The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation (NSHSF) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Spring Statewide Grants Program. In total, $83, 562.25 was awarded to 52 organizations in 48 communities across Nebraska to support projects that preserve and promote local history.
This year’s spring grant cycle welcomed twelve first-time recipients, including the Blair Library, Boone County Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution - Katahdin Chapter, Great Plains Black History Museum, Grant County Historical Society, Happy Jack Peak and Chalk Mine, Historic Downtown Plattsmouth Association, Holdrege Area Public Library, M12 Studio, Mari Sandoz Heritage Society, Platte County Historical Society and Sherman County Historical Society. A full list of grant recipients is available at nshsf.org.
“On behalf of Shelton Public Library, I would like to thank the Nebraska State Historical Society, ED Leslie Fattig, Board of Trustees and you, for this award in the Statewide Grants Program. The storage lockers and filing cabinets will be a much needed and appreciated addition to our library! In addition to preserving historical documents and archived material, the lockers/ cabinets will provide easy access to staff and patrons. Thank you, thank you, thank you,” Tony Crouse/Library Director Shelton Public Library NSHSF received 70 applications in the Spring 2025 spring cycle with projects ranging from artifact conservation and exhibit development to public programs, outreach, and facility promotion.
