Nebraska Community Foundation

Nebraska Community Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Lincoln, Nebraska, registered in SAM.gov since 2007, that serves as a strategic partner to various federal agencies in environmental conservation, habitat management, and agricultural sustainability initiatives. The foundation specializes in providing administrative, financial management, and conservation support services to federal agencies, focusing primarily on natural resource preservation, wildlife habitat protection, and agricultural land management. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the organization has demonstrated expertise in working with multiple federal agencies to implement complex conservation programs and support environmental initiatives across Nebraska.

The foundation's federal contract work has been limited but focused on specific administrative and support services. Its primary federal contract award, a $25,878.45 firm fixed-price purchase order from the Bureau of Reclamation, involves providing administrative and financial management services to support the agency's program implementation. This contract, awarded in September 2022, runs until September 2027 and was not set aside for any special designation. The contract highlights the organization's capability to support federal agencies' operational needs through precise administrative and financial support services.

Nebraska Community Foundation's grant work is extensive and diverse, primarily centered on environmental conservation, wildlife habitat preservation, and agricultural sustainability. Major grant awards come from agencies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Bureau of Reclamation. These cooperative agreements focus on projects such as migratory bird habitat conservation, soil health improvement, wetland and grassland easement management, and strategic habitat conservation. Specific grant initiatives include implementing the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture's conservation objectives, supporting endangered species habitat restoration, developing communication materials about conservation practices, and managing grassland and wetland easements. The foundation also engages in sub-grant work with partners like the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, supporting projects that involve prescribed fire management, invasive species removal, and habitat restoration across various Nebraska landscapes.