Federal grants to University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska in Omaha, Nebraska received $155 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 140 awards. Its largest program was Education Stabilization Fund, with $49.6 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $19.7 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$155 million
- Awards140
- Awarded in FY 2025$19.7 million
- Largest award$28.2 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 39 | $67.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 45 | $20.2 million |
| FY 2023 | 38 | $24.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 43 | $23.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 36 | $19.7 million |
Programs that fund University of Nebraska
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Stabilization Fund | 2 | $49.6 million |
| Centers for Homeland Security | 1 | $22.3 million |
| Biomedical Research and Research Training | 5 | $12.2 million |
| Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) | 9 | $7.0 million |
| Office of Science Financial Assistance Program | 1 | $7.0 million |
| STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | 12 | $5.5 million |
| Cardiovascular Diseases Research | 4 | $5.3 million |
| Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms | 5 | $4.5 million |
| Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs | 1 | $4.3 million |
| Small Business Development Centers | 6 | $3.9 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | 8 | $55.3 million |
| Department of Homeland Security | 5 | $25.1 million |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 18 | $22.5 million |
| National Science Foundation | 50 | $13.5 million |
| Department of State | 13 | $10.1 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uno request under CARES act (higher education emergency relief fund) institution | Education Stabilization Fund | March 15, 2021 | $28.2 million |
| National counterterrorism, innovation, technology, and education (NCITE) center | Centers for Homeland Security | July 1, 2021 | $22.3 million |
| Uno request under CARES act (higher education emergency relief fund) | Education Stabilization Fund | March 15, 2021 | $21.3 million |
| A high-throughput computational and experimental approach to the design of unconventional magnets | Office of Science Financial Assistance Program | September 5, 2023 | $7.0 million |
| Harnessing movement variability to treat and prevent motor related disorder | Biomedical Research and Research Training | October 15, 2020 | $6.1 million |
| Center for cardiovascular research in biomechanics - project summary – overall we propose to establish the center for cardiovascular research in biomechanics (CRIB), which will provide a foundation for synergistic translational research activities aimed at developing novel materials and devices to t | Biomedical Research and Research Training | February 14, 2024 | $4.4 million |
| The university of Nebraska is hereby awarded $1,349,707 to administer four institutes for approximately 88 undergraduate students or recently graduated young leaders on the theme of civic engagement. | Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs | August 26, 2021 | $4.3 million |
| Growing Nebraska s future stem workforce is a high priority for the NASA Nebraska space grant (NASA Nebraska). Through strategic investments targeted toward the general public K-12 higher education and research infrastructure. | Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) | March 17, 2021 | $3.5 million |
| Ysali aims to establish a robust network to advance a connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient indo-pacific region by empowering young leaders to address shared challenges. | Public Diplomacy Programs | September 25, 2024 | $2.6 million |
| Optimal stent selection for the femoropopliteal artery | Cardiovascular Diseases Research | October 13, 2020 | $2.1 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does University of Nebraska get?
$155 million in 140 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives University of Nebraska the most?
The Department of Education, with $55.3 million in 8 awards. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services follow.
What is University of Nebraska's largest federal grant?
$28.2 million under Education Stabilization Fund, with its first action in the period on March 15, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund University of Nebraska?
Its largest are Education Stabilization Fund, Centers for Homeland Security and Biomedical Research and Research Training.
Other grant recipients in Omaha
- Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
- City of Omaha
- 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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