Nebraska Game and Parks Watchable Wildlife Grants 2026-2027

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is accepting Watchable Wildlife Grant applications through October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT. Awards are generally up to $6,000 per proposal for projects that build public appreciation and stewardship of Nebraska wildlife through wildlife-viewing and nature-based experiences. A mandatory 25% match applies, and awards are reimbursement based.

FundingMaximum $6,000 per proposal; 25% match required

DeadlineOctober 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT

Last verifiedSeptember 20, 2026

Required next actionPublish for Nebraska education/community awareness. Applications are open through October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT. Eligible nonprofit, governmental, individual, and for-profit applicants may submit distinct wildlife-observation projects through the current online application. Maximum request is $6,000 and a 25% match is mandatory; the program is reimbursement-based and requires a completed project narrative, budget, environmental review for funded projects, receipts, established match, and final reporting. Computers, software, and similar items are ineligible, although website development and trail cameras are eligible. Do not advance a direct Dr. Miltie application because the mandatory 25% match requires Marc approval and the opportunity has no legitimate N9+ or healthcare-vendor fit.

Broad Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, individuals, and for-profit entities may apply. For-profit applicants must explain how the proposed project is not designed solely for the organization or company's profit.

Atlas Analysis

Atlas Opportunity Score 58/100. N9+ Fit Score 0/100. The program supports wildlife-viewing and nature-based experiences, including eligible site development, events, infrastructure, interpretive materials, equipment, and planning. Computers, software, and similar items are not generally eligible. A mandatory 25% match applies, so no direct Dr. Miltie submission should advance without Marc approval even though for-profit entities may be structurally eligible.

Source verificationOfficial government source · outdoornebraska.govAtlas last verified this record September 20, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