For non-profit organizations developing tourism activities or improvements in Cass County.
Applications are due January 31 each year.

How To Apply

APPLICATION PROCESS:

All applicants are required to submit the standard application form and required attachments by the posted deadline date(s).

Capital Improvement grants have a 2-step process where an Intent to Apply application is reviewed by the Tourism Committee and if applicant and project meets basic criteria a committee member will be assigned to the project and will do a site-inspection. Once inspected the committee member will let the Director know whether it meets criteria or not, and to move forward to sending the Capital Improvement Grant Application. Deadline for this application is in the guidelines.

Applicants will be notified via email or standard mail of award after Tourism Committee has presented presented them to the County Commissions for approval.

DEADLINES:

All applications must be received no later than the deadline date.  No exceptions will be made to this policy.  Please Email your application in a single document either PDF (preferred) or a Word .doc.

2025 Marketing Grant Guidelines & Application –  Deadline to apply: January 31, 2025
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2025 Capital Improvement Grant  Guidelines & Intent to Apply  –  Deadline to apply: January 31, 2025

Submit your applications via email (preferred) to:
director@visitcasscounty.com.
Please call 402-296-5999 if any questions.

REQUIRED VERBIAGE OR IMAGE FOR ALL GRANT PROJECTS:

“Funded in part by Cass County Tourism – visitcasscounty.com”

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The Program

Administered by the Cass County Tourism Committee (an advisory group to the Cass county Board of Commissioners), the annual grant program is designed to promote tourism in the county by providing funding to tourism-related nonprofit organizations.  There are two categories of grants available:  Capital Improvement Projects & Marketing.

MARKETING GRANT

The purpose of this grant is to attract additional visitors to Cass County by providing funding to promote events, activities and/or general marketing for Cass County’s public and nonprofit attractions. Funds available through this program are from the collection of Lodging Tax in Cass County.  Nebraska statute states that these funds are to be used to generally promote, encourage, and attract visitors to Cass County and to use tourism facilities.  It specifically states that these funds cannot be used for capital construction or improvements.  Each Grant request may not exceed 2,500.00.  All eligible marketing expenses must be documented and will be reimbursed at a rate of 75% of approved expenses, not to exceed the $2,500.00 maximum. Only one marketing grant may be submitted for each applicant.  Budget must accompany application, see requirements for more information. 

Eligibility & Criteria for Assistance:

  • Public organizations with nonprofit 501(c)3 or other non-profit designation. Proof of nonprofit status must accompany application.
  • Funds are available on a competitive basis to any visitor attraction, community event, or area (more than one community) event held within Cass County with 501(c) (3) or other nonprofit status whose primary purpose is to encourage tourism and promote Cass County.
  • Priority will be given to events that encourage visitors from outside our area.
  • Grant project must be completed within calendar year.
  • A report including updated project narrative and actual expenses must be submitted to the Cass County Tourism Committee no later than January 31 the following year.
  • Grant payment will be made based upon documentation of actual approved expenditures.
  • After award is announce a Grant Agreement must be signed to accept award given and responsibilities for project.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT

The purpose of this grant is to attract additional visitors to Cass County by providing funding to improve Cass County’s public and nonprofit attractions. Funds available through this grant are provided from the Visitors Improvement Fund lodging tax, and are for capital improvements to attractions and recreational facilities and to assist in the promotion of Tourism in Cass County. Granted monies shall be used for a new structure, preservation of an existing structure or new equipment built or installed to permanently add or enhance value and/or capacity to the site.

