Nebraska Funding & Opportunities

University of Nebraska Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP)
Scholarships and professional development opportunities for high school seniors from rural Nebraska who wish to practice in rural Nebraska following the completion of specific health professions educational programs.

Community Microgrid Assistance Program
Technical support and/or funding to design or deploy a microgrid that aligns with community-defined priorities to improve or optimize existing microgrid technology.

Sherwood Foundation Grants
Funding for nonprofit organizations in Nebraska working to make Nebraska a more equitable place to live, work, learn, and play. Past awards have been made across the state, including in rural areas.

Heartland Region Business Builder Subawards
Grant to support projects focused on meeting regional needs and increasing capacity among food and farm businesses working toward expansion in local and regional food markets in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and northwest Arkansas. Eligible projects include food safety training and worker safety improvements.

Midwestern Public Health Training Center Field Placement Program
A field placement program designed for students in the midwestern region to participate in experiential learning in a public health setting.

Nebraska Center for Rural Affairs Loan and Business Development Programs
Loans, training, technical assistance, and other development services for small businesses in rural Nebraska communities. Eligible recipients of program services may include healthcare providers, healthcare and social determinants of health related businesses, nonprofit human services providers, public agencies, and tribal communities.

Nebraska Loan Repayment Program for Rural Health Professionals
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Nebraska.

Nebraska State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Nebraska, allowing them to remain in the United States.

North Central Region Extension Collaboration and Implementation Grants
Funding for land grant institutions Extension programs working to creating resilient communities and economies, developing leadership and civic engagement, and promoting community health and wellness in rural areas of the north central region of the U.S.

North Central Regional Center for Rural Development Fellows Program
Fellowships for faculty or staff from Land Grant Institutions to collaborate with NCRCRD staff on research and/or outreach projects that will enhance rural development in the North Central Region.