Disaster Relief Fund

Leadership of the Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund announced they are accepting monetary donations and relief applications to assist beef cattle producers who are being impacted by fires.

The Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund will remain activated and accept monetary donations until further notice by leadership of the Disaster Relief Fund. 100% of the donations will be distributed to producers who were impacted.

For any questions, please contact the Nebraska Cattlemen office at (402) 475-2333 or email [email protected].

Please mail your check to the following address:

Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund
4611 Cattle Drive
Lincoln, NE 68521-4309

To donate online, you can click the donate button below to give to our PayPal account. Funds donated to our PayPal account will be transferred into the Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund. Please note, a convenience fee for online donations may apply.

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DISASTER RELIEF APPLICATIONS

The Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization and donations made to the Disaster Relief Fund may be tax deductible – a receipt will be sent upon deposit of funds. Those donating should consult with their tax advisor for final determination.

Funds will only be distributed to producers who experienced property loss or damage in areas where a fire was reported through the Nebraska Emergency Management Association (NEMA) Watch Center. As of July 28, 2026: 

• Arthur Co. (Morrill, Vasa fires)
• Blain Co. (Road 203 Fire)
• Buffalo Co. (Elm Creek & Odessa fires)
• Cheery Co. (Ashby, Anderson Bridge fires)
• Custer Co. (Pressey Fire)
• Dawes Co. (Ash Pole, Clay Creek fires)
• Dawson Co. (Cottonwood Fire)
• Fillmore Co. 
• Frontier Co. (Cottonwood Fire)
• Gage Co. 
• Garden Co. (Morrill, Minor fires)
• Grant Co. (Ashby, Minor fires)
• Holt Co. (Peterson Fire)
• Jefferson Co. 
• Keith Co. (Morrill Fire)
• Lincoln Co. 
• McPherson Co. (Daly Fire)
• Morrill Co. (Morrill Fire)
• Nemaha Co. (Peru Fire)
• Richardson Co.
• Saline Co. 
• Seward Co. 
• Sheridan Co. (Ashby Fire)
• Sioux Co. (South Fork, Log Road fires)
• Thomas Co. (Road 203 Fire)

Membership in Nebraska Cattlemen is not required for applicants to receive relief. Applications may be submitted from March 16, 2026 until further notice. Relief funds will not be distributed until the application period closes.