US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Nebraska Communities
With a mission to strengthen communities, US Bancorp Foundation provides Nebraska nonprofits with funding for economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, and community arts and culture. 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple “work, home, and play” pillars, may be eligible, including groups whose animal rescue work intersects community development.
US Bancorp Foundation
Children and Families Funding for Nonprofits from Costco Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska working on children, education, or health and human services programs may be eligible for monetary support that complements their program budgets. With a mission to strengthen communities, Costco Foundation provides funding for evidence-based, community-supported initiatives, which may benefit animal rescue groups that also deliver qualifying youth or family services.
Costco Foundation
Nebraska Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can seek funding that may also support animal welfare or rescue work. Focused on innovation, Creag Foundation invites organizations with at least one year of 501(c)(3) status to submit a letter of inquiry for potential grant consideration.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Grants for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek funding for health, education, development, and welfare programs worldwide, including Nebraska. The Dan Paul Foundation provides up to US $15,000 for initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and related youth-focused efforts that may complement animal rescue education or outreach work.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, independent nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations in Nebraska tackling urgent social or environmental problems can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support; awards up to US $300,000 for scalable, impact-driven solutions. Animal welfare and rescue initiatives that directly benefit underserved communities and can grow to reach thousands may be competitive.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Social Impact Grants
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology to tackle education, crisis response, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, including organizations in Nebraska. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help programs serving mostly economically underserved people with innovative, tech-enabled solutions, offering up to US $100,000 for early-stage, high-impact social initiatives.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Nebraska Safety
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Nebraska can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help U.S. organizations advance auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, and related community-strengthening programs that may benefit animal-focused groups with aligned safety or community projects.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Grants for Nebraska Communities
Nebraska 501(c)(3) and equivalent charitable organizations can seek funding for health, education, or community initiatives that improve local wellbeing. Labcorp Charitable Foundation supports projects such as food pantries, healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, STEM programs, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, which may benefit animal rescue groups with community or education components.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nebraska Youth Services Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations in Nebraska working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can seek project or scale-up support of more than US $50,000. With a mission to expand opportunity, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides U.S. programs serving urban low-income children and youth with long-term, impact-focused partnerships that may benefit animal-related youth education or outreach work.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects in Nebraska and worldwide can seek philanthropic support for program activities and development. With a mission to foster sustainable development and community well-being, La Roche provides funding for innovative, high-quality initiatives that may benefit organizations also engaged in animal welfare or related services.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Global Health
Nebraska nonprofits and community organizations focused on health, education, or humanitarian aid can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable populations. This globally focused funder supports work in the U.S. and abroad, so animal rescue groups with related community health or social service components may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations running charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for work carried out in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law. Animal welfare groups with qualifying programs may be eligible to apply.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community development, basic needs, housing, workforce education, arts, environment, or diversity initiatives can apply for sponsorship funding; awards are made at the Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s discretion. Animal rescue and shelter organizations may be eligible when their programs advance supportive housing, emergency shelter, or related community needs.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those offering human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or disaster relief, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants. Nebraska animal rescue groups with qualifying 501(c)(3) status and relevant programming may be eligible alongside organizations in the U.S. and select countries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Nebraska Animal Welfare Funding via Hansen Family
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Animal rescue and animal welfare nonprofits in Nebraska can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support programs for domestic animals and related services. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation provides U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations worldwide with funding across children, education, animals, environment, humanitarian aid, and arts.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Animal welfare and wildlife conservation nonprofits in Nebraska can seek the Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their rescue and care work through compelling media and narratives. With a mission to support preservation, education, and wellness, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides more than US $50,000 to 501(c)(3)s or aligned for-profits for storytelling projects.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community and Environment Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national funder welcomes charitable initiatives that respect people, the environment, and all life, which may include animal welfare and rescue efforts within broader community or environmental programs.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, public schools, and eligible local government entities working on education, environment, entrepreneurship, or community enrichment can seek funding to benefit communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities, including parts of Nebraska. Focused on community development, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites Nebraska animal welfare and rescue groups within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community to apply.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Nebraska Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Grants from TJX Foundation help eligible groups whose animal rescue work also supports vulnerable families and children access resources and opportunities.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Nebraska Community and Environment Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Nebraska can seek unrestricted funding for environmental and human services programs, including general operating or project support. Lawrence Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants nationally, so Nebraska animal rescue and welfare groups that fit its priorities may be eligible.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Nebraska seeking support for community-based programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds museums, cultural and performing arts, education and youth services, health facilities, environmental and wildlife protection, and other initiatives that benefit local communities and may include animal-related efforts.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs and Community Grants from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven programs, with priority to sites engaging Ameriprise volunteers. Organizations in Nebraska may be eligible if they address hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, community development, or cultural enrichment and can demonstrate measurable outcomes and financial stability.
Ameriprise Financial
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural initiatives, or environmental programs can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation, with awards from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Animal rescue and domestic animal welfare organizations may be eligible if they qualify and fit these broad program areas.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Nebraska Community Services Funding via O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services such as economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief in Nebraska can apply for project, operating, or capital support; grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help U.S.-based community-benefit nonprofits in O'Reilly Auto Parts service areas, which may include animal rescue groups addressing local quality-of-life needs.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Community Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 to support local safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability projects benefiting Union Pacific–served communities. Grants from Union Pacific Foundation help organizations deliver direct services, build capacity, and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across broad and diverse local populations.
Union Pacific Foundation
Nebraska Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska working on youth development, food insecurity, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs serving underserved young people and their families, including community gardens or beautification, may be especially competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Support for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Nebraska with strong, replicable community partnerships may be eligible for this national recognition award supporting collaborative social-impact work in the U.S. Mutual of America Foundation honors exemplary cross-sector partnerships that measurably improve communities, including models that could be adapted by animal welfare and rescue organizations working with public and private partners.
Mutual Of America Foundation