NEBRASKA VOLUNTEER WEEK

YOUTH SERVICE GRANTS

ServeNebraska, the Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission is offering funding to organizations, schools, programs and institutions to develop, coordinate and implement small projects to engage Nebraska youth in volunteering during National/Nebraska Volunteer Week (April 20-26, 2025).

While Nebraska is consistently among the top ten states for volunteerism, research has shown that national levels of volunteer service have been on the decline. The goal of this grant cycle is to provide an opportunity for Nebraska youth to try out service opportunities and - hopefully - instill a love of community service.

Applicants may apply for up to $500 per grant.

Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2025

If online submission is not possible, please contact us for alternative options.

Allowable Use of Funds:

Funds are limited to $500 per grant. Use of funds is limited to direct programming needs. Allowable uses include project materials, transportation for participants, food and non-alcoholic beverages, venue and material rentals. Funds may not be used to cover personnel costs. Projects may not use funds to engage volunteers in political activities, religious proselytization, or providing direct benefit to a for-profit business.

Selection Criteria:

Projects should aim to engage young people in a way that links service with intentional learning goals. View the scoring sheet here. Strong applications will have the following characteristics:

  • Be youth-led
  • Have a substantive impact on youth participants
  • Have a substantive impact on the community served
  • Foster community partnerships
  • Mobilize volunteers
  • Engage diverse community members
  • Involve media and public officials
  • Celebrate and recognize service
  • Inspire and sustain a commitment to service

Required Reporting:

Following the completion of your National Volunteer Week project, you will need to provide ServeNebraska:

  • At least two photos from the project

  • Complete a survey regarding your project to include service data

If you have any questions regarding Nebraska Volunteer Week Grants, please contact:

Sandra Mueller
sandra.j.mueller@nebraska.gov
402-471-6212

Application Form

Please complete all required fields. Please note that leaving or refreshing the page will cause you to lose all progress. For best results, we recommend drafting long answers in a separate document and copying into the form. Thank you!

Contact Information:
First Name *
Last Name *
Organization Type
Country
Address Line 1 *
Address Line 2 *
City *
State/Province *
Postal Code *
Please describe your Youth Nebraska Volunteer Week project plan:
What is the intended impact of your project on community needs?
Which day(s) will you complete the project? (Check all that apply)
What supplies and resources are necessary to complete this project?
What is the plan for participant and volunteer transportation to the project location?
How will you track the participants and their service hours?
How will you know if your project is a success?
Please download the budget template, fill it out and submit it here with your application.
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