Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Program
Eligibility
Nebraska K-12 schools, nonprofits, local governments, and businesses. Projects must focus on litter reduction, recycling, or waste reduction education.
Program Goals
Nebraska's Litter Reduction and Recycling grants fund environmental education projects that reduce waste and increase recycling in Nebraska communities. School programs that teach students about environmental stewardship qualify.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through the Nebraska Dept of Environment and Energy. Monitor nebraskaenvironment.org for the current cycle.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive cycle. Monitor nebraskaenvironment.org for current deadline and guidelines.
Grant Award Amount
Varies by project. Share of approximately $1.5M statewide annual pool.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Nebraska K-12 schools, nonprofits, and local governments with waste reduction or recycling education projects.
How much does the program provide?
Share of approximately $1.5M annually.
Can funds be used for STEM environmental tools?
Yes. Environmental science tools aligned to recycling and waste reduction education are eligible.
How do Nebraska schools apply?
Monitor nebraskaenvironment.org for the current cycle and deadline.
How can Forward Education help?
Our Climate Action Kit supports environmental stewardship education that aligns to this program.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Nebraska standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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