Federal grants to City of Omaha
City of Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska received $161 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 56 awards. Its largest program was Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants, with $54.8 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $20.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$161 million
- Awards56
- Awarded in FY 2025$20.1 million
- Largest award$49.8 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 11 | $28.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 18 | $70.2 million |
| FY 2023 | 15 | $24.2 million |
| FY 2024 | 7 | $17.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 15 | $20.1 million |
Programs that fund City of Omaha
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants | 2 | $54.8 million |
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $23.7 million |
| Superfund State, Political Subdivision, and Indian Tribe Site-Specific Cooperative Agreements | 2 | $22.0 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 6 | $19.2 million |
| Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | 1 | $6.8 million |
| Emergency Solutions Grant Program | 6 | $6.1 million |
| Congressionally Recommended Awards | 2 | $4.5 million |
| Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative | 2 | $3.9 million |
| Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program | 1 | $3.7 million |
| Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous grants | 1 | $3.0 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 25 | $113 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 3 | $23.0 million |
| Department of Justice | 18 | $12.8 million |
| Department of Homeland Security | 4 | $8.7 million |
| Executive Office of the President | 5 | $2.8 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice neighborhoods implementation grants | Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants | September 22, 2022 | $49.8 million |
| Description: this agreement funds the recipient's program to continue the implementation of the record of decision and remedial action within the omaha lead site, which is listed on the national priorities list (NPL) of the national oil and hazardous substances contingency plan. Activities: the activi | Superfund State, Political Subdivision, and Indian Tribe Site-Specific Cooperative Agreements | February 13, 2023 | $12.5 million |
| This cooperative agreement provides financial support for the city of omaha to conduct soil sampling, soil remediation and additional work on assigne | Superfund State, Political Subdivision, and Indian Tribe Site-Specific Cooperative Agreements | March 30, 2021 | $9.5 million |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $8.2 million |
| Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER) | Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | September 23, 2024 | $6.8 million |
| Choice neighborhoods implementation grants | Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants | June 5, 2023 | $5.0 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | July 29, 2021 | $4.6 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 26, 2022 | $4.4 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 22, 2025 | $4.3 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | December 23, 2024 | $4.2 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Omaha get?
$161 million in 56 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Omaha the most?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, with $113 million in 25 awards. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice follow.
What is City of Omaha's largest federal grant?
$49.8 million under Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants, with its first action in the period on September 22, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Omaha?
Its largest are Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants, Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants and Superfund State, Political Subdivision, and Indian Tribe Site-Specific Cooperative Agreements.
Other grant recipients in Omaha
- Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
- University of Nebraska
- Omaha Airport Authority
- Housing Authority of the City of Omaha
- Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha
- Creighton University
- CHN Nebraska
- Oneworld Community Health Centers Inc
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