Traffic Safety Funding from Auto Club Group Foundation
Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations and public entities seeking support for traffic safety, driver education, or K–12 financial literacy programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $15,000. The Auto Club Group Foundation also considers requests for passive speed enforcement equipment like speed display signs within its 14-state and 2-territory service area.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Cooper Foundation Grants for Nebraska Nonprofits
Nebraska 501(c)(3) public charities, units of government, public universities, and K–12 schools can seek program or general operating support, plus technology, staff, advocacy, and capacity building needs. Cooper Foundation supports arts, education, environment, human services, humanities, and civic and community engagement organizations, prioritizing those based in and serving Lincoln and Lancaster County, with quarterly grant cycles.
Cooper Foundation
Nebraska Education and Community Funding via Duncan Family Trust
501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska focused on public pre-K–12 education, human services, community programs, or aviation/STEM initiatives can apply for the Duncan Family Trust’s Duncan Aviation Family Trust Grant. Funding prioritizes groups in Lincoln and surrounding communities that enhance education, meet basic needs, and build interest in aviation careers and STEM activities.
Duncan Family Trust
Ethel S. Abbott Foundation Grants for Nebraska Nonprofits
With a mission to support community-focused programs, Ethel S. Abbott Charitable Foundation provides Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities with funding for education, arts, environment, human services, wellness, and sports initiatives. Eligible applicants must operate in Nebraska or clearly benefit Nebraskans and should begin by submitting the online grant interest form.
Ethel S. Abbott Charitable Foundation
Project Grants for Nebraska Nonprofits from Hirschfeld
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project-based support can apply for grants that fund specific, time-limited efforts benefiting disadvantaged and vulnerable residents. Nebraska organizations can access funding through Hirschfeld Family Foundation, which prioritizes efficient, community-involved initiatives, with particular preference for applicants based in central and western parts of the state.
Hirschfeld Family Foundation
Health Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Nebraska Medical Center
Focused on community health, Nebraska Medical Center invites Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations to request support for programs serving underserved or vulnerable populations and patient needs. Eligible nonprofits in specified counties may receive funding for cancer, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, prenatal health, and infant mortality initiatives, with priority for current community health improvement efforts.
Nebraska Medical Center
Nebraska Community Programs Funding via NorthWestern Energy
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska communities served by NorthWestern Energy can receive support for education, health and human services, civic projects, culture and the arts, and resource conservation. NorthWestern Energy provides Nebraska nonprofits with monetary donations, generally favoring program, equipment, or facility improvement requests over overhead expenses.
NorthWestern Energy
Robert B. Daugherty Support for Nebraska Projects
Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible public entities seeking support for charitable, scientific, cultural, religious, or educational capital construction projects may be eligible for this grant. Grants from Robert B. Daugherty Foundation help Nebraska nonprofits and agencies fund one-time or multi-year program grants, capital campaigns, and challenge or matching grants, with preference for projects in the greater Omaha area.
Robert B. Daugherty Foundation
Robert B. Daugherty Foundation Operating Grants in Nebraska
Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible public entities can access funding for charitable, scientific, cultural, religious, or educational activities through the Robert B. Daugherty Foundation. Preference goes to projects using funds in Nebraska, especially greater Omaha, with support available for one-time, multi-year, program, capital, and challenge or matching grants.
Robert B. Daugherty Foundation
Program and Capital Funding for 501(c)(3)s from Daugherty Foundation
Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible public entities can seek program, capital campaign, or matching support for charitable, scientific, cultural, religious, or educational activities, with preference for the greater Omaha area. Robert B. Daugherty Foundation looks for strong leadership, diversified income, community backing, and sound operations in proposed projects.
Robert B. Daugherty Foundation
Roy and Gloria Dinsdale Community Grants in Nebraska
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities in Nebraska can receive more than US $10,000 to support basic needs, healthcare, education, arts, and services for veterans, first responders, and people with disabilities. The Roy and Gloria Dinsdale Foundation prioritizes rural and local communities served by Pinnacle Bank, Bank of Colorado, and related Dinsdale companies.
Roy And Gloria Dinsdale Foundation
Education and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Buckley Trust
Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations focused on education, religion, or community-oriented programs can seek funding from the Thomas D. Buckley Trust. Focused on strengthening local communities, the Trust invites nonprofits primarily in the Western Panhandle of Nebraska and nearby Northeast Colorado to apply; trustees review grant requests monthly.
Thomas D. Buckley Trust
Valero Energy Foundation Support for Nebraska Communities
Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations addressing basic needs, health care, education, civic projects, or first responder support in Boone County can access funding through Valero Energy Foundation. Grants focus on communities near Valero operations, so eligible nonprofits should submit all funding requests for the calendar year at the same time.