Eligibility & Criteria for Assistance:

  • Public organizations with nonprofit 501(c)3 or other non-profit designation. Proof of nonprofit status must accompany application. The project must expand, improve or add to an existing attraction or create a new attraction that is open to the public and is of educational, cultural, historical, artistic, and/or recreational significance.
  • Organization must not have an open project that they have been awarded previously.
  • The project must promote tourism and generate visibility for Cass County.
  • Project must be completed no later than October 31 of the following year of the award. Request for extension will only be considered by written request to Cass County Tourism Committee prior to this deadline..
  • Grant requires a 50% match with up to 25% total of in-kind receipted donated materials and documented in-kind/volunteer labor (valued at $10.00 per hour).
  • “Funded in part by Cass County Tourism – visitcasscounty.com” must appear in perpetuity at the project site.
  • It is the sole responsibility of the Grantee to obtain all necessary local and state permits.
  • A report including updated project narrative and actual expenses must be submitted to the Cass County Tourism Committee no later than November 30 of the year following award given (see guidelines below for more details).
  • Grant payment will be made based upon documentation of actual approved expenditures.
  • After award is announce a Grant Agreement must be signed to accept award given and responsibilities for project.

Marketing Grants Awarded

February 25, 2025 the following Grants were given final approved by the Cass County Commissioners for Visitor Promotion in Cass County.

American Legion Post 247 –  $2,137.50.00
Marketing – Events

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Cass County Agricultural Society –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Cass County Fair

Cass County Historical Society –  $750.00
Marketing – Events

City of Louisville –  $2,000.00
Marketing – Car Show Event

Eagle Vision –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Eagle Fun Days

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,475.00
Marketing – Elmwood Holiday Extravaganza

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,475.00
Marketing – Murdock July 4th Celebration

Historical Downtown Plattsmouth Association –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Keep Cass County Beautiful –  $500.00
Marketing – Events

Lofte Community Theatre –  $2,500.00
Marketing

Louisville Area Foundation–  $2,500.00
Marketing Dynamite Pete Days

Murray Freedom Festival –  $750.00
Marketing – July 4th Celebration.

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Summer Camp Guides

Nebraska Trail Foundation –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Trail Events

Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Plattsmouth Harvest Festival Club –  $2,500.00
Festival Marketing

Revitalization Association of Weeping Water –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Cass County Fair

Village of Manley –  $2,500.00
Pillage the Village Event

Weeping Water Historical Society –  $2,500.00
Advertising

TOTAL:                      $43,587.50

February 27, 2024 the following Grants were given final approved by the Cass County Commissioners for Visitor Promotion in Cass County.

American Legion Post 247 –  $1,725.00
Marketing – Events

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

B.U.I.L.D.
(Businesses United In Louisville’s Development) – $2,500.00
Advertising – Hot Sunday in July Car Show

Cass County Agricultural Society –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Cass County Fair

Eagle Vision –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Eagle Fun Days

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,493.75
Marketing – Elmwood Holiday Extravaganza

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,493.75
Marketing – Murdock July 4th Celebration

Historical Downtown Plattsmouth Association –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Lofte Community Theatre –  $2,500.00
Marketing

Louisville Area Foundation–  $2,500.00
Marketing Dynamite Pete Days

Murray Freedom Festival –  $750.00
Marketing – July 4th Celebration.

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Summer Camp Guides

Nebraska Trail Foundation –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Trail Events

Omaha Sports Commission –  $2,463.75
Marketing – Platte River Rumble at Mahoney

Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Plattsmouth Harvest Festival Club –  $2,500.00
Festival Marketing

Revitalization Association of Weeping Water –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Cass County Fair

Scatter Joy Acres –  $1,000.00
Event Marketing

Village of Manley –  $2,500.00
Pillage the Village Event

Weeping Water Chamber of Commerce –  $1,575.00
Advertising

Weeping Water Historical Society –  $2,500.00
Advertising

TOTAL:                      $47,501.25

February 14, 2023 the following Grants were given final approved by the Cass County Commissioners for Visitor Promotion in Cass County.

