Nebraska Community Spaces Funding via Walter Scott Family Foundation
Municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Nebraska and southwest Iowa can seek capital funding to develop or enhance shared community spaces such as libraries, parks, trails, museums, and youth recreation centers. Walter Scott Family Foundation’s Advancing Communities Grant offers up to US $250,000 for ready-to-launch projects that are at least 60% funded and demonstrate strong, community-led support.
Walter Scott Family Foundation
CHS Foundation Grants for Nebraska Agricultural Education
With a mission to strengthen agricultural leadership, CHS Foundation provides Nebraska ag education and youth leadership programs with support for projects focused on education, leadership, or career training for high school students through young professionals. After-school or out-of-school programs that build ag leadership skills and teach the cooperative business model may be eligible.
CHS Foundation
Traffic Safety and Education Funding from Auto Club Group Foundation
After-school and K-12 education programs, public agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Nebraska can seek funding for traffic safety, driver education, and financial literacy initiatives. The Auto Club Group Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $15,000 grants, including support for passive speed enforcement equipment like speed display signs, within its 14-state and 2-territory service area.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Cooper Foundation Grants for Nebraska Education
Nebraska 501(c)(3) public charities, government units, public universities, and K–12 schools seeking program or general operating support can apply for funding that may include after-school or out-of-school educational initiatives. Cooper Foundation supports organizations across education, human services, arts, environment, humanities, and civic and community engagement, with priority for those based in and serving Lincoln and Lancaster County.
Cooper Foundation
Community Services Funding from Grand Island Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and public agencies in Nebraska seeking support for community services projects and programs can apply for discretionary grants over More than US $10,000. Greater Grand Island Community Foundation supports quality-of-life initiatives in Hall County and surrounding areas, which may include after school or out-of-school educational efforts that fit its impact priorities.
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Nebraska Youth Services Funding via GreenState Credit Union
Nonprofit organizations and schools supporting financial education, children’s health, or affordable housing in Nebraska can apply for project or program funding; awards must benefit communities within GreenState’s Omaha-area footprint. With a mission to improve community quality of life, GreenState Credit Union provides support that may benefit after school and out-of-school youth programs.
GreenState Credit Union
Nebraska Arts Council Support for Arts Access
Nebraska-accredited schools and nonprofits serving pre-K–12 students in Southeast Nebraska can use this funding to cover school bus transportation for arts experiences. With a mission to promote and sustain the arts, Nebraska Arts Council provides up to US $1,000 per school year, scaled by student enrollment, for eligible counties in the region.
Nebraska Arts Council
Arts Field Trip Funding from Nebraska Arts Council
Nebraska K–12 schools and youth programs can receive up to US $1,000 to cover transportation, admission, and workshop fees for student field trips to professional arts events and cultural exhibits in Nebraska. Grants from Nebraska Arts Council can support after-school or out-of-school arts education experiences, including concerts, theatre, dance, museum visits, and artist-led workshops.
Nebraska Arts Council
Nebraska Department Support for Nebraska Workforce Training
Eligible and qualified organizations in Nebraska can apply for Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ SNAP Employment and Training subawards to provide workforce preparation, job readiness, and adult education services for low-income adults, including SNAP recipients. Programs offering career or technical training, basic education, or employment services, including after-school style adult learning, may be eligible.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Nebraska Community Programs Funding via Kearney Area Community Foundation
Applications due Aug 2, 2026
Grants help Nebraska nonprofit and charitable organizations fund community programs and projects that enhance quality of life in the Kearney area and surrounding communities. Administered by Kearney Area Community Foundation, support may benefit after school or out-of-school educational initiatives, along with arts, health, human services, and broader community development efforts.
Kearney Area Community Foundation
Humanities Project Funding for Nebraska Nonprofits via Humanities Nebraska Council
Applications due Aug 4, 2026
Nebraska 501(c) nonprofits, public schools, libraries, and government entities can apply for Humanities Nebraska Council’s major grants, awarding more than US $2,000 for public humanities projects such as history, literature, languages, philosophy, and related programs. After-school and out-of-school educational programs with strong humanities content, Nebraska-focused audiences, and subject experts may be especially competitive.
Nebraska Humanities Council
Bayer Fund Grants for Nebraska Health Programs
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and eligible public entities in Nebraska counties near Kearney or Waco can access health and wellness funding through Bayer Fund to support cancer and cardiovascular disease programs. Grants back education, disease awareness, and access-to-care services, which may include after-school or out-of-school initiatives serving at-risk youth and families.
Bayer Fund
Safety Equipment Grants for Rural Departments via Walter Scott Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Rural Nebraska municipalities and first responder departments, including nonprofit or government-structured fire and EMS agencies, can apply for Walter Scott Family Foundation’s Jack Lewis Safety Fund grants of up to US $50,000 to improve safety equipment, training, and facilities. After-school or youth-serving programs housed within eligible departments may benefit when projects enhance community safety and emergency readiness.
