Nebraska Safety Grants

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 funding to nonprofit and community organizations focused on promoting North Omaha's history, reducing violence, and fostering small business development in the area.

The Heartland Regional Food Business Center is offering Business Builder Subawards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to support small food and farm businesses in selected states and counties, aiming to expand local and regional food markets, increase business acumen, and strengthen food systems in response to COVID-19, with projects to be completed within a year.

The United Airlines Trust Fund was established in recognition of Siouxland's response to the United Flight 232 incident in 1989. This grant supports organizations and government units within a 50-mile radius of Sioux City, Iowa. Eligible entities include 501(c)(3) organizations and qualified government units. The fund allocates two-thirds of its annual net income to scholarships and one-third to community grants. These grants support projects promoting public safety, health care, crisis management, and community preparedness, with a focus on social services, education, and training of public personnel. Grants typically do not exceed $2,500, and the selection is based on proposal merit, relative need, and potential community impact. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadline: February 15th to May 15th

This grant provides financial support to small police, fire, and EMT departments in Nebraska and southwest Iowa to enhance their equipment, training, and facilities.

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is inviting proposals for source water protection projects. Funding is authorized through section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act as administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. These funds are a potential source of support for drinking water protection projects in Nebraska. Program overview, grant process, general program information, funding priority, project requirements and format are outlined in the attached guidance. Project proposals will be reviewed by staff at Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy and representatives of other organizations. Projects recommended by the reviewers will be forwarded to the Director of NDEE for approval. Any questions you may have regarding this invitation may be submitted to the Source Water Coordinator at the address below. Questions will be answered directly and then posted on the NDEE website for reference. Proposals must be submitted to the NDEE office in Lincoln by 5:00 PM July 1, 2024.

The La Vista Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1999, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in La Vista, NE, through philanthropy and grant-giving. It targets a broad spectrum of community improvement areas including public safety, education, STEM, women's services, community beautification, mental health, veteran's services, and more. Over the past twenty years, the Foundation has distributed over $500,000 in Community Impact Grants to support efficient programming and charitable purposes within the local non-profit sector. The Foundation not only provides financial support through grants but also facilitates philanthropy by offering networking opportunities, engaging volunteers, and providing tax benefit information to donors.

This funding initiative provides financial support to resident-led neighborhood associations in Omaha for projects that enhance public safety and improve the quality of life in their communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance for specific equipment purchases or short-term safety activities related to highway safety, primarily targeting organizations and agencies focused on child safety and traffic enforcement in Nebraska.

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

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 program provides funding to local governments in Nebraska for the replacement and repair of structurally deficient bridges on county and local roads.

This funding opportunity supports programs and projects that improve the lives of children in the Siouxland area, focusing on education, health, and safety initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in the greater Siouxland area for community projects that engage volunteers and address local needs.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.