Financial Literacy Funding from Auto Club Group Foundation
Nebraska nonprofits, schools, and public agencies offering K–12 financial literacy or driver education programs can apply for US $5,000 - US $15,000 to support curriculum, scholarships, or related needs. The Auto Club Group Foundation also funds traffic safety initiatives, including passive speed enforcement equipment, for eligible organizations within its 14-state footprint and two U.S. territories.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Nebraska Communities
With a mission to strengthen communities, US Bancorp Foundation provides Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, and community arts and culture programs. Organizations serving Nebraska communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple “work, home, and play” pillars, may be eligible to apply.
US Bancorp Foundation
Children and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Costco Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska that support children, education, or health and human services can seek program funding through Costco Foundation’s charitable contributions. With a mission to strengthen communities, Costco Foundation provides monetary support for evidence-based, community-driven programs, which may include literacy initiatives that fit within its child- and education-focused priorities.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Grants for Youth Programs
501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting youth health, education, development, and welfare can receive up to US $15,000 for direct-service programs, including those in Nebraska. The Dan Paul Foundation funds initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and environmental education, which may include literacy components within broader youth enrichment efforts.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations in Nebraska working on scalable social or environmental solutions can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation support; awards up to US $300,000 over three years for capacity, capital, and community. Literacy-focused initiatives serving underserved populations may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s growth, impact, and geographic criteria.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Nebraska Education
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Nebraska can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives that include literacy-related work. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support K–12 academic performance, STEM, higher education, and college and career pathways, with a preference for long-term, sustainable community impact in U.S. communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Nebraska Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nebraska arts and cultural nonprofits with U.S.-based 501(c)(3) status and audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general support. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM programs, which may benefit organizations advancing literacy-related learning.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Grants for Nebraska Health
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charities working in health, education, or community services can seek funding for healthcare access, food pantries, STEM education, and related programs. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides support to U.S.-based organizations, which may include literacy efforts connected to education and community well-being, with requests reviewed in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or arts projects in Nebraska and worldwide can seek philanthropic support to advance sustainable development and community well-being. With a mission to strengthen communities, La Roche provides nonprofits with funding for high-quality initiatives that may include literacy-related youth education and community programs when managed through the appropriate in-country affiliate.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Literacy
Nebraska literacy nonprofits and other human services organizations can access funding through the Semnani Family Foundation to support education, health, and humanitarian programs for marginalized communities. This global funder backs initiatives such as literacy, child welfare, health care access, and disaster relief in the U.S. and selected countries, prioritizing society’s most vulnerable.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nebraska literacy and education nonprofits can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust to support charitable, scientific, medical, and educational programs serving U.S. communities. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations with tax-exempt status whose projects operate within the U.S., including Nebraska-based initiatives that improve reading, writing, and broader educational outcomes.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Self-Reliance Program Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nebraska literacy nonprofits and other human and social service organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can access funding through Gupta Family Foundation for program support or humanitarian relief, with awards from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Eligible applicants are typically smaller 501(c)(3) organizations or qualified foreign entities operating in select countries, including the U.S.
Gupta Family Foundation
Nebraska Education Funding via Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on education and related services in Nebraska can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support programs. With a mission to advance life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation provides U.S.-based charities worldwide with funding for education, children, humanitarian work, animals, the environment, and arts and culture, which may include literacy initiatives.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
With a mission to support preservation, education, and wellness, the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profits with funding over US $50,000 to tell their impact stories. Nebraska literacy and education organizations whose work fits these pillars may be eligible for the Storytelling Grant.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Education 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 education, youth, family, poverty relief, or related services from the Robinson Foundation. Nebraska literacy nonprofits may be eligible if they serve communities below the Mason-Dixon line and can demonstrate fiscally responsible operations and tangible, meaningful impact.
Robinson Foundation
Financial Stability Grants for Nonprofits from Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nebraska literacy and workforce nonprofits focused on financial literacy or employment readiness can access funding through the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, with awards up to US $5,000 in Veridian Credit Union’s service area. General operating support helps 501(c)(3) organizations address barriers to financial stability for residents in eligible Iowa and Nebraska counties.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Community and Environment Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nebraska literacy and education nonprofits can access funding through Dudley T Dougherty Foundation to support programs that advance community services, peacebuilding, and environmental stewardship. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working to improve reading, writing, and related community outcomes may be competitive for support under this broad, future-focused mission.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, environmental, and community enrichment programs in communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Focused on strengthening local well-being and sustainability, the Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible groups, including those with literacy initiatives, to apply if they are within 30 miles of a qualifying manufacturing community.
Georgia-Pacific 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 work can apply for unrestricted operating or program grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. The Lawrence Foundation funds U.S.-headquartered groups, including those with literacy-related community services that fit its priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Literacy and Education Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Nebraska working on literacy, education, youth, or related community programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports U.S.-based IRS-qualified nonprofits, including schools, museums, cultural programs, skills training, and community-based services that benefit youth, seniors, and people with disabilities.
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, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community development programs. Nebraska organizations with strong Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteer engagement may be especially competitive, including those pairing literacy or life-skills education with economic stability efforts.
Ameriprise Financial
Program Funding for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking program support in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural work, or environmental initiatives can apply for Dr Scholl Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Literacy-focused organizations whose work fits these categories may be eligible; funding is for one-year projects, with one application per organization each grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Nebraska Literacy Funding via O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving literacy and related services can access funding through the O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for project, general operating, or capital support. U.S.-based community organizations in O’Reilly Auto Parts service areas that address literacy, workforce readiness, economic stability, health, or disaster relief may be eligible if they meet the nondiscrimination requirements.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Community Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits and independent emergency response organizations can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 to support safety, workforce development, community vitality, environmental sustainability, and related literacy or youth education initiatives. Grants from Union Pacific Foundation help programs in Union Pacific–served communities deliver direct services, build organizational capacity, and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion for underrepresented residents.
Union Pacific Foundation
Nebraska Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska serving underserved youth and families can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000 for education, housing, food security, and environmental programs. Literacy, academic enrichment, and youth leadership initiatives that fit these categories may be 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 addressing social issues may be eligible for recognition and funding through the Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners, which can include literacy-focused initiatives that measurably improve lives and communities.
Mutual Of America Foundation