American Legion Post 247 –  $1,464.75
Marketing – Events

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

B.U.I.L.D.
(Businesses United In Louisville’s Development) – $2,500.00
Advertising – Hot Sunday in July Car Show

Cass County Agricultural Society –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Cass County Fair

Eagle Vision –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Eagle Fun Days

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,493.75
Marketing – Elmwood Holiday Extravaganza

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,493.75
Marketing – Murdock July 4th Celebration

Historical Downtown Plattsmouth Association –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Lincoln Sport Parachute Club –  $825.00
Weeping Water Event Marketing

Lofte Community Theatre –  $2,500.00
Marketing

Louisville Area Foundation–  $2,500.00
Marketing Dynamite Pete Days

Murray Freedom Festival –  $750.00
Marketing – July 4th Celebration.

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Summer Camp Guides

Nebraska Trail Foundation –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Trail Events

Omaha Sports Commission –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Platte River Rumble at Mahoney

Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Plattsmouth Harvest Festival Club –  $2,500.00
Festival Marketing

Revitalization Association of Weeping Water –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Cass County Fair

Scatter Joy Acres –  $2,500.00
Event Marketing

Village of Manley –  $1,657.50
Pillage the Village Event

Weeping Water Chamber of Commerce –  $367.50
Advertising

Weeping Water Historical Society –  $2,500.00
Advertising

TOTAL:                      $47,552.25

March 1, 2022 the following Grants were given final approved by the Cass County Commissioners for Visitor Promotion in Cass County.

American Legion Post 247 –  $1,123.50
Marketing – Events

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

B.U.I.L.D.
(Businesses United In Louisville’s Development) –  $1,998.75
Advertising – Last Hot Sunday in July Car Show

Cass County Agricultural Society –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Cass County Fair

Cattlemen’s Ball –  $2,500.00
Event Marketing

Eagle Vision –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Eagle Fun Days

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,475.00
Marketing – Elmwood Holiday Extravaganza

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,475.00
Marketing – Murdock July 4th Celebration

Friends of Lewis & Clark Bicentennial  –  $2,500.00
Advertising –  Lewis & Clark County Brochures and Posters

Historical Downtown Plattsmouth Association –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Lofte Community Theatre –  $2,500.00
Marketing

Murray Freedom Festival –  $750.00
Marketing – July 4th Celebration.

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Summer Camp Guides

Nebraska Trail Foundation –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Trail Events

Platte River State Park –  $1,500.00
Marketing – 40th Anniversary Celebrataion

Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Plattsmouth Conservancy –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Revitalizatino Association of Weeping Water –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Cass County Fair

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum –  $2,500.00
Marketing

Village of Manley –  $1,657.50
Pillage the Village Event

Weeping Water Historical Society –  $2,500.00
Advertising

TOTAL:                      $45,229.75

February 16, 2021 the following Grants were given final approved by the Cass County Commissioners for Visitor Promotion in Cass County.

American Legion Post 247 –  $1,393.75
Marketing – Events

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

B.U.I.L.D.
(Businesses United In Louisville’s Development) –  $1,440.00
Advertising – Last Hot Sunday in July Car Show

Cass County Agricultural Society –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Cass County Fair

Eagle Vision –  $2,346.57
Marketing – Eagle Fun Days

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,475.00
Marketing – Elmwood Holiday Extravaganza

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,475.00
Marketing – Murdock July 4th Celebration

Friends of Lewis & Clark Bicentennial  –  $2,500.00
Advertising –  Lewis & Clark County Brochures and Posters

Historical Downtown Plattsmouth Association –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Lofte Community Theatre –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Season Flyers

Murray Freedom Festival –  $750.00
Marketing – July 4th Celebration.

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Summer Camps- Conference space promotions

Nebraska Trail Foundation –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Trail Events

Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Plattsmouth Conservancy –  $1,125.00
Marketing – Events

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Village of Manley –  $2,295.00
Pillage the Village Event

Weeping Water Historical Society –  $2,362.50
Marketing – Events

TOTAL:                      $39,162.82

March 3, 2020 the following Grants were given final approved by the Cass County Commissioners for Visitor Promotion in Cass County.

