Community Ties Giving Program invests in safety, community vitality, and local impact
Union Pacific Railroad is continuing its long-standing support of Nebraska communities, awarding more than $300,000 in grants across the state through its Community Ties Giving Program — including several organizations in North Platte and Ogallala.
In North Platte, four nonprofits received funding for projects that strengthen community engagement and growth. The recipients include the Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center, Habitat for Humanity International, the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation, and the North Platte Community College Foundation.
Each organization plays a unique role in supporting local quality of life — from preserving North Platte’s rail heritage to expanding affordable housing, education, and community development initiatives.
Meanwhile, in Ogallala, the Front Street Cowboy Museum was among this year’s Nebraska grantees, recognized for its work preserving local history and enriching the region’s tourism and cultural identity.
Union Pacific distributed more than $4 million nationwide to 430 nonprofit organizations this year, focusing on projects that align with the company’s four core giving priorities: safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, helping drive measurable impact in towns and cities across 23 states.
“Union Pacific is committed to empowering local organizations that are driving meaningful change,” said Liisa Lawson Stark, vice president of Public Affairs for Union Pacific Railroad. “These nonprofits are the heartbeat of their communities, and we’re honored to support their efforts to create safer, more vibrant places.”
The Community Ties Giving Program operates through an annual competitive grant process that opens each April. Eligible nonprofit organizations can learn more or apply online at up.com/CommunityTies.
Union Pacific — headquartered in Omaha — operates one of the largest freight networks in the United States, connecting communities across 23 western states and helping move goods that power the economy.