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. Organizations based in U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple Work, Home, and Play pillars, may be prioritized.
US Bancorp Foundation
Children and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Costco Foundation
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary support from Costco Foundation. With a mission to strengthen community programs, the foundation considers projects showing clear community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified funding, which may help organizations seeking flexible or partially unrestricted program support.
Costco Foundation
Nebraska Innovative Nonprofit Funding via Creag Foundation
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to human services and social problems can seek funding via the Creag Foundation. Focused on new ways to address societal issues, this private foundation considers organizations that have held nonprofit status for at least one year and are piloting or expanding creative solutions that may include unrestricted support.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Grants for Nebraska Youth
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children’s health, education, development, or welfare can receive up to US $15,000 in flexible support for youth-focused programs. The Dan Paul Foundation funds efforts such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, and refugee enrichment, with no geographic restrictions for eligible organizations.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit social impact organizations in Nebraska and beyond can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support; awards up to US $300,000 for scalable solutions to urgent social or environmental problems. Funding is unrestricted and paired with intensive capacity-building and community support for models benefiting underserved populations.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Nebraska Communities
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies 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, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, food insecurity, job training, and K–12 and higher education programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Nebraska Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Nebraska offering arts, culture, or science programs can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support, with typical awards more than US $100,000. Eligible U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s must have audited expenses above $2 million and strong, measurable impact, especially in youth engagement, arts education, and artist development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Nebraska Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations working on education, health, or family economic stability projects for urban low-income children and youth, including Nebraska-based U.S. entities, can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. With a mission to expand opportunity, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides funding to qualified nonprofits and social enterprises that meet its focus areas and values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities running humanitarian, social, science education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can seek philanthropic support that may include Nebraska-based initiatives. With a mission to strengthen communities, La Roche provides nonprofits with donations for innovative, sustainable programs, managed locally through Roche affiliate offices in the same country where projects operate.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Global Health
Nebraska nonprofits and other organizations focused on health, education, or humanitarian aid can access funding through the Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized communities. Grants may support healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, women and girls’ services, literacy, and related human and social services in the U.S. and internationally.
Semnani Family Foundation
Flexible Funding for 501(c)(3) Organizations from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical work can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. Eligible organizations must use awarded funds within the U.S. and demonstrate sound management, broad service reach, and a substantial impact on their target populations and general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community development, basic needs, workforce training, arts, environment, or inclusion programs can apply for sponsorship funding; awards may be used flexibly. Grants from Bank of America Charitable Foundation help organizations advance economic mobility and social progress in low- and moderate-income communities across the U.S.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Nebraska Community Programs Funding via Hansen Family
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking unrestricted support for programs in children’s services, 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 small-budget, low-overhead organizations across the U.S. and abroad.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Nebraska Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Nebraska can seek more than US $50,000 to tell powerful stories about their impact through this storytelling grant. With a mission to support preservation, education, and wellness, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides funding to help eligible groups share work in areas like conservation, education, and mental health.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Project Funding from Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies in Nebraska can receive US $500 - US $50,000 for community betterment projects such as facilities, equipment, technology, vehicles, events, safety, new services, and planning. Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation supports a wide range of arts, education, health, environment, and human services initiatives across its North Platte service area.
Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation
Robinson Foundation Human Services Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on poverty relief, children and families, education, health, disaster relief, or related human services may be eligible for Robinson Foundation support, including Nebraska-based programs serving the Southern region. Focused on compassionate assistance, this family foundation seeks fiscally responsible, multi-year-active charities where single-year grants create tangible, meaningful impact.
Robinson Foundation
Community and Environmental Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nebraska nonprofit charitable organizations with 501(c)(3) status can seek support for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This flexible funding may benefit organizations looking for broadly supportive or potentially unrestricted backing for their mission-driven work.
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 government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Focused on broad community development, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites Nebraska nonprofits located within 30 miles of a GP facility to apply if their work serves GP communities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Nebraska Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits 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 nonprofits, including those needing flexible support, serve vulnerable families and children and build better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Nebraska Nonprofit Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Nebraska can receive unrestricted support for environmental, human services, disaster relief, and related programs. The Lawrence Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $10,000 for general operating or project needs, with no geographic restrictions and flexibility for reasonable indirect costs.
Lawrence 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 seek program funding from Ameriprise Financial, including organizations in Nebraska. Grants support hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, adult self-sufficiency, community development, and cultural enrichment, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteer teams.
Ameriprise Financial
Washington County Community Foundation Community Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, government entities, and faith-based groups providing community services in Washington County, Nebraska can seek project funding that enhances local quality of life. With a mission to strengthen community life, Washington County Community Foundation supports initiatives in arts and culture, education, health, youth services, recreation, parks, and historic preservation, especially projects with existing community financial support.
Washington County Community Foundation of Nebraska
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs can apply for Dr Scholl Foundation grants, with awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Funding is primarily for U.S. applicants and limited to one-year, one-application requests per organization.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Nebraska Community Services Funding via O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nebraska providing community services like economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief can apply for project, general operating, or capital support grants. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help U.S.-based community-focused nonprofits, including those seeking some unrestricted operating support within the program’s guidelines.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Community Grants in Nebraska
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nebraska 501(c)(3) public charities can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects that primarily benefit Union Pacific–served communities. Grants from Union Pacific Foundation help nonprofits deliver direct services, build organizational capacity, and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across local programs and populations.
Union Pacific Foundation
Mutual of America Foundation Support for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Nebraska with strong, replicable community partnerships may be eligible for national recognition and support through the Community Partnership Award. Mutual of America Foundation honors U.S. nonprofits that collaborate with public, private, or social sector partners to address significant social issues and model effective, scalable community-building approaches.
Mutual Of America Foundation