Grants & funding in Nebraska local government
What Nebraska city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
118 Nebraska meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Nebraska with the most grants & funding activity
- Bennet, NE (33)
- Hampton, NE (20)
- Hastings, NE (14)
- Fairbury, NE (8)
- Fremont, NE (7)
- Norfolk, NE (7)
- Valentine, NE (6)
- Newport, NE (5)
- Gretna, NE (5)
- Scottsbluff, NE (5)
- Chadron, NE (4)
- Hebron, NE (2)
Latest matching meetings
Commission approves grant awards and dates for arts projects
The Hampton Commission on the Arts will review all grant applications, discuss award amounts and grant period dates, and decide whether to approve the applications and related documents. The meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the American Theatre Lecture Hall.
Council to approve $1.434M grant for Ann Street Pier Expansion
The Newport City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes approval of recent meeting minutes and several special‑event permits. It will receive a sidewalk café license renewal for The Nitro Bar and appoint members to various boards and commissions. The council will act on multiple action items, including…
EDA board will vote on an $80,000 grant to Victory Lane Motorsports, LLC
The Hampton Economic Development Authority will review financial statements and the department report, hold a closed session on a sublease agreement, certify the closed meeting, and consider a new $80,000 grant award. The grant is for the Hampton Community Cultural Athletic and Visitor Attraction program. The meeting…
Lancaster County Board considers bridge construction, grants, and contract amendments
The Board of Commissioners will review several consent items including contract amendments for juvenile services and security maintenance. New business includes a major bridge replacement contract and various grant awards for community programs.
Council to approve $321,600 federal grant and several ordinance revisions
The Newport City Council will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant application for Mumford Manor at 39 Farewell Street. The council will consider authorizing acceptance of a $321,600 Federal Highway Administration grant and a contract for SCADA and PLC modernization at the Station 1 Drinking…
County to consider $88,278 transit funding and $75,000 grant
The Lancaster County Board will vote on routine consent items including contract renewals and right-of-way purchases. New business includes approving a $88,278 transportation grant from NDOT, a $75,000 Welcoming Coordinator grant, and several contracts for services up to $68,000 for traffic calming. Public comment and…
County considers $1.2M grant for police radios and body cameras
The Board will hold budget hearings for several departments and decide on a $1.2 million federal grant for radios and body-worn cameras. They will also consider a $7,275 research proposal on child care access and quality. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of attended meetings.
Board to vote on $2M Pine Lake paving contract
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $2,046,964.05 paving contract for Pine Lake Road, accept over $319,000 in justice grants, and decide on contracts for fleet software and environmental services. They will also set a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to allow observatories as…
Newport City Council to consider $20M flood resiliency grant and tax rate adjustment
The City Council will review several high-value grant applications for flood resiliency and various municipal service contracts. The body is also considering an adjustment to the non-owner occupied residential tax rate and the establishment of a Tourism Commission.
Council to decide on lead applicant role for $10.3M rail grant
The City Council is considering Resolution 2026-150 to authorize Fremont as lead applicant for a federal CRISI grant on behalf of Rail Modal Group. The $10.3 million project would expand the intermodal terminal at 549 E County Rd T, with RMG providing the required $5.17 million local match. The city would initially…
Joint Budget Committee to review grants and JJPF recommendations
The committee is meeting to discuss funding recommendations for the 2026-2027 JJPF cycle. Members will also conduct a review of JBC grants for the 2026-2028 period.
EDA considers $199,300 grant for REaKTOR Center of Excellence
The Economic Development Authority is meeting to discuss a grant for the REaKTOR Center of Excellence and updates to industrial park covenants. The board will also review the current use of a property on Basil Sawyer Drive.
SquareOne Governing Board to approve data management plan
The board will review and vote on the SquareOne Data Management Plan. Members will also discuss planning for an upcoming open house and receive updates on regional systems and county-level initiatives.
Board to vote on $99,655 justice grant; budget hearings for 4 departments
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners holds a staff meeting to discuss proposed budgets for the Mental Health Crisis Center, Visit Lincoln, the Election Commissioner, and the Health Department. They will also consider an action item to approve an Applicant Risk Assessment Form and Disclosure of Lobbying…
Committee will consider approving a $204,454 grant to StartWheel for REaKTOR FY27
The Innovation & Technology Committee will review REaKTOR’s past performance and discuss a proposal from StartWheel Corporation (doing business as Innovate Hampton Roads) to manage the Center of Excellence at the National Institute of Aerospace Labs Building. The committee will consider recommending a $204,454 grant…
Lancaster County to hold public hearing on electrical and mechanical fee schedules
The Board of Commissioners will consider updates to county fee schedules and review several service contracts. The board is also discussing a potential road right-of-way vacation near the Village of Prairie Home.
Budget hearings and building code fee changes highlight meeting
This staff meeting covers budget hearings for multiple county offices including Clerk of District Court, Jury Commissioner, Mental Health Board, County Assessor, Board of Equalization, and Juvenile Probation. Commissioners will vote on a $12,521 grant application for juvenile detention alternatives, and discuss…
County to consider building code updates and fee changes
The Lancaster County Board will discuss code amendments to building, electrical, plumbing, and heating titles along with associated fee schedule changes. They will also receive updates on federal infrastructure projects, information services, and budget hearings for several county offices. An action item for a $12,521…
Closed session to discuss a prospective business for Hampton Roads Center North
The Authority will hold a closed session to consider a prospective business locating at Hampton Roads Center North. It will also review a loan and grant request from Little Chicago, LLC for a facade improvement. A motion will be taken to ratify a deed of easement between the Authority and Mikeal F. Burns, Jr.
