We Give Blood Grants
As the recipient of the inaugural We Give Blood Drive competition sponsored by Abbott, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has outlined its plan to distribute the $1 million award. The funds will be directed toward a variety of grants and initiatives designed to advance the health and well-being of UNL students and the broader Nebraska community.
Two of the awards, the Healthy Nebraska Grants and the UNL Student Health & Well-being Grants, will be awarded by the Division of Student Life in collaboration with the Office of Research and Innovation.
The remaining funds will support awards for Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) and the Well-being Collective, both initiatives led by the Division of Student Life.
The following outlines the details for each award, including fund allocation, eligibility criteria, and proposal deadlines.
Questions?
Contact Jordan Foreman-Black at studentlife@unl.edu or (402) 472-3755.
Interested in learning more about the Healthy Nebraska Grant and UNL Student Health & Well-being Grant?
Information Session (Zoom)
This information session will not include details about the RSO Award. Additional information on that award will be provided at a later time.
Below is a recording of the Zoom session. Information discussed included the details of the grant process, important dates, and eligibility for the Healthy Nebraska Grants and UNL Student Health & Well-being Grants.
Grants & Awards
Total of $200,000 to be awarded.
Healthy Nebraska Grants
These grants will support research, programs, and projects aimed at improving health outcomes for students or the greater Nebraska community.
- UNL faculty and staff are eligible to apply.
- Letter of Intent Due: May 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST
- Proposals Due: September 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST
Total of $150,000 to be awarded.
UNL Student Health & Well-being Grants
These grants will focus on research, programs, or initiatives that enhance the health and well-being of UNL students.
- UNL faculty and staff are eligible to apply.
- Letter of Intent Due: May 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST
- Proposals Due: September 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST
Total of $150,000 to be awarded.
Recognized Student Organization (RSO) Awards
These grants, awarded to RSOs only, will fund projects that directly support student or community health and well-being in the areas of emotional, physical, or social well-being.
- Recognized Student Organizations are eligible to apply.
- Applications Open: Fall 2025
- Proposals Due: September 1, 2025 (preferred review); October 6, 2025 (final review)
Well-being Collective
The remainder of the funding will support the Well-being Collective, a new initiative led by the Division of Student Life to enhance student health across campus in the eight dimensions of well-being. The award from the competition will be used to create health programs that address physical, social, and emotional well-being, helping students access the resources they need to succeed during college.