Grant Opportunities for Nebraska Libraries
Grants
A curated selection of grants. This
list is not exhaustive and may be updated with new grants at any time.
2022 Nebraska Library Commission Grants:
Continuing Education and Training -
closed March 1, 2022
Internship - closed November 5, 2021
Library Improvement - closed October 7, 2021
Youth Grants for Excellence - closed October 7, 2021
2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Grants -
Through
the Nebraska Library Commission from the Institute of Museum and Library
Services (IMLS).
Formula
Grants available to legally-established public libraries, tribal
libraries, and institutional libraries in Nebraska. Closed: January 14, 2022.
Nebraska Regional Library Systems:
Central Plains Library
System Scholarship Grants
Southeast Library
System Scholarships
Three RIvers Libvrary System Continuing Education Scholarships
Western Library System Scholarships
ARSL Conference
Scholarships - Application Window Closes: May 3, 2022. Four competitive scholarships are offered to first-time conference attendees to help cover the cost of in-person conference attendance.
The 2022 ARSL (Association for Rural & Small Libraries) Annual Conference will be held in Chattanooga, TN from September 14-17, 2022.
Penguin Random House Grants
for Small & Rural Libraries - Penguin Random House and The
Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) rolling grant program to
recognize rural, small and tribal libraries that support underserved
communities in the U.S. and U.S. territories. The program will award grants
of up to $2,500 to libraries that demonstrate a true need. Grants are not
limited to literacy and may be used for everything from library programming
and books to resources like hotspots that help community members access
important information. Rolling grant application, with batches of
applications going under review every 8 weeks beginning December 17, 2021
and continuing at least until June 3, 2022.
Humanities Nebraska
- Grants to nonprofit organizations, including libraries, in
support of projects related to the humanities.
Nebraska Arts
Council - Grants to: nonprofit oprganizations; government
agencies, including libraries; tribal governments; schools, colleges,
universities; and religious organizations. For "art projects and programs of
the highest artistic excellence that reflect creativity and innovation while
providing opportunities for artists and arts organizations".
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the
Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Acquisition, construction, or
rehabilitation of facilities. Libraries fall under Public
Works and must be Accredited. Requires a 25% match.
Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) from
the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. To construct and/or improve
community facilities such as libraries. Nebraska municipalities, including
rural cities and villages, are eligible to apply. A CCCFF grant cannot
account for more than 50% of the total project costs. And, at a minimum,
local cost-share is 1:1.
USDA Community Facilities Grants and Loans -
To purchase, construct, and/or improve essential community facilities, such as libraries, in
rural areas - cities, villages, townships and towns including Federally
Recognized Tribal Lands with no more than 20,000 residents.
Union Pacific Foundation Local Grants - The Union
Pacific Foundation considers support to 501(c)(3) public charities located
in
communities served by Union Pacific Railroad. Libraries fall under the
Community Spaces funding priority - supporting the local economy by building
and enhancing community spaces.
BNSF Railway Foundation
- Makes grants to charitable organizations and divisions of local government
in the communities
in which BNSF Railway Company operates.
Peter Kiewit Foundation
- Applicants must have a valid 501(c)3 status or be a unit of government in
Nebraska. Invests in proven and promising programs, systemic solutions,
capital projects, general operations, planning and capacity building, and
policy development. Accepts and makes decisions on applications quarterly.
Robert B. Daugherty
Foundation - Grants to tax exempt organizations in Nebraska for
Capital Construction Projects, General Opperating Support, and Program
Support.
Accepts requests for funding throughout the year.
Sunderland Foundation
- Supports construction projects, awarding grants to nonprofits served by
the Ash Grove Cement Company - Nebraska included. Makes grants annually to
publicly-supported charitable organizations with tax exempt status under
section 501(c)3.
Pilcrow Foundation
- Provides new, quality, hardcover children's books to rural public
libraries across the United States. Rural communities serving a population
under 10,000 (priority to community populations under 5,000). Children's
Book Project Grant - provides a 2-to-1 match to grant recipients who
contribute $200-$400 through Friends of the Library or other local sponsors.
Annual application deadlines for grant cycles are April 1 and
October 1. Disaster Relief Grant - limited number of special non-matching grants to
libraries affected by recent tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, or other
natural disasters.
IMLS -
Institute of Museum and Library Services - federal support for the nation's
libraries and museums.
Resources for Finding Funding
Foundation Resource Directory - Compiled by the Nebraska
Department of Economic Development. Contact information, brief summaries, fields
of interest, limitations, and grant application information on foundations, both
in and out of Nebraska.
GrantStation -
Sign
up for a free weekly newsletter of grant opportunities - current and past
issues are at
GrantStation Insider. Also check the weekly highlited
Funding Alerts -
database profiles of local, national, Canadian, and international
grantmakers with upcoming deadlines. Watch for
TechSoup special promotions on discounted memberships.
Library Grants
- announcements of library specific grants.
ALA
Grants - grants awarded by ALA divisions and funding sponsored
by major library vendors.
K-12 Grant Opportunities
- weekly listings of new funding opportunities for K-12 schools and
individual educators.
Grant Resources
from NebraskAccess.