The Nebraska Craft Brewery Board is offering approximately $120,000 in grants to growers, industry organizations, state and local agencies, educational groups and others to fund research, development, and marketing projects in Nebraska’s craft brewing industry.
The grants will be awarded in an effort to bolster NCBB’s mission of “Grow Local. Brew Local. Buy Local.” The deadline to submit proposals is April 30, 2025.
In Nebraska, craft breweries are defined as small, independent breweries producing less than 20,000
barrels of beer per year. There are 53 licensed craft breweries in Nebraska.
“Craft breweries are popular because consumers are interested in drinking unique, flavorful beer that
supports local businesses,” said Josh Christensen, Chair of the Nebraska Craft Brewery Board. “Craft
breweries create jobs, add tax revenue, and attract tourism to Nebraska. The Nebraska Craft Brewery
Board grants represent opportunities for those interested in growing Nebraska’s craft beer industry.”
Those interested in receiving grant funds must submit a detailed proposal for review and approval by
the Nebraska Craft Brewery Board. Applications, instructions, program guidelines, and performance
measures are available online at craftbreweryboard.nebraska.gov/application-instructions and must be
submitted by April 30, 2025.
For more information about project proposals and the grant process, contact Casey Foster, Nebraska
Department of Agriculture, at 402-471-6857, or by email at casey.foster@nebraska.gov.