Nebraska Funding & Opportunities
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.
Technical support and/or funding to design or deploy a microgrid that aligns with community-defined priorities to improve or optimize existing microgrid technology.
Geographic coverage: Indigenous communities in 14 states
Application Deadline: Dec 20, 2024
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy
Application Deadline: Dec 20, 2024
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy
Multi-State Rural Development Research or Extension Project Grants
Seed grants aimed at enhancing the ability of land grant institutions to positively influence the quality of life in rural areas of the 12-state North Central Region. Health-related priorities include addressing rural poverty, physical and mental health challenges, and demographic change.
Seed grants aimed at enhancing the ability of land grant institutions to positively influence the quality of life in rural areas of the 12-state North Central Region. Health-related priorities include addressing rural poverty, physical and mental health challenges, and demographic change.
Geographic coverage: Available in 12 states
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2025
Sponsors: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development, Purdue University
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2025
Sponsors: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development, Purdue University
Small Grants for Rural Development Research and/or Extension Projects in the North Central Region
Seed grants designed for enhancing the ability of land grant institutions to positively influence the quality of life in rural areas in the north central region. One of the program priorities is promoting community health and wellness.
Seed grants designed for enhancing the ability of land grant institutions to positively influence the quality of life in rural areas in the north central region. One of the program priorities is promoting community health and wellness.
Geographic coverage: The 12 states in the north central region.
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2025
Sponsor: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2025
Sponsor: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
Heartland Regional Food Business Center Rural Grocery Peer Groups
A peer group designed for mutual support and knowledge exchange to foster a stronger, more connected rural grocery community in the Heartland Regional Food Business Center service area.
A peer group designed for mutual support and knowledge exchange to foster a stronger, more connected rural grocery community in the Heartland Regional Food Business Center service area.
Geographic coverage: The Heartland Regional Food Business Center service area, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, northwest Arkansas
Application Deadline: Jan 17, 2025
Sponsors: Heartland Regional Food Business Center, Kansas State University
Application Deadline: Jan 17, 2025
Sponsors: Heartland Regional Food Business Center, Kansas State University
National Network of Libraries of Medicine Region 3 Grants
Funding for projects in Region 3 that improve health literacy; increase the ability of the general public to find and use health information; and improve health professionals' access to, awareness of, and skills for locating high quality biomedical and health information.
Funding for projects in Region 3 that improve health literacy; increase the ability of the general public to find and use health information; and improve health professionals' access to, awareness of, and skills for locating high quality biomedical and health information.
Geographic coverage: NLM Region 3 states including Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas
Application Deadline: Feb 17, 2025
Sponsors: National Institutes of Health, Network of the National Library of Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Application Deadline: Feb 17, 2025
Sponsors: National Institutes of Health, Network of the National Library of Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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.
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.
Geographic coverage: Nebraska
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Sponsor: The Sherwood Foundation
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Sponsor: The Sherwood Foundation
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.
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.
Geographic coverage: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and 9 counties in northwest Arkansas
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2025
Sponsor: Heartland Regional Food Business Center
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2025
Sponsor: Heartland Regional Food Business Center
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.
A field placement program designed for students in the midwestern region to participate in experiential learning in a public health setting.
Geographic coverage: HHS Region 7 which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Midwestern Public Health Training Center (MPHTC)
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Midwestern Public Health Training Center (MPHTC)
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.
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.
Geographic coverage: Nebraska
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Center for Rural Affairs
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Center for Rural Affairs
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.
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Nebraska.
Geographic coverage: Nebraska
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Nebraska Office of Rural Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Nebraska Office of Rural Health
Last Updated: 12/13/2024