American Legion Post 247 –  $1,102.50
Marketing – Events

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

B.U.I.L.D. (Businesses United In Louisville’s Development) –  $2,500.00
Advertising – Last Hot Sunday in July Car Show

Cass County Agricultural Society –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Cass County Fair

Eagle Vision –  $2,226.570
Marketing – Eagle Fun Days

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,475.00
Marketing – Elmwood Holiday Extravaganza

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,475.00
Marketing – Murdock July 4th Celebration

Friends of Lewis & Clark Bicentennial  –  $2,500.00
Advertising –  Lewis & Clark County Brochures and Posters

Lofte Community Theatre –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Season Flyers

Murray Freedom Festival –  $562.50
Marketing – July 4th Celebration.

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Summer Camps- Conference space promotions

Nebraska Story Arts –  $750.00
Marketing – Moonshell Storytelling Festival at Mahoney State Park National and regional storytellers will take part to preserve the art of storytelling

Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Plattsmouth Conservancy –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Plattsmouth Recreation Department –  $1,200.00
Marketing – Brochures outside of Cass County and Advertising

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Events

Village of Manley –  $2,062.50
Pillage the Village Event

Weeping Water Chamber of Commerce –  $1,518.53
Marketing – Events Promotion

TOTAL:                      $36,872.60

February 19, 2019 the following Grants were given final approved by the Cass County Commissioners for Visitor Promotion in Cass County.

American Legion Post 247 –  $1,273.19
Marketing – 2019 Events

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation –  $2,186.38
Marketing – 2019 Events

B.U.I.L.D. (Businesses United In Louisville’s Development) –  $2,500.00
Advertising – Last Hot Sunday in July Car Show

Cass County Agricultural Society –  $2,500.00
Marketing – 2017 Cass County Fair

Eagle Vision –  $1,250.00
Marketing – Eagle Fun Days

Elmwood Public Library –  $503.00
Summer Fun Community Kickoff

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $1,997.50
Marketing – Elmwood Holiday Extravaganza

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $1,250.00
Marketing – Murdock July 4th Celebration

Friends of Lewis & Clark Bicentennial  –  $2,500.00
2017 Advertising –  Lewis & Clark County Brochures and Posters

Plattsmouth Harvest Festival –  $2,500.00
Advertising – 2019 Event

Lofte Community Theatre –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Season Flyers

Murray Freedom Festival –  $1,375.00
Marketing – July 4th Celebration.

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Summer Camps- Conference space promotions

Nebraska Story Arts –  $1,331.25
Marketing – Moonshell Storytelling Festival at Mahoney State Park National and regional storytellers will take part to preserve the art of storytelling

Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce –  $2,500.00
Marketing – 2019 Events

Plattsmouth Conservancy –  $1,o00.00
Marketing – 2019 Events

Plattsmouth Recreation Department –  $745.00
Marketing – Brochures outside of Cass County

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum –  $2,500.00
National Space Day Celebration

Village of Manley –  $1,212.50
Pillage the Village Event

Weeping Water Chamber of Commerce –  $990.00
Marketing – Events Promotion

Weeping Water Valley Historical Society –  $562.50
Marketing – Rack Cards

TOTAL:                      $35,176.32

February 21, 2018 the following Grants were given final approved by the Cass County Commissioners for Visitor Promotion in Cass County.

American Legion Post 247                                                                                         $1,764.75
Marketing – 2018 Events

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation                                                                             $1,767.80
Marketing – 2018 Events

B.U.I.L.D. (Businesses United In Louisville’s Development)  –   $2,500.00
Advertising – Last Hot Sunday in July Car Show

Cass County Agricultural Society -$2,500.00
Marketing – 2018 Cass County Fair

City of Plattsmouth – $2,500.00
Marketing – Riverboat Returns to Plattsmouth

Eagle Vision – $2,500.00
Marketing – Eagle Fun Days

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association – $2,500.00
Marketing – Elmwood Holiday Extravaganza

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association – $2,500.00
Marketing – Murdock July 4th Celebration

Friends of Lewis & Clark Bicentennial – $2,500.00
2018 Advertising – Welcome to Lewis & Clark County Brochures and Posters

Kass Kounty King Korn Klub – $2,500.00
Advertising – 2018 Plattsmouth Harvest Festival

Murray Freedom Festival – $2,500.00
Marketing – July 4th Celebration.

