US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Nebraska Communities
With a mission to strengthen communities, US Bancorp Foundation provides Nebraska small nonprofits with funding for economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, and community arts and culture initiatives. 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple “work, home, and play” pillars, can submit a letter of interest.
US Bancorp Foundation
Nebraska Innovative Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or related social programs in Nebraska can seek support to pilot or expand new approaches. Focused on innovation, Creag Foundation invites letters of inquiry from organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are addressing existing or previously unaddressed social issues.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Grants for Nebraska Youth
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children and youth can receive funding for programs that support health, education, development, and welfare worldwide. 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, environmental education, and youth-focused scientific or scholarship programs.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Social Impact Grants in Nebraska
Small Nebraska nonprofits and NGOs using technology to tackle education, crisis response, economic empowerment, or climate resilience challenges can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities scale innovative, tech-enabled programs that improve access, skills, and long-term opportunity.
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 support auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K–12 and higher education programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Nebraska Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nebraska arts and culture nonprofits with U.S.-based 501(c)(3) status and audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support cultural programs, capital needs, or limited general support. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science programs that reach large or underserved audiences, including youth.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Grants for Nebraska Nonprofits
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charities can seek funding for health and welfare, education, or community initiatives that expand equitable care and education. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides support for programs such as food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives; requests are reviewed in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nebraska Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Small nonprofits and social enterprises in Nebraska working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability for urban low-income youth can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. With a mission to expand opportunity, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides funding in the U.S., India, and South Africa for organizations aligned with its values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Roy and Gloria Dinsdale Community Grants in Nebraska
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities in Nebraska can seek funding for food, shelter, daily living support, arts, education, healthcare, and services for veterans and first responders. Roy and Gloria Dinsdale Foundation provides more than US $10,000, with a preference for rural and small-town communities connected to Pinnacle Bank and Bank of Colorado service areas.
Roy And Gloria Dinsdale Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Health
Nebraska small nonprofits focused on health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through the Semnani Family Foundation, which supports marginalized communities worldwide. Organizations working on healthcare access, child and women’s health, disaster relief, literacy, or human and social services may be eligible if they align with the foundation’s global mission and U.S. focus areas.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, educational, scientific, or medical fields can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs serving people in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law, with funds used domestically, and should demonstrate strong management and substantial impact on their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, or environmental initiatives can apply for regional sponsorships that advance economic mobility and social progress. Grants from Bank of America Charitable Foundation help small nonprofits, including those in Nebraska, preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and shelter, and promote diversity and inclusion.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Nebraska Water Quality Funding via Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
Letter of inquiry due Sep 2, 2026
Grants from Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy help Nebraska small nonprofits, government subunits, and educational institutions fund small projects addressing nonpoint source water pollution, with awards up to US $15,000. Eligible activities include local demonstrations, events, or pilot projects that support the state’s Nonpoint Source Management Plan within a one-year timeframe.
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
Nebraska Community Programs Funding via Hansen Family
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Nebraska working on children’s services, education, basic human needs, animals, environment, humanitarian aid, or arts and culture can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support their programs. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation considers U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25%.
Hansen Family Foundation
Farm Credit Services of America Support for Nebraska Rural Programs
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nebraska small nonprofits serving agricultural education, hunger and nutrition, or rural disaster relief and essential services can apply for Working Here Fund grants up to US $25,000. Focused on strengthening rural communities, Farm Credit Services of America prioritizes 501(c)(3) organizations whose projects benefit communities within its Nebraska service area.
Farm Credit Services of America, ACA
Rural Microenterprise Funding from USDA
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions in Nebraska that serve rural microenterprises can receive USDA loans and grants to run revolving microloan funds and provide training and technical assistance, with awards up to US $500,000. This program can help small-business support nonprofits expand capital access, coaching, and services for very small rural businesses.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Robinson Foundation Human Services Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on human services such as poverty relief, children and families, education, health, animal welfare, or disaster relief can apply for Robinson Foundation support; organizations must serve the Southern region below the Mason-Dixon line. Focus is on fiscally responsible groups where single-year grants create tangible, meaningful impact with visible results.
Robinson Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Nebraska Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits 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 small nonprofits serving vulnerable families and children build better futures through targeted community-based services.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Nebraska Community Services Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) public charity status, public schools, and libraries in Nebraska can access funding through Lawrence Foundation for environmental, human services, and related community programs; awards typically range from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants may support general operating or project costs, issued as unrestricted funding, and Nebraska small nonprofits may be eligible if their work fits these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Grants for Nebraska Capacity Building
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
With a mission to empower community legacies, Greater Grand Island Community Foundation provides Nebraska small nonprofits with up to US $10,000 for capacity-building projects in Hall County. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations can seek support for board and staff training, strategic planning, technology upgrades, critical equipment, and other efforts to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community programs, education, arts, health, or environmental initiatives can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation. Nebraska small nonprofits may be eligible for projects such as museums, youth and senior services, disability programs, clinics, and wildlife or environmental activities.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs and Community Grants from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can receive funding from Ameriprise Financial to support hunger relief, housing, adult self-sufficiency, and community development programs. Nebraska small nonprofits may be competitive if they show strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement, measurable outcomes, financial stability, and alignment with these focus areas.
Ameriprise Financial
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nebraska small nonprofits working in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural programs, or environmental initiatives can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation; awards range from US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project support. Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with at least three years of financial activity.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Nebraska Nonprofit Capacity Funding via ServeNebraska
Applications due Mar 13, 2027
Nebraska nonprofit organizations planning AmeriCorps service programs can receive up to US $75,000 for program design and capacity-building expenses. ServeNebraska’s AmeriCorps Planning Grant supports evidence-based interventions addressing education, health, housing, economic opportunity, disaster response, and other community needs, and includes training and technical assistance to prepare applicants for future operational AmeriCorps grants.
ServeNebraska
Nebraska Community Services Funding via O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing community services in Nebraska can access funding for programs and operations that improve quality of life for underserved people. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help organizations address economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Community Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Small 501(c)(3) public charities in Nebraska can seek $5,000 - $30,000 for local programs in safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability. Grants from Union Pacific Foundation help Nebraska small nonprofits fund direct services, capacity building, and DEI-focused initiatives in communities served by Union Pacific across the state.
Union Pacific Foundation