US Bank Foundation Grants for Nebraska Communities
With a mission to strengthen communities, US Bancorp Foundation provides Nebraska nonprofits working on economic advancement, affordable housing, and arts and culture with collaborative grant funding. 501(c)(3) organizations, including those supporting public radio or community arts, may submit a letter of interest, with priority for groups led by people of color in designated U.S. Bank communities.
US Bancorp Foundation
Nebraska Innovative Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can seek funding via the Creag Foundation. Focused on new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues, this private foundation considers letters of inquiry from smaller or evolving organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and may include public radio initiatives.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Grants for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can receive up to US $15,000 from the Dan Paul Foundation for programs advancing health, education, development, and welfare. Nebraska public radio stations with youth-focused education, advocacy, or enrichment content may be eligible if their projects address issues like poverty, homelessness, environment, or child welfare.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits 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. Organizations using scalable, systems-based models—including those innovating in public or community radio for underserved audiences—may receive capital plus intensive capacity-building and peer community.
Draper Richards Kaplan 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, affordable housing, financial literacy, and education programs, which may benefit public radio projects addressing these community needs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Nebraska Cultural Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S. cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general support that reach broad audiences. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science programs, which may benefit Nebraska institutions that also operate public radio or related media initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Grants for Nebraska Health
Nebraska 501(c)(3) and equivalent charitable organizations working in health, education, or community services can access funding through the Labcorp Charitable Foundation to support food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programs, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. This U.S.-based foundation may benefit public radio entities whose programming advances these community health and education priorities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nebraska Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs improving education, health, or family economic stability for low-income urban children in Nebraska and across the U.S. can apply for more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. With a mission to expand opportunity, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports organizations aligned with its values and working in its approved focus areas and countries.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Nonprofit charities managing humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts projects can seek philanthropic support for high-quality, innovative programs in Nebraska and worldwide. With a mission to strengthen communities and foster sustainable development, Roche provides accredited charities with donations for social services, science and youth education, community resilience, disaster response, and contemporary arts and culture initiatives.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Global Health
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations providing health, education, or disaster relief services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for work in Nebraska and other eligible countries. Programs serving marginalized or vulnerable communities, including women, children, and people facing homelessness, violence, or limited healthcare access, may be eligible, and public radio initiatives that address these issues could qualify.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nebraska public radio and other 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through Sidney Stern Memorial Trust to support charitable, scientific, medical, and educational programs carried out in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law, with funds used domestically, and cannot be individuals, political campaigns, or lobbying efforts.
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, environment, or diversity programs can apply for sponsorship funding that advances economic mobility and social progress. Grants from Bank of America Charitable Foundation help organizations, including public radio stations with relevant initiatives, strengthen low- and moderate-income communities through housing, jobs, hunger relief, and cultural programming.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Program Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nebraska radio and media nonprofits serving disadvantaged people can access funding through Gupta Family Foundation for programs that build self-reliance and support those facing poverty, disability, or social exclusion. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, and qualifying foreign entities, may receive US $5,000 - US $250,000 for humanitarian and social service initiatives, including in public radio contexts.
Gupta Family Foundation
Nebraska Community Funding via Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in areas like education, youth services, arts and culture, humanitarian aid, or environmental initiatives in Nebraska and beyond can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to support life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, the foundation welcomes smaller-budget organizations, including those with public radio-related programming.
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 more than US $50,000 to create storytelling projects that highlight their impact. With a mission to support preservation, education, and wellness, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides Nebraska public radio and other media-focused groups with funding to share meaningful community stories.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Education Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years can seek single-year funding for education and related community programs from Robinson Foundation. Focus areas include children and families, youth services, poverty relief, and humanitarian aid. Southern-region organizations, including Nebraska, must show fiscal responsibility and tangible, meaningful impact; capital projects are not supported.
Robinson Foundation
Community and Environment Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nebraska public radio and other 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations can access funding through Dudley T Dougherty Foundation to support community services, environmental initiatives, or peacebuilding efforts. This flexible grant may benefit stations and media nonprofits whose programming advances community engagement, environmental conservation, or respect for people and the planet.
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 qualified local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental initiatives. Focused on community well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites Nebraska public radio and other community-focused programs within 30 miles of a GP facility to apply if they meet its investment priorities.
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 enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Grants from TJX Foundation help community-focused groups that may also operate public radio or media initiatives serving vulnerable families and children.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Nebraska Community Services Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can receive unrestricted support for environmental, human services, or other community programs through the Lawrence Foundation. This private family foundation provides US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants for general operating or project needs, and public radio organizations that qualify as eligible nonprofits may benefit.
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 programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to fund museums, arts, education, health, environmental, and other local services. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports U.S. organizations where relatively small grants can make a significant difference, which may include public radio-related community initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants, including organizations in Nebraska. Ameriprise Financial provides Nebraska community and media nonprofits with support for hunger relief, housing, economic development, arts and cultural access, and adult self-sufficiency initiatives, especially where Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial
Media Project Grants for Nonprofits from Humanities Nebraska
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Nonprofits and government entities creating humanities-based film, television, radio, or digital media projects in Nebraska can apply for Nebraska Humanities Council’s media grants, with awards of approximately US $9,500. Public radio and other media producers must ensure projects center on humanities scholarship and primarily serve Nebraskan audiences or topics relevant to Nebraska.
Nebraska Humanities Council
Nebraska Community Services Funding via O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving quality of life in Nebraska communities can access funding for economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief projects. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help U.S.-based community-benefit nonprofits with project, general operating, or capital support in areas such as poverty alleviation, literacy, job readiness, and access to health care.
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 serving youth, families, or communities can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for programs in education, housing, food security, and environmental stewardship. Public radio entities with qualifying nonprofit status and youth- or community-focused initiatives may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Support for Community Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Nebraska with strong community partnership initiatives may be eligible for national recognition and support through the Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide program honors exemplary collaborations across sectors, which can include public radio and other radio-focused efforts that model innovative, replicable approaches to significant social issues.
Mutual Of America Foundation