Mini-Grant Program

Mini-Grant Program

Funder: Lincoln Parks Foundation

Program Purpose: The mini-grant program was established to incentivize new and expand existing volunteer efforts within the parks and recreation system.

Geographic Scope

• Lincoln, Nebraska
• Projects must be on public land within parks, trails, and public spaces

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
• Neighborhood associations
• Businesses
• Civic groups
• Youth groups
• Running clubs
• Any other group or individual

Project Eligibility

Eligible Projects:
• Projects identified by grant applicants, the Lincoln Parks Foundation, or the Lincoln Parks & Recreation Department
• Must enhance the usage of existing parks, trails, and public spaces
• Infrastructure improvements to parks and recreation areas
• Projects on public land only

What They Don't Fund:

Application Period

• Rolling applications: Applicants may submit a mini grant application at any time

Contact Information

• Lincoln Parks Foundation
• Phone: 402-441-8258
• Email: director@lincolnparks.org