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries – $2,500.00
Marketing – Conference and Retreats

Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce            – $2,500.00
Event Marketing – Cruzin Main, Amazing Race, Food Truck Wars…

Plattsmouth Conservancy – $1,500.00
Marketing – Events: Garden Party, Christmas Event, Victorian Tour

Plattsmouth Recreation Department – $745.00
Marketing – Brochures outside of Cass County

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum – $2,500.00
Makers Market – Advertising

The Lofte Community Theatre – $2,500.00
Marketing – 2018 Season Flyers

Village of Manley – $2,500.00
Pillage the Village Event

TOTAL: $41,077.55

February 21, 2017 the following Grants were given final approved by the Cass County Commissioners for Visitor Promotion in Cass County.

American Legion Post 247 –  $1,488.75
Marketing – 2017 Events

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation –  $1,577.30
Marketing – 2017 Events

B.U.I.L.D. (Businesses United In Louisville’s Development) –  $2,500.00
Advertising – Last Hot Sunday in July Car Show

Cass County Agricultural Society –  $2,500.00
Marketing – 2017 Cass County Fair

Eagle Vision –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Eagle Fun Days

Elmwood Public Library –  $487.50
Stories on the Street – Shakespeare Festival

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,332.50
Marketing – Elmwood Holiday Extravaganza

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,332.50
Marketing – Murdock July 4th Celebration

Friends of Lewis & Clark Bicentennial  –  $2,500.00
2017 Advertising –  Lewis & Clark County Brochures and Posters

Kass Kounty King Korn Klub –  $2,500.00
Advertising – 2017 Plattsmouth Harvest Festival

Lofte Community Theatre –  $2,500.00
Marketing – 2017 Newspaper Advertising

Murray Freedom Festival –  $1,350.00
Marketing – July 4th Celebration.

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries –  $1,875.00
Marketing – Summer Camps- Conference space promotions

Nebraska Story Arts –  $1,500.00
Marketing – Moonshell Storytelling Festival at Mahoney State Park National and regional storytellers will take part to preserve the art of storytelling

Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce –  $2,500.00
Marketing – 2017 Plattsmouth Chamber Promotions…Cruzin Main, Amazing Race, Taste of Plattsmouth…

Plattsmouth Conservancy –  $1,500.00
Marketing – Events: Garden Party, Christmas Event, Victorian Tour

Plattsmouth Main Street –  $1,300.00
Marketing – 1st Annual Food Truck War/Street Dance

Plattsmouth VFW Post 2543 –  $1,500.00
Marketing – Events: Motorcycle and Auto Club events and entertainment

Plattsmouth Recreation Department –  $745.00
Marketing – Brochures outside of Cass County

Nebraska Game and Parks –  $1,318.10
Event Banners at Platte River State Park – Louisville

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museam –  $2,500.00
Nebraska ‘Highway 66’ Concourse Classic Auto Show

Scenic Weeping Water Valley Association –  $1,875.00
Marketing – Event Marketing/General Advertising

Village of Avoca –  $1,872.50
Village website and newsletter creation

Village of Nehawka –  $1,872.50
Village website and newsletter creation

Village of Manley –  $750.00
Pillage the Village Event

Weeping Water Chamber of Commerce –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Event Advertising and Rack Cards

Women in the Outdoors – Omaha Chapter –  $704.25
Annual Women’s Outdoor Skills Workshop at Platte River State Park This program was started in 1998 to introduce women to the outdoors and our nations hunting and conservation traditions.

TOTAL:                      $49,880.90

Cass County Commissioners Approved Marketing Grants
February 23, 2016

American Legion Post 247 –  $1,589.81
Marketing – 2016 Events and Brochure
Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Annual Ice Cream Social in Aug.

