Nebraska Recycling Council
The Nebraska Recycling Council (NRC) is a Lincoln, NE-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that promotes waste reduction, recycling, and pollution prevention across Nebraska. The site provides resources, program information, and administers grant programs such as Recycling Equipment Grants funded by the Nebraska Environmental Trust.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Nebraska-based nonprofits, municipalities, or community organizations seeking funding for recycling or waste-reduction equipment and vehicles.
Good Fit
- • Project is based in Nebraska.
- • Request is for equipment, vehicles, or other capital items related to recycling or waste reduction.
- • Clear budget, vendor quotes, and project timeline are provided.
- • Applicant is a local government, nonprofit, or community organization with demonstrated readiness to implement equipment purchases.
- • Typical request sizes align with recent grants (roughly $5K–$25K, with some awards up to ~$25K–$50K).
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year was entirely within Nebraska, with grants distributed across multiple Nebraska cities and municipalities.
Recipient Variety
Seventeen distinct recipients were funded in the latest year, including municipalities, charities, and community organizations, showing a broad institutional mix despite some dollar concentration among the top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence shows 17 new grantees in the latest year and no repeat recipients across observed years, indicating newcomers were able to access funding; however, no formal application guidelines were publicly posted.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
