US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Nebraska Workforce
With a mission to strengthen communities, US Bancorp Foundation provides Nebraska nonprofits focused on economic and workforce advancement with funding for job readiness, employment services, and business development. 501(c)(3) organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars of work, home, and play, may be eligible.
US Bancorp Foundation
Children and Families Funding for Nonprofits from Costco Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska that support children, education, or health and human services programs can seek monetary support for community-based services. With a mission to strengthen communities, Costco Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with grants that may benefit workforce readiness, family stability, and related efforts that contribute to local job creation.
Costco Foundation
Nebraska Innovative Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nebraska nonprofits with innovative human services or related social programs can seek support that helps launch or expand new approaches. Focused on creative solutions to social problems, Creag Foundation invites 501(c)(3) organizations with at least one year of status to submit letters of inquiry; job creation or workforce initiatives may be eligible.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Grants for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, and welfare can access funding through the Dan Paul Foundation, with awards up to US $15,000. Nebraska groups whose job creation efforts intersect with child welfare, homelessness, poverty alleviation, or youth development initiatives may be eligible if their programs align with the foundation’s mission and priorities.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Job Creation Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Nebraska tackling social, environmental, or economic challenges can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support, with awards up to US $300,000 over three years. Organizations whose scalable solutions create or support quality jobs as they grow may be especially competitive.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Job Creation Grants in Nebraska
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to advance job creation and economic empowerment in Nebraska can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to Up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help programs focused on workforce preparation, entrepreneurship, and green jobs that primarily serve economically underserved communities worldwide.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Nebraska Workforce
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 that build stronger communities and economies. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support job training, small business development, financial literacy, and related efforts that may create or sustain local jobs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Nebraska Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nebraska arts and culture nonprofits can access funding for impactful arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science programs that serve broad U.S. audiences. William Randolph Hearst Foundation provides program, capital, and limited general or endowment support to established 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, prioritizing initiatives that measurably benefit underserved populations and youth engagement.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Nebraska Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs improving education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children and youth in Nebraska can apply for more than US $50,000 to support or scale their work. With a mission to expand opportunity, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds projects in the U.S., India, and South Africa that advance measurable impact.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities running humanitarian, education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can seek philanthropic support that promotes sustainable development and engages Roche expertise. With a mission to strengthen communities, La Roche provides Nebraska job-creation and workforce-related initiatives with potential funding when they align with its global focus areas and are coordinated through the local affiliate.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Global Health
Nebraska nonprofits and community organizations focused on health, education, or humanitarian relief can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable populations. Organizations working locally or internationally on healthcare access, disaster relief, women and children’s health, or social services may be eligible, including those integrating workforce or job-readiness components.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nebraska nonprofits working on job creation, education, health, or scientific programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational initiatives. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, tax-exempt under federal (and where applicable California) law, with all grant funds used within the U.S.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Workforce and Community Funding from Bank of America Foundation
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on workforce development, job readiness, housing, hunger, or community development can seek sponsorship support to advance economic mobility and social progress. Grants from Bank of America Charitable Foundation help organizations that also engage arts, culture, environment, sports, or diversity and inclusion programming within low- and moderate-income communities across the U.S.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nebraska nonprofits and 501(c)(3) organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant can access funding through Gupta Family Foundation, with awards from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Programs addressing poverty, disability, social exclusion, or disaster relief that also foster job creation or economic self-sufficiency may be competitive.
Gupta Family Foundation
Nebraska Community Funding via Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska seeking support for children, education, animals, environment, humanitarian aid, or arts and culture can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation considers smaller-budget U.S.-based charities whose work may also contribute to local job creation.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations can seek funding to tell impactful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work in Nebraska and beyond. With a mission to support community-focused initiatives, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides Storytelling Grants over US $50,000 to help showcase real-world outcomes across its three charitable pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Community Grants in South
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Southern U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years can seek single-year funding for programs in areas like education, poverty relief, health, and family or youth services that may foster job creation in Nebraska and beyond. Focused on community hardship relief, Robinson Foundation looks for fiscally responsible projects with tangible, meaningful impact.
Robinson Foundation
Community and Environment Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nebraska nonprofits working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation to support their charitable programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations whose work indirectly supports economic vitality or job creation may be competitive for this broadly focused, future-oriented foundation support.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
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 groups that support job readiness for at-risk youth, which may contribute to local job creation efforts.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Nebraska Community Services Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Lawrence Foundation provides Nebraska nonprofits, public schools, and libraries with flexible operating or program grants for environmental and human services work. U.S.-headquartered 501(c)(3) public charities and similar organizations may be eligible for unrestricted awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000 that can include reasonable indirect costs and may support job-creating community initiatives.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Nebraska seeking support for community programs, education, arts, health facilities, or environmental and wildlife initiatives can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 in funding. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports U.S. projects where modest grants can significantly advance services, including efforts that may expand skills training and job readiness.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Job Readiness Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering workforce preparation, job readiness, or adult self-sufficiency programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants to support employment and economic stability efforts, including in Nebraska. Ameriprise Financial provides funding for initiatives like financial literacy, employment services, and community development, with priority for organizations engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits with programs in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural activities, or environmental work can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation for one-year project support. U.S.-based organizations, including those focused on workforce development or job creation within these areas, may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 in annual grants.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Nebraska Workforce Development Funding via O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic stability, workforce development, or related services can access funding through the O'Reilly Automotive Foundation. U.S.-based community-benefit organizations in O’Reilly Auto Parts service areas may request project, general operating, or capital support for programs such as job readiness, literacy, and economic mobility that serve underserved individuals and families.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Nebraska Community Programs Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska working on youth development, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs that strengthen underserved youth and families may be eligible, including efforts that indirectly support job creation and community stability.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Support for Community Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Nebraska with strong, replicable community partnerships that address significant social issues may be eligible for the national Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary cross-sector collaboration. Mutual of America Foundation recognizes six U.S. nonprofits annually, so Nebraska groups advancing job creation through partnerships could be competitive applicants.
Mutual Of America Foundation