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Playground Grants in Nebraska

Active grant programs that fund playgrounds, parks, and recreation projects in Nebraska. We re-check the source portal weekly so the list stays current. Source: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Yanney Heritage Park Foundation
Yanney Heritage Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE Z99). Located in Kearney, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Alliance City Park Foundation
Alliance City Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N113). Located in Alliance, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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BNSF Railway Foundation
BNSF Railway Foundation — Civic Services Grants
Grants to 501(c)(3)s and public agencies in BNSF's 28-state operating footprint. Civic Services category funds community parks, playgrounds, and outdoor recreation.
Award: $1,000–$25,000
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Our Place After School Care Inc
Our Place After School Care Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O50). Located in Hastings, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Southern Youth Sports
Southern Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N65). Located in Wymore, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Nebraska Children And Families Foundation
Nebraska Children And Families Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE T70). Located in Lincoln, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Columbus After School Program
Columbus After School Program — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P40). Located in Columbus, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Buffett Early Childhood Fund
Buffett Early Childhood Fund — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE T20). Located in Omaha, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Midlands
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Midlands — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O230). Located in Omaha, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Gretna Youth Sports Foundation
Gretna Youth Sports Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O50). Located in Gretna, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Deleon Youth Sports
Deleon Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N60). Located in Omaha, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Arlington Youth Sports
Arlington Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N60). Located in Arlington, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Ceresco Youth Recreation Association
Ceresco Youth Recreation Association — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N63). Located in Ceresco, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Youth Recreation Inc
Youth Recreation Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O20Z). Located in Beatrice, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Cambridge Park Foundation Inc
Cambridge Park Foundation Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P99Z). Located in Cambridge, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Wahoo Youth Sports Association
Wahoo Youth Sports Association — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N20). Located in Wahoo, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Optimal Youth Sports
Optimal Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O50). Located in Syracuse, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Youth Shooting Sports Alliance
Youth Shooting Sports Alliance — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O12). Located in Elkhorn, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Father Flanagans Fund For Needy Children
Father Flanagans Fund For Needy Children — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P110). Located in Boys Town, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Cozad Youth Recreation
Cozad Youth Recreation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N12). Located in Cozad, NE. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Nebraska Environmental Trust
Lottery-funded grants for conservation, habitat, and outdoor recreation projects. Program details: https://environmentaltrust.nebraska.gov/grant-program
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) — Nebraska
FHWA pass-through for trail construction and maintenance.
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) — Nebraska
Federal LWCF pass-through administered by Nebraska Game and Parks. 50% match.
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Frequently asked questions about Nebraska playground grants

Who can apply for playground grants in Nebraska?

Most Nebraska grants are open to public agencies (school districts, parks departments, municipalities), 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and tribal entities. A handful are restricted to specific county types or census-designated places. Each grant card above lists eligibility — the matcher narrows the list to programs your specific organization type qualifies for.

How much can I get from a Nebraska playground grant?

Nebraska programs typically award between $10,000 and $250,000, with a few capital programs going higher. Most require a 1:1 local match, though some allow in-kind contributions to count. Click into any grant above to see its specific award range and match requirements.

What's the difference between state and federal playground grants?

State grants like the ones above tend to have shorter application windows, smaller award ranges, and stricter geographic eligibility (you must be in Nebraska). Federal grants — Land & Water Conservation Fund, CDBG, etc. — award more but have longer review cycles and more competitive applicant pools. We surface both in the grant matcher.

Do you help with the Nebraska grant application?

Yes. When you're applying for a grant that includes our equipment, we provide a Grant-Ready Documentation Package free of charge: formatted equipment quote, ADA compliance notes, site layout sketch, and a validity letter on our letterhead that grant reviewers expect. Submit a quote request to start.

Already applying for a Nebraska grant?

We'll send you a free Grant-Ready Documentation Package — formatted quote, ADA compliance notes, site layout sketch, and validity letter — within 48 hours. Reviewers expect to see these.

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