B.U.I.L.D. (Businesses United In Louisville’s Development) –    $2,500.00
Advertising – Last Hot Sunday in July Car Show – July 31st

Cass County Agricultural Society –  $2,500.00
Marketing – 2016 Cass County Fair – Aug. 9-13th

Eagle Vision –  $2,500.00
Marketing – 2016 Eagle Days – June 25th

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association –  $2,332.50
Marketing – Elmwood Holiday Extravaganza – Nov. 26th

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association  –  $2,332.50
Marketing – Murdock July 4th Celebration

Friends of Lewis & Clark Bicentennial –  $2,000.00
2016 Advertising – Welcome to Lewis & Clark County Brochures and Posters

Kass Kounty King Korn Klub –  $2,500.00
Advertising – 2016 Plattsmouth Harvest Festival

Lofte Community Theatre –  $2,500.00
Marketing – 2016 Newspaper Advertising

Murray Freedom Festival –  $1,500.00
Marketing – July 4th Celebration

Nebraska Story Arts –  $1,200.00
Marketing – Moonshell Storytelling Festival at Mahoney State Park – Sept. 10
National and regional storytellers will take part to preserve the art of storytelling.

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries  –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Summer Camps- Conference space promotions

Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce –  $2,500.00
Marketing – 2016 Plattsmouth Chamber Promotions
Taste of Plattsmouth July 31, Cruzin Main Sept. 10, Round up at Roundabout Oct. 7
Harvest Festival 5K Run Oct. 29th

Plattsmouth Conservancy –  $1,725.00
Marketing – Events: Garden Party, Christmas Event, Victorian Tour

Plattsmouth Recreation Department  –    $745.00
Marketing – Brochures outside of Cass County

Scenic Weeping Water Valley Association –  $2,500.00
Marketing – Event Marketing/General Advertising
Get Spooked in the Valley Oct 1 – Nov 1

Village of Manley –  $750.00
Marketing – 2016 Pillage the Village – Kickball Tournament Aug. 20

Weeping Water Chamber –  $1,237.50
Marketing – Event Marketing
Easter Egg Hunt 3/16, Limestone Days 6/25, Fall Festival 9/24, Come Home for Christmas 12/3

Weeping Water Valley Historical Society –  $750.00
Marketing – Event Advertising and Rack Cards

Women in the Outdoors – Omaha Chapter –  $741.75
Marketing – 17th Annual Women’s Outdoor Skills Workshop at Platte River State Park – Aug. 19th
This program was started in 1998 to introduce women to the outdoors and our nations hunting and conservation traditions.

TOTAL AMOUNT AWARDED:                      $36,904.06 

Cass County Visitors Committee 2015 Marketing Grant Awarded

American Legion Post 247 –   $2,148.75   
Marketing – 2015 Events 

B.U.I.L.D. (Businesses United In Louisville’s Development7 –  $2,500.00
Advertising – Last Hot Sunday in July Car Show

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation7 –  $1,185.00
Marketing – Event Marketing

Cass County Agricultural Society 7 –  $2,500.00
Marketing – 2015 Cass County Fair

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association 7 –  $2,313.75
Elmwood Event Marketing

Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association7 –  $2,313.75
Murdock Event Marketing

Friends of Lewis & Clark Bicentennial7 –   $2,000.00
2015 Advertising – Welcome to Lewis & Clark County Brochure

Kass Kounty King Korn Klub7 –   $2,500.00
Advertising – 2015 Plattsmouth Harvest Festival

Lofte Community Theatre7 –  $2,500.00
Marketing – 2015 Newspaper Advertising

Nebraska Story Arts 7 –  $1,800.00
Marketing – Moonshell Storytelling Festival

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries7 –   $2,500.00
Marketing – Summer Camps- Conference space promotions

Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce 7 –  $2,500.00
Marketing – 2015 Plattsmouth Chamber Promotions

