Nebraska Community Space Funding via Walter Scott Family Foundation
Municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Nebraska can seek capital funding to create or improve shared community spaces such as libraries, parks, trails, museums, and community centers. Walter Scott Family Foundation’s Advancing Communities Grant offers up to US $250,000 for ready-to-launch projects that are largely funded, community-led, and designed for long-term, multi-generational benefit.
Walter Scott Family Foundation
Traffic Safety Funding from Auto Club Group Foundation
Nebraska nonprofits, schools, first responders, and local government agencies can seek funding for traffic safety, driver education, and K–12 financial literacy programs, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $15,000. The Auto Club Group Foundation supports organizations within its 14-state and 2-territory footprint, including Nebraska, for initiatives that improve roadway safety and financial decision-making skills.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Nebraska Arts Council Support for Creative Aging
New and established Nebraska nonprofits serving older adults through arts workshops can apply for up to US $3,000 to hire a trained teaching artist for sequential, skill-building residencies. With a mission to sustain the arts, Nebraska Arts Council provides Nebraska organizations with funding for creative aging programs in senior centers, assisted living facilities, libraries, and similar settings.
Nebraska Arts Council
Dan Paul Foundation Grants for Nebraska Youth
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children’s health, education, development, or welfare can access funding through the Dan Paul Foundation, with awards up to US $15,000. Programs for early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness, poverty, refugee enrichment, clean air and water, and related youth enrichment nationwide may be eligible if they align with the foundation’s mission.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Early-Stage Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations in Nebraska tackling major social or environmental challenges can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support, with awards up to US $300,000 over three years. Funding and intensive capacity-building back scalable, impact-first solutions that directly benefit underserved communities and can grow to reach tens of thousands of people.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Innovation Grants in Nebraska
New and established nonprofits and NGOs using technology to tackle education, crisis response, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can seek up to US $100,000 for innovative programs in Nebraska and worldwide. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities pilot or scale tech-enabled solutions, with applications accepted year-round via a brief LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Nebraska Communities
Nebraska educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K–16 education and career pathways.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Nebraska Arts Council Support for School Arts
Nebraska-accredited schools and nonprofits serving pre-K–12 students in Southeast Nebraska can receive up to US $1,000 per year to cover school bus transportation for arts experiences. With a mission to promote and sustain the arts, Nebraska Arts Council provides Nebraska education and youth arts programs with travel support to increase arts access and participation.
Nebraska Arts Council
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Grants for Nebraska Nonprofits
Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides Nebraska nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for health and welfare, education, and community initiatives. U.S.-based groups, including new nonprofits, may seek support for food pantries, healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle efforts through research and screening, with requests reviewed in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Community Health
Nebraska new nonprofits focused on health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities. This globally active private foundation supports work such as healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, and related human and social services in the U.S. and other countries.
Semnani Family Foundation
Program and Operating Grants for Nebraska Nonprofits from Woods Charitable Fund
Letter of inquiry due Aug 15, 2026
Nonprofit organizations serving Lincoln, Nebraska can seek up to US $10,000 to support pilot projects, innovative programs, or general operations in arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, and human services. Woods Charitable Fund prioritizes coalition-building, advocacy, and efforts that expand opportunities for underrepresented residents, including refugees and immigrants.
Woods Charitable Fund Inc
Community Equity Funding from Weitz Family Foundation
Applications due Aug 24, 2026
New or newly connected nonprofit organizations in Omaha, Nebraska can seek up to US $20,000 to support operating needs and community impact work through the Beloved Community Grant. Grants from Weitz Family Foundation help groups advancing community services, civic engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen a more just and equitable Omaha.
Weitz Family Foundation
Bayer Fund Grants for Nebraska Health Programs
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2026
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public entities running cancer or cardiovascular health programs in Nebraska communities near eligible Bayer sites can seek Health & Wellness funding for education, disease awareness, and access-to-care services. Bayer Fund supports evidence-based programs, allowing limited overhead and evaluation costs, with awards tailored to community size, programming type, and organizational reach.
Bayer Fund
Nebraska Arts Council Accessibility Funding via Grants
Full proposal due Sep 8, 2026
Nebraska nonprofit arts organizations seeking to improve accessibility for people with disabilities can apply for Nebraska Arts Council’s Arts Accessibility Grant for Improvement Projects; awards up to US $5,000 for equipment, facility upgrades, or staff training. Organizations in Nebraska, including new nonprofits meeting the arts-focused criteria, may benefit from this non-matching support.
