do work in a collaborative manner Funding Information The Veridian Credit Union’s Successful Financial Future Grants are general operating grants of up to $5,000 and are made available to nonprofits that are strengthening communities by helping individuals become more financially stable. Eligibility Criteria Organizations must meet the following eligibility requirements in order to be considered for a Veridian Credit Union’s Successful Financial Future Grant: Applicants must be classified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) public charities. Applicants must be serving residents in Iowa and/or in the following Nebraska counties: Cass, Douglas, Lancaster, Sarpy, Saunders, and Washington. If the applicant has received past funding, all grant reporting must be up to date and in good standing. The following groups are NOT eligible to apply: Government entities Applications submitted through a fiscal sponsor Organizations whose primary purpose is to raise funds for other organizations (this includes “friends of” and “foundation” arms of nonprofits) Organizations that require participants to participate in religious programming. Religious activities include religious worship, instruction, or proselytization or activities that promote specific religious doctrine. For more information, visit CFNEIA.

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 financial support to nonprofit organizations in Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska that focus on improving financial literacy and employment readiness to help individuals achieve financial stability.

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 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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Western Nebraska that focus on improving community health, youth opportunities, financial security, and resilience over a two-year period.

This grant provides financial assistance to Nebraska municipalities and tribal governments for the planning and construction of community and recreation centers, as well as the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

This program provides financial support to local governments in Nebraska for the development and maintenance of public recreational trails, benefiting both motorized and non-motorized users.

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

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that improve healthcare access and mental health services for school-age youth and their families in Omaha.

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.