The Nebraska Tourism Commission says four organizations have been awarded grants totaling $109,500 for working to secure national caliber events.

The Omaha Sports Commission receives $50,000 for the NORCECA Continental Volleyball Championships featuring eight international teams and the Omaha Equestrian Foundation is receiving $24,500 for recruiting and promotion of Olympic caliber competition and riding events.

NEBRASKAland Days in North Platte gets $20,000 for the Great American Wild West Show featuring the original historic Buffalo Bill performance format and the city of Fullerton will get $15,000 for the Communities of Distinction National Broadcasting Television Project.

The Nebraska Legislature appropriated $250,000 in funds for the program to the Nebraska Tourism Commission for this year. Proposals came from 15 applicants.