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Community Development Funding from US Bancorp Foundation

Rolling deadline
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on economic advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture in Butler County, Nebraska may be eligible for this program. US Bancorp Foundation supports initiatives that address work, home, and play, prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, and serve designated U.S. Bank communities, with a preference for organizations led by people of color.
US Bancorp Foundation

Unspecified amount

Costco Wholesale Charitable Contributions

Rolling deadline
The Costco Wholesale Charitable Contributions program prioritizes support for children, education, and health services within local communities. Nonprofit organizations seeking assistance must be 501(c)(3) certified and focus on monetary requests. Applications are reviewed within 4-6 weeks, factoring in community needs and collaboration. However, Costco limits grants to 10% of the program budget and typically restricts organizations to one request per fiscal year. They do not fund individuals or direct aid for various specific purposes.
Costco Wholesale Corporation

Unspecified amount

Creag Foundation Grants for Butler County Nonprofits

Rolling deadline
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Butler County, Nebraska with innovative approaches to human and social services, health, environment, arts, or community issues may be eligible for funding to address social problems. Focused on innovation, Creag Foundation invites smaller or evolving organizations to propose new ways of tackling existing or previously unaddressed societal challenges.
Creag Foundation

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Up to US $15,000

DanPaul Foundation Grants

Rolling deadline
The DanPaul Foundation aims to enhance early childhood development by training teachers and parents, protecting children from abuse, and promoting social responsibility. They provide grants to non-profits for programs that focus on education, health, and welfare of youth. Key initiatives include scholarships, environmental education, and support for underprivileged children. Grant amounts range from a few hundred dollars to $15,000 annually, with a focus on impactful, community-driven projects.
The Dan Paul Foundation

Up to US $300,000

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants

Rolling deadline
The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides grants to early-stage social entrepreneurs working on scalable solutions to pressing social and environmental issues. By supporting organizations with innovative approaches and proven impact, they aim to uplift underserved communities globally. The foundation offers operational support, funding of up to $300,000 over three years, and fosters a collaborative community among its portfolio organizations. They focus on candidates demonstrating measurable impact and sustainable growth potential.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

Up to US $100,000

Tech-Enabled Social Impact Grants from Cisco

Rolling deadline
Nonprofit and NGO social impact organizations in Butler County, Nebraska can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, awarding up to US $100,000 for innovative, tech-enabled programs. Eligible projects serve mostly economically underserved people and focus on crisis response, access to education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience, with applications accepted year-round via LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation

Unspecified amount

Community Safety and Development Funding from State Farm

Rolling deadline
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies in Butler County, Nebraska can access funding through State Farm Companies Foundation for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants may support auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K-16 education and career pathways.
State Farm Companies Foundation

More than US $100,000

Hearst Foundation: Culture Grant

Rolling deadline
The Hearst Foundation: Culture Grant aims to support outstanding nonprofits that enhance cultural engagement and artistic talent in the U.S. With a focus on programs that reach young people, the grant prioritizes organizations that create lasting impacts in the arts and sciences. The Foundation allocates 25% of its funding to cultural initiatives, favoring established organizations with a history of significant results. Eligible nonprofits must encourage inclusivity and sustainability in their programs.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation

Unspecified amount

LabCorp Charitable Foundation Grants

Rolling deadline
The Labcorp Charitable Foundation, a private 501(c)(3) entity, aims to enhance healthcare access and education for all. With grant opportunities focusing on food programs, healthcare services for underserved populations, and STEM initiatives, it seeks to support community health and well-being. Organizations eligible for funding must be U.S.-based and hold tax-exempt status. Requests are reviewed biannually, in March and September, to foster impactful community projects.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation

Unspecified amount

Community Development Funding from La Roche

Rolling deadline
Nonprofit charities managing community, humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts projects in Butler County, Nebraska may be eligible for support that promotes sustainable development and social impact. Focused on humanitarian and social development, science and education, community and environment, and arts and culture, La Roche invites accredited charities to propose innovative, high-quality local initiatives.
La Roche, Inc.

Unspecified amount

Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Education

Rolling deadline
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits conducting charitable, educational, scientific, or medical work can apply for the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust; awards support projects carried out within the U.S. Butler County, Nebraska organizations meeting these criteria may be eligible if funds are used domestically and the nonprofit is tax-exempt under federal and, when relevant, California law.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust

Unspecified amount

Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Community Grants in Nebraska

Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Butler County, Nebraska nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation to support charitable programs in community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding. Organizations working to improve their communities and respect people, life, and the environment may be eligible to apply.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc

Unspecified amount

TJX Foundation Grants

Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
The TJX Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations located within 15 miles of a TJX store that align with their community mission. Eligible areas include basic needs, education for at-risk youth, workforce training, and safety from domestic violence. Organizations must be a registered 501(c)(3) for at least 12 months and have a nondiscrimination policy. Applications are invited through a Letter of Inquiry, with funding decisions based on community impact.
The Tjx Foundation Inc

US $5,000 - US $10,000

Lawrence Foundation Community Services Grants in Nebraska

Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Butler County, Nebraska can seek funding for environmental and human services programs, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. The Lawrence Foundation provides unrestricted program or operating support to eligible organizations whose work fits its environmental, human services, disaster relief, or related priorities.
Lawrence Foundation

US $1,000 - US $20,000

Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Butler County Nonprofits

Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Butler County, Nebraska seeking program or operating support can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen community-focused work. With a mission to help where modest funding has big impact, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports cultural institutions, education, health facilities, environmental efforts, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities across the U.S.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation

US $5,000 - US $20,000

Nordstrom Community Grant

Applications due Jan 31, 2027
The Nordstrom Community Grant focuses on supporting youth and families by providing over $1 million in grants annually. It aims to assist grassroots organizations that address essential community needs such as food, shelter, and clothing, as well as creating opportunities for economic mobility through mentorship and workforce development. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in areas where Nordstrom operates. Applications are encouraged for those meeting these criteria.
Nordstrom

Unspecified amount

Richard G. Snyder Family Scholarship

Applications due Feb 15, 2027

Armstrong County Community Foundation (The Community Foundation Serving the Heart of Western Pennsylvania)

In 1997 Merchants National Bank, an Armstrong County community bank, marked its 100th anniversary. The centennial celebration included a unique expression of gratitude to the community in the form of $100,000 to be used as a seed fund to initiate a community foundation for Armstrong County. The bank challenged the community to keep the principal balance of the endowed funds intact and spend only a portion of the interest earnings to ensure a lasting legacy.

