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Visit Nebraska Grant (2026-2027 cycle)

Visit Nebraska (Nebraska Tourism Commission)Closes Dec 16, 2026(57 days left)Up to $100,000

Summary

Nebraska for-profit and nonprofit organizations, destination organizations and local or tribal governments can get up to $100,000 in reimbursement (25% match) for tourism marketing, destination planning and event promotion that draws nonlocal visitors.

About this grant

A reimbursement grant of up to $100,000 for tourism destination and event planning and promotion, and for national or international-caliber event assistance. Examples are visitor guides, website and ad content, paid nonlocal media, feasibility studies and Visit Nebraska co-op advertising. For-profit and nonprofit organizations, destination organizations, political subdivisions and tribal governments in Nebraska may apply. Grantees must provide at least a 25% match. The cycle opened October 13, 2026 and applications are due December 16, 2026.

Who can apply

  • For-profit companies
  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • State and local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Tourism destination organizations (DOs), for-profit and nonprofit organizations, political subdivisions, tribal or other units of local government in Nebraska

Applicants that are not the DO in their community must include a letter of project support from their local DO

A federal identification number is required

Federal and State government agencies are not eligible

At least a 25% match; at least half of the match must be cash

Capital development, equipment, salaries and other operational costs are not eligible

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Tourism
  • Marketing
  • Economic development

Money can be used for

  • Marketing
  • Event promotion
  • Planning

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