Plattsmouth Conservancy7 –  $2,475.00
Marketing – Event Marketing

Scenic Weeping Water Valley Association7 –  $2,343.75
Marketing – Event Marketing

Weeping Water Chamber of Commerce7 –   $900.00
Marketing – Event Marketing

Women in the Outdoors – Omaha Chapter 7 –  $1,210.50     
Marketing – 16th Annual Women’s Outdoor Skills Workshop at Mahoney

TOTAL:                        $33,690.50     

Capital Improvement Grants Awarded

Cass County Commissioners Approve 2025 Capital Improvement Grants – April 22, 2025

Alvo-Eagle Recreation – $10,000
Baseball Field Improvement Project

American Legion Post 247  – $10,000
Cultural Arts Center Flooring Project 

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation  – $8,000
Bess Streeter House Foundation Project

Cass County Agriculture Society – $18,000
LED Sign Project

Cass County Historical society – $50,000
Building Expansion Project

City of Louisville – $30,000
Community Hiking/Biking Trail Project

Eagle Facilities & Grounds Association – $5,000
Pickle ball Courts Project

Historic Downtown Plattsmouth Association – $8,000
Trolley Car Project

Louisville State Recreation Area – $13,000
RC Track Project

Village of Avoca – $5,000
City Park Court Project

Village of Manley – $3,000
Community Playground Shade & Seating Project

Weeping Water American Legion Post 236 – $10,000
Historical Museum Roofing Project

TOTAL: $170,000.00

Cass County Commissioners Approve 2024 Capital Improvement Grants – April 23, 2024

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation  – $13,100
Cultural Arts Center Roof Project

Cass County Agriculture Society – $10,000
Seating Project

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries – $38,000
Yurts Project

Omaha Sports Commission – $50,000
Cross Country Course Improvement Project

Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum – $50,000
Digital Entry Sign Project

Village of Greenwood – $15,000
Baseball Field Renovation

TOTAL: $176,100.00

Cass County Commissioners Approve 2023 Capital Improvement Grants – May 9, 2023

American Legion Post 247  – $11,000
Cultural Arts Center Improvements

Be The Light, Speak Up, Speak Out – $10,000
Weeping Water Lakes Playground Project

Cass County Agriculture Society – $8,000
Event Shade Structures Project

Plattsmouth Library – $3,000
Outdoor Musical Instruments

Mahoney State Park – $40,000
Trail Development Project

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries – $10,000
Accessibility Improvement Project

Omaha Zoo Foundation – $18,000
Wildlife Safari Park Electrical Infrastructure Project

Scatter Joy Acres – Petting Zoo – $10,000
Activity Building/Outdoor Amphitheater

TOTAL: $110,000.00

Cass County Commissioners Approve 2022 Capital Improvement Grants – April 26, 2022

Bess Streeter Aldrich – $3,835
Water Damage Project

Camp Kataki – $47,000
Health Lodge Project

Cass County Agriculture Society – $28,500
Lighting Project

Lofte Theatre – $35,000
Outdoor Pavilion

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries – $19,039
Outdoor Pavilion Project

Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum – $5,500
Front Desk Project

TOTAL: $138,874.00

No Capital Improvement Grants were awarded due to the loss of Lodging Tax from the Covid 19 pandemic.

Cass County Commissioners Approve 2020 Capital Improvement Grants

Cass County Agriculture Society – $14,583
Handicap Parking and sidewalk Improvements

Louisville Ball Parents Association – $4,500
Picnic Shelter and Gate

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries – $15,000
Campground Pavilion/Shelter

Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum – $6,000
Space Suites Exhibits and Displays

Village of Manley – $10,500
Manley Park Picnic Shelter and Playground

TOTAL: $50,583.00

Cass County Commissioners Approve 2019 Capital Improvement Grants

American Legion Post 247 – $4,280
Replace/Repair Roof on Museum

Louisville State Recreation Area – $10,000
Front Entrance Sign

Mahoney State Park – $10,000
Group Campfire Area

Platte River State Park – $8,000
Mountain Bike Trail Kiosk

Plattsmouth VFW – $4,813
Entrance Awnings

Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum – $8,600
Space Suites Exhibits and displays