The Armstrong County Community Foundation, a public nonprofit corporation,

  • Gives grants, scholarships, and organizational support to address the needs of our community.
  • Builds a permanent endowment to help our donors create a legacy through this endowment.
  • Promotes informed philanthropy to increase and sustain charitable resources for the region.
  • Provides leadership and builds partnerships to identify and solve community issues.

Richard G. Snyder Family Scholarship

The Richard G. Snyder Family Scholarship for the Fields of Agriculture and the Fields of the Earth and Mineral Sciences was established to provide funds for scholarships for students majoring in the fields of agriculture or the fields of the earth and mineral sciences. 

Armstrong County Community Foundation (The Community Foundation Serving the Heart of Western Pennsylvania)

US $500

EMS Training Scholarships for Individuals from Community Foundation

Applications due Feb 25, 2027
Individuals pursuing EMS training in the EMS West Region, including Butler County, Nebraska, can receive scholarship support for EMR, EMT, AEMT, or paramedic programs. Grants from Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies help those residing in eligible counties and affiliated with an EMS agency cover education costs through the Tyler Bender EMS Scholarship Fund.
Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies

Unspecified amount

Butler County Scholarship Funding via Central Alabama Community Foundation

Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Graduating African American high school seniors pursuing higher education can apply for the Butler County Scholarship, which supports college preparation and persistence; awards are determined annually and may be renewable. With a mission to strengthen communities, Central Alabama Community Foundation provides this opportunity, which may interest education-focused supporters in Butler County, Nebraska.
Central Alabama Community Foundation

US $500 - US $6,500

Scholarship Funding from Columbus Foundation

Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Graduating seniors and graduates of Ross County, Ohio high schools seeking academic scholarships to attend public or nonprofit U.S. colleges can receive support ranging from US $500 - US $6,500. The Columbus Foundation’s Burton E. Stevenson Endowment Scholarship may benefit students served by Butler County, Nebraska nonprofits focused on higher education access.
The Columbus Foundation

Up to US $3,000

Butler County Education Funding via Dayton Foundation

Applications due Mar 6, 2027
High school seniors pursuing journalism-related majors can receive up to US $3,000 for college through the Dayton Daily News Si Burick Scholarship and Internship, administered by The Dayton Foundation. Students from eligible Miami Valley counties may benefit; Butler County, Nebraska nonprofits working with such students could share this opportunity with their participants.
The Dayton Foundation

More than US $50,000

Butler County Storytelling Funding via Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation

Letter of inquiry due Mar 27, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profits in Butler County, Nebraska can seek the Storytelling Grant to fund communications that showcase their impact in preservation, education, or wellness. With a mission to support community-focused change, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides more than US $50,000 to help organizations tell powerful stories about their work.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation

Unspecified amount

O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Butler County

Applications due Apr 15, 2027
O’Reilly Automotive Foundation provides Butler County, Nebraska nonprofits with project, general operating, or capital support for community-focused programs. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving local residents may be eligible, especially those addressing hunger, homelessness, poverty, workforce readiness, health and social services, early childhood development, domestic violence, or disaster relief in areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc

US $5,000 - US $30,000

Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Union Pacific Foundation

Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Union Pacific communities, including Butler County, Nebraska, can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. Grants from Union Pacific Foundation help community-focused nonprofits expand direct services and build organizational capacity with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Union Pacific Foundation

US $30,000 - US $350,000

Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Youth Programs

Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with youth-focused education, housing, hunger, or environmental programs in Butler County, Nebraska can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community-impact projects. Funding supports underserved youth through education, food security, family services, housing, and environmental stewardship initiatives across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and beyond.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc

US $5,000 - US $250,000

Gupta Family Foundation Human Services Grants

Applications due Jul 31, 2027
Nonprofit organizations focused on poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, or other human and social services can seek funding to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help Butler County, Nebraska nonprofits and other eligible 501(c)(3)s worldwide with US $5,000 - US $250,000 in annual or multi-year support.
Gupta Family Foundation

US $300,000

Hillman Family Foundations Emergency Power Grants

Letter of inquiry due Aug 26, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and local government agencies providing essential services and owning their facility can apply for Hillman Family Foundations’ Powered & Prepared Initiative, with awards of US $300,000 for backup power solutions. Eligible lead organizations must serve communities in specified southwestern Pennsylvania counties and may include partners to strengthen emergency preparedness projects.
Hillman Family Foundations

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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Nebraska

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Nebraska?

Grants are most commonly $150,392.

$150,392

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Butler County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Nebraska awarded a total of 17,050 grants.

2022 16,065

2023 15,514

2024 17,050

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Butler County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Nebraska, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Butler County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 3.26%.

2022 $2,106,529,559

2023 $2,471,134,717
17.31%

2024 $2,551,686,746
3.26%

Nebraska Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Douglas County, Lancaster County, and Adams County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Douglas County $1,220,724,973
Lancaster County $869,484,784
Adams County $37,215,894
Buffalo County $35,183,744
Hall County $29,309,392

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