Committee will consider grant funding recommendations for disability programs
The Hampton Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities will review progress on its work plan and hear a presentation on accessibility and homeowner rehabilitation programs. Members will consider the Grant Sub‑Committee’s funding recommendations for received applications. They will also adopt a proclamation for…
Council to consider adopting Safe Streets plan aiming for zero traffic deaths by 2036
The council is deciding on the adoption of the Safe Streets 4 Fremont Safety Action Plan, committing to zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries by 2036. They will also consider reappointments to several boards, approve routine claims totaling over $6.3 million, and authorize contracts for police department…
Tree Board plans Arbor Day events and tree giveaway
The Gretna Arbor Society will review previous Arbor Day activities and discuss upcoming events, including the tree giveaway in September and participation in the Gretna Days parade. They will also consider a policy update for memorial trees and reflect on a NRD grant proposal.
Review of grant request for Little Chicago, LLC at 16 N. Mallory St.
The Economic Development Authority will approve minutes from September 2025 and review financial statements for its investment accounts. The committee will consider the Hampton Revolving Loan & Grant Fund Facade Improvement Grant request from Little Chicago, LLC for a building at 16 N. Mallory Street. No other…
Lancaster County Board holds budget hearings and reviews personnel rules
The Board of Commissioners will conduct budget hearings for the County Court, Adult Probation, and Administrative Services. They will also review updates to personnel rules regarding layoffs, overtime, and disciplinary actions.
Commissioners to vote on $600K grant for youth treatment programs
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners is discussing and potentially voting on an application for a $600,000 federal grant to expand youth access to community-based treatment. They will also hear quarterly updates from the Veterans Service Officer and the wellness coordinator, review proposed changes to personnel…
Committee to consider replacing downtown trees with hardscape
The Public Works Committee will discuss and recommend action on replacing trees and vegetation around the courthouse square with hardscape, and discuss a water security grant project. They will also approve prior meeting minutes.
Water system upgrades, LB-840 sales tax review on agenda
The city council will hold a public hearing on the semi-annual review of the Local Option Municipal Sales Tax (LB-840) program. They will consider change order #1 and a bid for the distribution system improvement and high service pump station project, and a water security grant recommendation. Other items include…
Commissioners to vote on $471,427 crime grant, hear rezoning plan
The Lancaster County Board will vote on applying for a $471,427 STOP grant from the Nebraska Crime Commission. They will also receive a briefing on rezoning 9950 Stagecoach Road from agricultural to agricultural residential. Personnel rule updates and an executive session for pending litigation and real estate are…
Fremont committee to consider revisions to LB840 funding matrix, two applications
The Citizens Advisory Review Committee will discuss proposed updates to the LB840 economic development program's eligibility tier matrix, including switching to total compensation, adjusting job creation thresholds, and reducing assistance caps for Tiers Two and Three. They will also consider a new housing tier matrix…
Council to vote on new Restaurant and Drinking Place Occupation Tax
The Hastings City Council will consider a consent agenda with event permits and lease addenda, followed by regular business including a new occupation tax ordinance and a federal grant application. The most consequential item is Ordinance No. 4829, which would establish a Restaurant and Drinking Place Occupation Tax…
Board to approve grant applications totaling $605k
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners discusses updates to the purchasing manual, property valuation protest procedures for 2026, and a budget and fiscal update. They then enter executive session for a real estate strategy and legal advice. Action items include applications for four Nebraska Crime Commission…
SquareOne Board to discuss regional systems and county updates
The Governing Board will review data updates from CenterPointe and progress on county-level initiatives. Discussions include the grand opening of a facility at 220 S. 17th and updates on the Youth Advisory Council. The board will also receive a report on LPD crisis calls.
Board to vote on $793,715 opioid grant and $153,668 justice grant
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will consider approving two federal grant applications: a Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant of $153,668 and a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program Grant of $793,715.71. They will also hear the Continuum annual report and hold an…
City Council holds public hearing on lease of 8420 Granby Street to Girl Scouts
The council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance approving a lease agreement with the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast for the property at 8420 Granby Street. The meeting also includes a consent agenda that enacts several conditional use permits for businesses and residential projects, and a refund of an…
Council to consider $5.1M FAA airport grant, $591K power plant inspection
The Fremont City Council will vote on applying for a $5.1 million FAA airport improvement grant with a $192,750 local match and authorize a $591,604.64 contract for turbine and generator inspection at the Lon D. Wright Generating Station. The council will also consider first reading (with a request to suspend rules…
Tree Board to discuss NRD grant and memorial tree policy
The Gretna Arbor Society will review a 2026 NRD grant proposal and discuss updates to the memorial trees policy. They will also plan Arbor Day events and the Gretna Days Parade participation. Financial updates and a tree give away are also on the agenda.
Public hearings on subdivision assessments and Wanda's Place liquor license
The council will hold public hearings on levying assessments for street, gas, sewer, and water improvements in Lochland Meadows and Elm Meadows subdivisions, followed by resolutions to make those assessments. They will also hold a public hearing on a Class C liquor license application for Wanda's Place at 623 W. 1st…
Board to consider $220,069 grant for substance abuse treatment
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve a $220,069 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) grant application. They will also interview applicants for the Board of Zoning Appeals, consider exceptional circumstance requests, and review Visitors Improvement Fund grants. An…
Advisory board to review budgets, AI charting tool, and building upgrades
The Mental Health Crisis Center Advisory Board will discuss membership changes, including the appointment of Julia Rose. Building updates, such as camera installation and high security room issues, will be reviewed. The board will consider adopting an AI assistant for charting and receive financial updates on region…
City Council to hear financial audit, approve grants and event permits
The Hastings City Council will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, claims, and several event permits. They will also receive the annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and consider a quitclaim deed of city property to the Community Redevelopment Authority.