Village of Cedar Creek –  $5,125
Baseball Field and Park Lighting

Village of Manley – $7,500
Manley Park Picnic Shelter

TOTAL: $58,315.50

Cass County Commissioners Approve 2018 Capital Improvement Grants

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation – Elmwood – $4,875
Garden venue  and Rental Opportunities

Cass County Historical Society – $6,000
Shelter for Lewis and Clark Pirogue Replica (boat)

Omaha Zoo Foundation – $12,500
Bison Plains Overlook deck

Platte River State Park – $989
Park Activity Display Kiosk

Village of Elmwood – $20,000
Elmwood Park Gazebo

Village of Greenwood – $10,000
Greenwood Park Gazebo

TOTAL:  $54,364.00

Cass County Commissioners Approve 2017 Capital Improvement Grants
April 18, 2017

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation – Elmwood – $7,000
Garden venue project

The Lofte Community Theatre – Manley – $4,748
Theatre spotlights

Louisville Ball Parents Association – $7,500
Ballpark complex project – benches and backstops

Mahoney State Park – $10,000
Front entrance revitalization and programmable sign

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries – $10,750
Camping pavilion/shelter project

Plattsmouth VFW – $2,500
Facade and interior improvement project

Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum – $7,500
New display case for Clayton Aderson’s Spacesuite

TOTAL:  $49,998

Cass County Commissioners Approve 2016 Capital Improvement Grants
April 19, 2016

Alvo Volunteer Fire Department – $11,250 
LED Welcome Sign

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation – Elmwood – $4,250
Replace front steps and porch for visitor entrance and safety

Cass County Historical Society – $8,450
Repair and Restoration of the historic attraction Joseph and Mary Cook  Log Cabin at 3rd and Main – Plattsmouth

City of Plattsmouth  – $25,000
Plattsmouth Gateways and Wayfinding Signage

Eagle Vision – $15,000
Eagle Monument / Welcome Sign

The Lofte Community Theatre – Manley – $3,769
Replace and repair front entry for visitor safety and aesthetics

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission – $40,500
Jenny Newman Lake enhancements at Platte River State Park.  Educational project and angler improvements that include trails and  structures. Part of “Venture Park” Project

Plattsmouth Main Street Association – $5,000
Bourmont 1714 Historical Marker commemorating the first Europeans to reach Nebraska and the Platte River – Main & Schilling Road

Lee G. Simmons Conservation & Wildlife Park – $25,000
Prairie Dog Town- Educational structure for visitors on the importance of the black-tailed prairie dogs to the Nebraska Plains eco-system.

Union United – $14,198
Upgrade village ballfield lights and scoreboard for longevity of tournament and visitor participation activities

Village of Manley – $5,262
Village Community Signage and Parking Lot Pavement project

YMCA Camp Kitaki – $40,000
Earth Shelter Trip Outpost, expanding 26 bed program focusing education on ancient, modern and eco-friendly building techniques while engaging  the imagination of earth type dwellings.

TOTAL:  $197,679

Cass County Visitors Committee

2015 Capital Improvement Grant Awarded

April 20, 2015

Avoca Volunteer Fire Department – $2,500.00 
Annual Quack Off improments – Sound system, race lanes, duck pens

Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation – $2,500.00
Replace front steps and porch

American Legion Post 247 – $1,800.00
Storage shed for G.A.R. Museum

Lofte Community Theatre –  $9,673.53
New sound system

Lee G. Simmons Conservation & Wildlife Park – $50,000.00
Pave parking at Trailhead for new attractions

Murdock Historical Society – $6,000.00
Historical Mural

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries –  $25,000.00
Crystal Springs Lake Improvement of trails and docking

Village of Greenwood –  $40,000.00
Public Park Playground

TOTAL:                        $137,473.53