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Nebraska Recreation Grants

Explore 31 grant opportunities

Recreational Trail Program (RTP)
$250,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

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.

Recreation
State governments
Rural Community Impact Grants
$1,500
Heartland United Way
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

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

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund
$600,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

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.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Building Healthy Futures Grant Program
Contact for amount
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 16, 2024

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

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program
$47,250,000
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

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.

Transportation
City or township governments
Richard A. Shaw Fund Grant
$3,500
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to public schools and nonprofit organizations in the Omaha area for programs focused on history, natural sciences, outdoor education, and equine therapy.

Education
Independent school districts
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$600,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

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.

Recreation
City or township governments
Jetton Charitable Fund
Contact for amount
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

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.

Education
Nonprofits
Vern A. and Esther M. Taylor Charitable Trust Grant
Contact for amount
Vern A. and Esther M. Taylor Charitable TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individuals in Grand Island, Nebraska, focusing on community betterment through initiatives in education, health, arts, and public welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kansas City Royals Foundation Royalty Fields Program
$15,000
The Kansas City Royals Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

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.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Watchable Wildlife Grants
$6,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, individuals, and for-profit businesses in Nebraska to create and improve wildlife-viewing experiences and nature-based activities that foster public engagement and appreciation for local wildlife and natural resources.

Environment
Nonprofits