Mini-Grant Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Applications accepted on a rolling basis at any time”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Any other group or individual
Other requirements
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Projects must be on public land within parks, trails, and public spaces
- Neighborhood associations
- Businesses
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Projects on private land are not eligible
Overview
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:
- Projects on private land are not eligible
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
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Complete the Mini-Grant Application form
2. Submit application through the online portal: Apply Here (link provided on website)
3. Applications accepted on a rolling basis at any time
Note: Specific required materials and narrative questions are not detailed on the website. Contact Lincoln Parks Foundation for detailed application requirements.
What Lincoln Parks and Recreation Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $752K
- Median grant
- $376K
- Range
- $75K–$677K
- By dollars: Nebraska 100%. Top recipient cities: Lincoln, NE.
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City of Lincoln Nebraska · Lincoln, NE
Park improvements
$677K
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Preservation
$75K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Community development
- Recreation
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