Nebraska Arts Council
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
New and established 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profits in Nebraska can seek the Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their preservation, education, or wellness work. With a mission to partner locally, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides U.S. organizations more than US $50,000 to tell powerful stories about their community change efforts.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Rural Transit Funding from Nebraska Department of Transportation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Focused on rural public transportation, Nebraska Department of Transportation invites Nebraska transit providers and eligible nonprofits to seek support for operating assistance, vehicles, and transit facility projects. New rural transit agencies and private nonprofit organizations starting services may be able to secure multi-year assistance to connect residents with jobs, healthcare, and education.
Nebraska Department of Transportation
Farm Credit Services Support for Nebraska Agriculture
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit organizations serving agricultural education, hunger and nutrition, or rural disaster relief and essential services can apply for Working Here Fund grants up to Up to US $25,000. Focused on strengthening rural communities, Farm Credit Services of America prioritizes projects benefiting communities within its Nebraska service area, which may include newer nonprofits.
Farm Credit Services of America, ACA
Nebraska Community Betterment Funding via Fremont Area Community Foundation
Full proposal due Oct 1, 2026
Nebraska community nonprofits improving Fremont’s quality of life can access funding through Fremont Area Community Foundation for projects, programs, and services that benefit local residents. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations or FACF-sponsored projects located in Fremont, operating primarily within the city, and able to provide a 50% match and demonstrate strong community need and impact.
Fremont Area Community Foundation (NE)
Arts Project Funding from Nebraska Arts Council
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nebraska nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and governmental subdivisions can access funding for time-limited arts projects open to the general public, including exhibitions, performances, festivals, murals, and heritage projects. Grants from Nebraska Arts Council range from US $2,000 - US $7,500 and require a dollar-for-dollar cash match and a detailed budget, with applications due six weeks before project start.
Nebraska Arts Council
Community Project Funding from Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
New and established 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies in the North Platte region of Nebraska can seek Betterment Grants for capital projects, equipment, technology, vehicles, training, new programs, and community facilities. Grants from Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation range from US $500 - US $50,000 and support diverse community, health, education, and human services initiatives.
Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation
Robinson Foundation Human Services Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Established 501(c)(3) organizations working on human services, education, poverty relief, or related programs in the Southern region may be eligible for single-year support, but Nebraska nonprofits fall outside this service area. Focused on community well-being, the Robinson Foundation seeks fiscally responsible charities where grants create tangible, meaningful impact and show direct results.
Robinson Foundation
Nebraska Community Services Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Nebraska seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for Lawrence Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. The foundation provides unrestricted program or operating support to U.S.-headquartered organizations working in community services, environmental conservation, ecology, and related causes, with no geographic restrictions.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
New and established 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Nebraska and across the U.S. can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community programs such as museums, arts, education, health facilities, environmental and wildlife protection, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation favors projects where modest funding creates significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Nebraska Tourism Commission Support for Tourism Marketing
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
Nebraska tourism-focused nonprofits and for-profit organizations can access funding for marketing projects that attract more nonlocal visitors to Nebraska. Nebraska Tourism Commission prioritizes directed-marketing efforts like professional photography, online campaigns, travel guide ads, and social media blitzes. Eligible expenses also include website and app development, regional branding, media advertising, and tourism awareness programs, with awards up to US $25,000.
Nebraska Toursim Commission
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can receive support from Ameriprise Financial for programs in areas like hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community development. Nebraska organizations may be eligible, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers and demonstrating measurable outcomes and financial stability.
Ameriprise Financial
Approximately US $100,000
University of Nebraska Foundation Grants for Nebraska Community Services
Letter of inquiry due Feb 6, 2027
With a mission to support bold, innovative community initiatives, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and University of Nebraska departments in Nebraska can receive approximately US $100,000 for projects addressing urgent state needs. Women Investing in Nebraska, via the University of Nebraska Foundation, awards two fall grants each year, including to newer organizations with strong, solution-focused proposals.
University of Nebraska Foundation
Nebraska Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
New and established 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Nebraska working on youth development, education, housing, hunger, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Organizations serving children and families through community, food, or environmental programs may be especially competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc