US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Nebraska Communities
With a mission to strengthen communities, US Bancorp Foundation provides Nebraska nonprofits with funding for economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, and community arts and culture. 501(c)(3) organizations based in and serving Nebraska communities, including those advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, may be eligible, and programs can complement broader conservation or wildlife-related community efforts.
US Bancorp Foundation
Children and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Costco Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska working on children’s programs, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary support from the Costco Foundation. With a mission to strengthen community well-being, it provides U.S. nonprofits with program funding; wildlife health groups that also serve children or community health needs may be eligible.
Costco Foundation
Nebraska Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can seek support that helps launch or redirect impactful initiatives. Focused on innovation, Creag Foundation invites smaller or evolving organizations to submit inquiries, and wildlife health or conservation groups with novel community-focused approaches may be eligible.
Creag Foundation
Wildlife and Environment Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage, independent nonprofit and impact-first for-profit organizations working on scalable social or environmental solutions in Nebraska can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation support; awards up to US $300,000 for capacity, capital, and community over three years. Wildlife health and conservation initiatives serving underserved communities may be eligible if they operate within the foundation’s priority geographies.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Economic Empowerment Grants
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment programs, including those in Nebraska, can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants of up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help tech-enabled initiatives serving mostly economically underserved communities, including projects that incorporate green jobs or climate resilience within these priority areas.
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, and community development projects that may benefit wildlife health and related environmental safety efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Nebraska Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Nebraska offering arts, culture, or science programming for large audiences can seek more than US $100,000 from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for program, capital, or limited general support. Organizations working at the intersection of arts education, STEAM, and youth engagement, including those with wildlife or environmental themes, may be eligible if they meet national-scale and budget requirements.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Nebraska Youth Services Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations serving children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability in Nebraska and other eligible U.S. locations can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. With a mission to improve opportunities for urban low-income children, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides funding to qualified nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and related entities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nebraska Community Programs Funding via NorthWestern Energy
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) or 170(c)(2) status in Nebraska communities served by NorthWestern Energy can seek support for education, health and human services, civic projects, culture and the arts, and resource conservation. NorthWestern Energy provides monetary donations, favoring program, equipment, or facility improvements, which may benefit groups working on wildlife health and conservation locally.
NorthWestern Energy
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nebraska wildlife health and conservation nonprofits can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs serving U.S. communities. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, tax-exempt under federal (and where applicable, California) law, with projects carried out entirely within the U.S.
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, housing, or related initiatives can apply for sponsorship funding; awards are made at the funder’s discretion. Grants from Bank of America Charitable Foundation help organizations that may also incorporate wildlife health, environmental stewardship, or conservation into broader community programs.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nebraska nonprofits and social service organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can access funding through Gupta Family Foundation; awards range from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Eligible 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities working on poverty, disability, humanitarian aid, or related services may be competitive, including programs that intersect with wildlife health and community well-being.
Gupta Family Foundation
Environmental Project Grants for All from Nebraska Environmental Trust
Applications due Sep 8, 2026
Organizations, public entities, and individuals in Nebraska can seek funding for environmental projects that conserve, enhance, or restore natural resources, including wildlife habitat and ecosystem health. Focused on habitat, water, waste, air, and soil, Nebraska Environmental Trust supports technically and financially feasible projects that provide clear public and environmental benefits, often on a reimbursement basis over up to three years.
Nebraska Environmental Trust
Nebraska Wildlife and Environmental Funding via Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on wildlife health, animal welfare, or environmental initiatives in Nebraska and beyond can request 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 funds small-budget charities focused on children, education, animals, environment, humanitarian aid, and arts and culture.
Hansen Family Foundation
Robinson Foundation Wildlife Health Grants in South
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on wildlife health, animal welfare, or nature and wildlife conservation in the Southern U.S. can seek program funding from the Robinson Foundation. Focused on tangible, meaningful impact, this family-operated Christian funder supports single-year projects from established organizations, which may benefit Nebraska partners collaborating with Southern-region initiatives.
Robinson Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Nebraska Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Grants from The Tjx Foundation help Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office provide basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety services. Organizations supporting vulnerable families and children may be eligible if they align with the foundation’s mission and meet its nondiscrimination and prior-funding requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Nebraska Environmental 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 receive unrestricted operating or project funding. Lawrence Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants nationally, so Nebraska groups working on conservation or wildlife-related initiatives may be eligible if they fit the foundation’s stated priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Siouxland Community Foundation Grants for Nebraska Communities
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and local government units serving Wakefield, Nebraska can seek funding for arts, culture, civic improvement, education, environment, health, and human services projects. Siouxland Community Foundation’s Wakefield Community Foundation Grant offers up to US $1,000 for initiatives that enhance quality of life and may include environmental or community projects connected to wildlife health.
Siouxland Community Foundation
Wildlife and Community Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including those in Nebraska, can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support wildlife protection, environmental conservation, and other community programs. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation also funds museums, cultural and performing arts, education, health facilities, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities through its biannual award rounds.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for community grants supporting programs like hunger relief, housing, workforce readiness, and cultural enrichment. Ameriprise Financial provides funding nationwide, with priority for organizations near key employee centers; Nebraska groups may be eligible if they meet focus and volunteer engagement criteria.
Ameriprise Financial
Washington County Community Foundation Community Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofits, government entities, and faith-based organizations in Washington County, Nebraska can seek project funding that enhances local quality of life, from arts and education to parks, health, and youth services. With a mission to improve communities, Washington County Community Foundation provides Nebraska organizations with support for charitable projects that may include wildlife, conservation, or related health initiatives.
Washington County Community Foundation of Nebraska
Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based organizations may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project funding, which may benefit initiatives connected to wildlife health and conservation.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Hamilton Community Foundation Healthcare Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Feb 16, 2027
Nebraska students pursuing two- or four-year healthcare degrees can receive scholarship support for fields like nursing, radiology, lab technology, and therapy. Hamilton Community Foundation’s Memorial Community Health Scholarship is open to graduating seniors from Hamilton County high schools attending accredited Nebraska colleges, and may benefit those interested in wildlife health through related medical or conservation-focused studies.
Hamilton Community Foundation (Aurora, NE)
Union Pacific Foundation Community Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska can seek funding for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects that benefit Union Pacific–served communities. Grants from Union Pacific Foundation help programs that may include wildlife health, environmental stewardship, outdoor recreation, and related conservation or education efforts; awards range from US $5,000 - US $30,000.
Union Pacific Foundation
Nebraska Community Programs Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska and equivalent charities can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for youth-focused education, housing, food security, and environmental stewardship programs. Wildlife health and conservation groups with qualifying community or environmental 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 and across the U.S. that lead strong, replicable community partnerships may be eligible for recognition and support through the Community Partnership Award. Mutual of America Foundation honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners that measurably improve communities, including initiatives that may encompass wildlife health or conservation-related work.
Mutual Of America Foundation