Nebraska Environmental Trust’s Application Portal & Instructions grant funds science-based projects that conserve and restore Nebraska’s natural resources through a competitive, merit-reviewed process.
Funder: Nebraska Environmental Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No minimum or maximum; typical awards fund up to 3 years per project; amount varies by project scope.
Summary: Annual grant program supporting conservation, restoration, and enhancement of Nebraska’s natural environments through a competitive, online application process.
The Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET) offers an annual, competitive grant program to support projects that conserve, enhance, and restore Nebraska’s natural environments. Eligible projects must align with one or more key funding categories: habitat, surface and ground water, waste management, air quality, or soil management. Applications are submitted online and undergo review for eligibility and merit by the Trust's Grants Committee and Board. The program is open to individuals, public entities, private organizations, and for-profit businesses, provided the project delivers public benefit and meets environmental criteria.