Playground grants in Nebraska
Last updated
22 Nebraska programs from the state, counties, cities and foundations, plus 5 national programs open here. Each one links to its own page with the full details and the date we checked it.
- Programs
- 27
- Accepting now
- 13
- Strong fit for playgrounds
- 5
- Checked
- Weekly
All programs open in Nebraska
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NationalUp to $8,000, materials and installationOpen, due Dec 18, 2026Strong fit
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Walmart stores Spark Good Local GrantsWalmart stores, Sam's Clubs and distribution centersNational$250 to $5,000Open, due Dec 31, 2026Yearly cyclePossible fit
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FremontUp to $1,500RollingPossible fit
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Hall County area, NebraskaTypically up to $10,000, depending on the fund's requirements, the project and the availability of funds.RollingPossible fit
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Sara Rickertsen Special Needs Grant ProgramLexington Community FoundationLexington areaThe fund awards $1,000 annually; the number of grants depends on the number of qualified applications.RollingPossible fit
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Lincoln/Lancaster County, NebraskaMaximum grant award is $20,000.RollingPossible fit
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Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant ProgramUSDA Rural DevelopmentNationalGrant covers 15% to 75% of project cost, depending on town size and income. No dollar maximum published.RollingPossible fit
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OmahaNot publishedOpens Jan 1, 2027Yearly cyclePossible fit
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York, NEAward amounts are not stated on the page.Opens Jan 1, 2027Yearly cyclePossible fit
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West Central NebraskaAward amounts vary; awards last year ranged from $500 to $50,000.Next deadline Jan 15, 2027Yearly cyclePossible fit
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Nebraska Panhandle valley served by OTCFAward amounts are not stated. Recent awards ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, including $20,000 for a splash pad.Next deadline Feb 1, 2027Yearly cycleStrong fit
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Fremont, Nebraska, and surrounding communitiesNot publishedAccepting applications, no posted deadlinePossible fit
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HastingsThe foundation distributes more than $115,000 in community grants each year; the page does not state a per-grant range.Accepting applications, no posted deadlinePossible fit
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Lexington, Nebraska and the surrounding areaAward amounts are not stated on this page.Accepting applications, no posted deadlineStrong fit
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NationalUp to 50% of project costs.Accepting applications, no posted deadlineStrong fit
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant ProgramU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)NationalSet by each city, county or state.Accepting applications, no posted deadlinePossible fit
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Fremont, Nebraska and surrounding communitiesAward amounts are not stated. Requests of $50,000 or more are reviewed once a year in January.ClosedPossible fit
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Hamilton County, NebraskaThe page does not state an award range. Grants cover no more than 50% of a project, and one grant may be awarded per organization per calendar year.Status unverifiedPossible fit
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Washington County, NebraskaThe page does not state a minimum or maximum award. Past grants listed on the page range from small equipment purchases to larger building projects.Status unverifiedStrong fit
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Cairo, NebraskaTypically up to $10,000, depending on the fund's requirements, the project and the availability of funds.RollingPossible fitLow confidence
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OmahaNot publishedOpens Jan 1, 2027Yearly cyclePossible fitLow confidence
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OmahaNot publishedOpens Jan 1, 2027Yearly cyclePossible fitLow confidence
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OmahaNot publishedOpens Feb 1, 2027Yearly cyclePossible fitLow confidence
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OmahaNot publishedOpens May 21, 2027Yearly cyclePossible fitLow confidence
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Arthur Klinkacek Community Enrichment GrantsKearney Area Community FoundationKearney areaNot publishedNext deadline Apr 15, 2027Yearly cyclePossible fitLow confidence
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Kearney areaNot publishedNext deadline Feb 15, 2027Yearly cyclePossible fitLow confidence
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Fremont area, NebraskaUp to $1,500 per one-time discretionary grant.Status unverifiedPossible fitLow confidence
We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
Nebraska questions
Can a school in Nebraska get a grant for a playground?
Yes, in some areas. The Fremont Area Community Foundation's Competitive Grants accept applications from schools and other public entities as well as nonprofits, for civic improvement, education, health and recreation in Fremont and surrounding communities. Applications are taken four times a year, but requests of $50,000 or more are reviewed only once a year, in the January round.
Some Nebraska foundations do not fund public schools directly. The Hamilton Community Foundation's Quarterly Grant does not fund tax-supported school systems, so in Hamilton County a school playground would need a nonprofit partner, such as a PTO that has operated successfully for at least one year, to apply. See our playgrounds for schools.
Can a neighborhood group or HOA in Nebraska get money for a playground?
In Omaha, yes. The Omaha Community Foundation's Omaha Neighborhood Grants are open to local residents leading projects in their own Omaha neighborhoods, and they fund resident-led projects that build community. Applications are accepted once a year during a winter window, and award amounts are not published.
Elsewhere, an informal group may need a nonprofit sponsor. The Oregon Trail Community Foundation in the Panhandle accepts applications from groups working with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent. It accepts applications three times a year, and recent awards have ranged from $2,000 to $20,000. See our playgrounds for HOAs.
Can a Nebraska nonprofit get a grant for part of a playground, like surfacing or shade?
Yes. The Lincoln Community Foundation's Open Door Grants fund capital projects for nonprofits located in or serving Lincoln and Lancaster County, up to a maximum of $20,000. Applications are accepted year round and reviewed monthly, with a final cutoff near the end of each year.
The Oregon Trail Community Foundation does not fund capital campaigns. For that reason, ask it for a specific item such as equipment, shade or surfacing rather than general campaign support. It recently gave $20,000 for a city splash pad.