Valero Energy Foundation
Civic Education Funding from Sumners Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations running civic education, public policy, or democracy-focused programs can access funding through Hatton W Sumners Foundation For The Study & Teaching Of Sci Self Govt. Grants support civic engagement activities, teacher training on democratic principles, and programs that educate current and future leaders about American self-government.
Hatton W Sumners Foundation For The Study & Teaching Of Sci Self Govt
Program and Operations Funding for Nonprofits from Woods Charitable Fund
Letter of inquiry due Aug 15, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Lincoln community can seek Woods Charitable Fund support for arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, and human services, including pilot projects and operational needs. Grants up to US $10,000 favor collaborative efforts, coalition-building, and programs that expand opportunities, especially for underrepresented residents, refugees, immigrants, and New Americans.
Woods Charitable Fund Inc
Pacific Life Foundation Grants for Nebraska Nonprofits
Applications due Aug 15, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits with substantial programs or capital campaigns in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, or community and economic development can seek program or capital funding, typically US $15,000 - US $100,000. Eligible organizations must primarily serve the greater Omaha area and meet Pacific Life Foundation’s size and experience requirements.
Pacific Life Foundation
Monticello College Foundation Education Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) colleges, universities, and professional educational associations can seek funding for innovative programs that expand educational opportunities for women. Monticello College Foundation provides Midwestern organizations with single-year support for projects serving women’s education, with preference for private institutions in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.
Monticello College Foundation
Community Program Funding for 501(c)(3)s from W R Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) charitable organizations running health, human services, education, youth development, community betterment, or food insecurity programs can apply for flexible project funding; awards have no set size limit. With a mission to support communities where employees live and work, W R Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation reviews requests twice yearly through CWG.
W R Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation
Farm Credit Services of America Support for Nebraska Agriculture
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) and other qualifying nonprofits can seek funding for agricultural education, hunger and nutrition, and rural disaster relief or essential services, with awards up to US $25,000. Focused on strengthening rural communities, Farm Credit Services of America supports projects like food pantries, ag classrooms, community ag facilities, first responder equipment, and disaster response initiatives.
Farm Credit Services of America, ACA
Cooper Foundation Community Health Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on health, education, or recreation can seek community project support in Pilger, Creighton, Deshler, Lincoln, Norfolk, Pierce, Plainview, Wisner, and York. Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation funds charitable organizations serving these Midwest Bank communities through its Community Grants program.
Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation
Oregon Trail Community Foundation Community Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations and groups using a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent can seek funding for education, arts, healthcare, and community improvement projects in western Nebraska. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Oregon Trail Community Foundation supports eligible public, tax-exempt projects benefiting residents of Kimball, Morrill, and Scotts Bluff Counties.
Oregon Trail Community Foundation
Financial Stability Grants for 501(c)(3)s from Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nebraska and Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on financial literacy or employment readiness can receive up to US $5,000 in general operating support to help individuals become more financially stable. Organizations in eligible Nebraska counties may benefit from Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s preference for proven, data-driven, collaborative, and financially healthy programs.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust Grants for Nebraska Nonprofits
Applications due Nov 30, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) public charities seeking support for arts, education, health, human services, environment, religion, or civic benefit programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $5,000 grants, with preference for Grand Island metro residents. Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust primarily favors Hall, Merrick, and Howard counties but may support other charitable purposes.
Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust
Approximately US $100,000
University of Nebraska Foundation Grants for Nebraska Nonprofits
Letter of inquiry due Feb 6, 2027
With a mission to support innovative community projects, University of Nebraska Foundation provides Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits and University of Nebraska departments with approximately US $100,000 for bold, urgent initiatives. Eligible applicants can propose projects on any issue important to Nebraskans, including collaborative efforts between nonprofits and university units.
University of Nebraska Foundation
Nebraska Senior and Health Funding via Immanuel
Letter of inquiry due Feb 15, 2027
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving seniors, advancing community health, or supporting ELCA congregations can access funding through Immanuel Community Vision Foundation, with awards up to US $75,000. Eligible projects must benefit Nebraska or select Iowa counties and demonstrate strong leadership, clear plans, and diversified funding beyond this grant.
Immanuel Community Vision Foundation
Touring Arts Funding from Mid-America Arts Alliance
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Nebraska 501(c)(3) arts organizations and eligible public or tribal entities can access funding for touring artist projects, covering a portion of artist fees for public performances and outreach events. Through the Regional Touring Program from Mid-America Arts Alliance, grantees may receive up to US $5,000 per project, with potential rural and roster-artist bonuses.
Mid-America Arts Alliance
Youth Cultural Education Grants for Nonprofits via Omaha Community Foundation
Applications due Jul 16, 2027
Established 501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska offering youth cultural education programs can apply for more than US $20,000 in program-focused funding. Focused on arts and educational enrichment, Omaha Community Foundation’s Jetton Charitable Fund supports large-scale youth engagement in performing and visual arts, natural science, technology, zoological, botanical, and historical programs, primarily serving the Omaha metropolitan area.
Omaha Community Foundation