Walter Scott Family Foundation
CHS Foundation Support for Rural Ag Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Teachers and school administrators in Nebraska and other CHS trade territory states can apply for CHS Foundation’s Teacher Grants, awarding up to US $50,000 for classroom-based agricultural education projects. Eligible rural schools with after-school or extended-learning ag programs may secure funding for hands-on, experiential learning activities for students.
CHS Foundation
Nebraska Humanities Funding via Nebraska Humanities Council
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Focused on humanities projects, Nebraska Humanities Council invites Nebraska nonprofits, schools, libraries, museums, and community groups to apply for mini grants of approximately US $1,700. Eligible projects must take place in Nebraska or directly concern the state, making after-school and out-of-school programs with strong humanities content potential candidates.
Nebraska Humanities Council
Nebraska Education Funding via Nelson Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
With a mission to back community-focused projects, the Nelson Family Foundation provides Nebraska educational and youth-serving organizations with support for K–12 and higher education, fine arts, health care, historic preservation, and community development. Nebraska after-school and out-of-school programs that enhance local educational opportunities and demonstrate clear plans and community relevance may be eligible.
The Karl H. And Wealtha H. Nelson Family Foundation
Community Programs Funding from Fremont Area Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations and public entities seeking support for civic, educational, health, recreation, social services, or arts programs can apply for competitive grants up to US $50,000. Fremont Area Community Foundation funds start-up or especially important programs in Fremont and surrounding communities, which may include after school or out-of-school educational initiatives.
Fremont Area Community Foundation (NE)
Nebraska Arts Council Support for Arts Education
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and PreK-12 schools in Nebraska can secure funding for arts education projects in schools or community-based after school settings. With a mission to strengthen arts learning, Nebraska Arts Council provides US $2,000 - US $15,000 to support standards-based arts programs, including initiatives that reach multiple schools or communities.
Nebraska Arts Council
Shooting Sports Education Funding from NRA Foundation
Applications due Oct 22, 2026
Nebraska 501(c) organizations, government entities, and state-recognized nonprofits can seek funding to support educational and public service shooting sports programs, safety training, and marksmanship research. Focused on firearms safety and shooting sports education, the NRA Foundation invites applicants whose after-school or youth programs incorporate these activities. Awards range from US $3,000 - US $5,000.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
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 after-school enrichment, basic needs, or workforce readiness programs for at-risk youth. Grants from TJX Foundation help organizations providing out-of-school educational support, safety from domestic violence, and related services for vulnerable children and families.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Nebraska Library Commission Grants for Nebraska Libraries
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Accredited public and institutional libraries in Nebraska seeking to improve programs, services, or digital access can apply for Library Improvement Grants to supplement local funding. Grants from Nebraska Library Commission help Nebraska after-school and out-of-school time programs when they are delivered through eligible libraries, supporting literacy, lifelong learning, workforce development, and digital literacy initiatives.
Nebraska Library Commission
Youth Literacy Funding from Nebraska Library Commission
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Nebraska public and institutional libraries offering youth services can seek support for projects that benefit children and teens, including after-school and out-of-school programs that promote reading, creativity, and character development. Nebraska after-school and summer educational programs may be eligible by partnering with an accredited library for collaborative planning and programming through Nebraska Library Commission’s Youth Grants for Excellence.
Nebraska Library Commission
Community Programs Funding from Fremont Area Community Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Dec 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public entities in Nebraska seeking more than US $50,000 for civic, educational, health, recreation, social services, or arts and cultural programs can apply; awards support Fremont and surrounding communities. Grants from Fremont Area Community Foundation help after-school and out-of-school educational programs secure significant seed funding for important new initiatives.
Fremont Area Community Foundation (NE)
Media Project Grants for Nonprofits from Humanities Nebraska
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and government entities running humanities-focused media or digital projects in Nebraska can apply for Humanities Nebraska’s NHC Media Grants, with awards around Approximately US $9,500. Projects must feature strong humanities content and can include film, TV, radio, websites, podcasts, or other interactive digital experiences serving Nebraskans, including after-school educational initiatives.
Nebraska Humanities Council
CHS Foundation Grants for Nebraska Ag Education
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
With a mission to advance agricultural education, the CHS Foundation provides Nebraska programs with support for cooperative education projects that teach the ag cooperative business model through instruction, professional development, and hands-on experience. After-school and youth programs reaching middle school through college-age students in Nebraska, with state or national reach in the CHS trade area, may be eligible.
CHS Foundation
Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Support for Nebraska History Programs
Applications due Mar 21, 2027
Nonprofit museums, historical societies, libraries, and community partners in Nebraska can apply for Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation’s RoamNebraska Impact Program, with awards up to US $3,000 for history education, preservation, and access projects. After-school and out-of-school programs that offer historically focused youth and family activities, field trips, or exhibits may be eligible.
Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation
Omaha Community Foundation Grants for Nebraska Education
Applications due Jul 16, 2027
Public schools and 501(c)(3) animal welfare nonprofits in the Omaha metro area can receive up to US $3,500 for history, natural science, outdoor education, or animal-focused programming. Omaha Community Foundation’s Richard A. Shaw Fund prioritizes public school programs for ages 5–18 and gives preference to equine therapy projects, supporting programmatic costs rather than general operations.
Omaha Community Foundation