Education Equity Funding for Students from Marshfield Area Community Foundation
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Students with financial need, especially those in the foster care system, can receive scholarship support for higher education through the Kenneth and Ardyce Heiting Scholarship in Nebraska and nationwide. Marshfield Area Community Foundation provides this funding to expand educational access and equity, which may benefit youth connected to foster care group homes.
Education - Higher Education
Educational Access & Equity
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Education Access Funding from Central Kentucky Community Foundation
Central Kentucky Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Students connected to foster care or hospice services in Nebraska pursuing higher education may be eligible for the Dr. Gary King Sharp Memorial Scholarship, which requires at least a 2.5 GPA. Central Kentucky Community Foundation prioritizes first-generation college students and those with family ties to hospice or the foster care system.
Education - Higher Education
Hospice / End of Life Care
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
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Nebraska Foster Adoption Funding via HHS
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $1,500,000 - US $2,150,000
Child welfare agencies and research partners in Nebraska and other U.S. jurisdictions can seek US $1,500,000 - US $2,150,000 to develop and evaluate collaborative models that improve permanency through adoption for children with complex needs. Grants from US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families support system-level recruitment, training, and retention of specialized adoptive families and related services.
Family Services
Children With Disabilities
Child Welfare Services
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Administration for Children & Families Grants for Nebraska Foster Care Services
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $600,000
Nebraska agencies and CSBG-eligible entities working in foster care, family services, and anti-poverty efforts can seek funding to strengthen Community Services Block Grant administration and support systems for children and families. Focused on capacity-building, the Administration for Children & Families invites applicants to improve compliance, enhance program elements, and coordinate additional resources; awards up to US $600,000.
Community Services
Family Services
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
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HHS Support for Nebraska Child Welfare Programs
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families
Federal Government
United States
US $1,000,000 - US $100,000,000
Child welfare and foster care organizations in Nebraska can seek US $1,000,000 - US $50,000,000 to provide home studies and post-release services for unaccompanied children in the U.S. Grants from US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families fund safe placements, sponsor support, and community connections for these youth.
Child Welfare Services
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Immigration & Refugee Rights
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Education Grants
The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Youth who are or have been in Nevada foster care and pursuing college, trade, or vocational programs can apply for the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada’s Foster Children Education Scholarship, awarding $1,000 - $5,000. Nebraska foster care group homes may share this opportunity with eligible former residents who meet the academic, financial need, and residency criteria.
Education - Higher Education
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Scholarship Funding for Foster Youth from North Carolina Community Foundation
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
More than US $1,000
Young people exiting foster care or living in poverty in North Carolina who plan to attend accredited colleges or career schools in the U.S. can receive scholarship support through the Joyce Price Johnson’s Samaritan Fund. Administered by North Carolina Community Foundation, it awards more than US $1,000, with priority for students from Wayne County and nearby counties, which may include those placed from Nebraska group homes.
Education - Higher Education
Education - High School
Academic Scholarship Programs
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College Scholarships for Foster Youth from ISF
Investing in the Success of Foster Youth
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Orphaned or former foster care students planning full-time undergraduate study, including those from Nebraska, can receive college tuition support, mentoring, and leadership training through the ISF New Student Scholarship. Grants from Investing in the Success of Foster Youth help eligible students nationwide pursue higher education while building life skills and personal leadership capacity.
Education - Higher Education
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
The Denver Foundation Support for Foster Youth
The Denver Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Former Colorado foster youth pursuing post-secondary education can receive US $1,000 - US $10,000 scholarships to study at accredited U.S. institutions. The Denver Foundation provides this support for applicants up to age 30 who demonstrate financial need and strong academic performance, which may benefit young adults connected to foster care group homes in Nebraska planning further education.
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Nebraska Youth Services Funding via Laird Norton Family Foundation
Laird Norton Family Foundation
Corporate
United States
Unspecified amount
Nebraska organizations providing youth services or foster care–related support may be eligible for funding to advance arts in education, climate resilience, human services for vulnerable youth, or watershed stewardship. Nebraska child welfare and foster care programs can access funding via Laird Norton Family Foundation, which supports U.S.-based nonprofits working with youth and communities in priority regions.
Renewable/Sustainable Energy
Homelessness Services
Freshwater Conservation
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Foster Care and Safety Funding from When Georgia Smiled
When Georgia Smiled: The Robin McGraw Revelation and Dr. Phil Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Nebraska 501(c)(3) organizations supporting foster care, domestic violence, or sexual assault survivors can use this U.S.-wide funding for shelter, counseling, education, and related services. Grants from When Georgia Smiled help child foster care and adoption programs, especially those improving system outcomes and ensuring strong safety policies for women and children.
Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault / Abuse
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Child Welfare Funding from McGraw Foundation
McGraw Foundation
Private
United States
US $2,000 - US $10,000
Child welfare and foster care nonprofits in Nebraska seeking support for programs, operations, or occasional capital needs may be eligible for McGraw Foundation grants of US $2,000 - US $10,000. McGraw Foundation supports child welfare, foster care and adoption, family services, crisis intervention, and related human services through annual, single-year awards.
Environmental Conservation
Family Services
Hospice / End of Life Care
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Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust Support for STEM Education
Glenn W Bailey Charitable Tr
Private
United States
Up to US $25,000
Nonprofit organizations running K–5 STEM education or early learning programs in Nebraska and nationwide can apply for up to US $25,000 to expand hands-on, play-based STEM experiences and related professional development. With a mission to strengthen early STEM learning, Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust provides support that may benefit foster care group homes offering educational enrichment.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning
STEM / STEAM Education
Plasma Science Research Funding from NSF
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal Government
United States
Unspecified amount
With a mission to advance plasma science and engineering, National Science Foundation provides U.S. research institutions with support for fundamental and translational plasma studies. Universities and similar organizations, including HBCUs, MSIs, and EPSCoR institutions in Nebraska, may be eligible if projects address societal or technological needs, which could indirectly benefit youth or foster-care-related environments.
Physics
Materials Science and Engineering
Space Science
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US HUD Office Grants for Nebraska Housing
US HUD: Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $1,700,000
Public housing authorities partnering with child welfare agencies in Nebraska can use this program to fund Housing Choice Vouchers that keep families unified and support foster youth facing homelessness. US HUD Office of Public and Indian Housing offers up to US $1,700,000 for family services, youth services, and equitable, affordable housing initiatives.
Youth Services
Family Services
Equitable & Affordable Housing
Nebraska Senior Dog Programs Funding via Grey Muzzle Organization
Grey Muzzle Organization
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Animal shelters, rescue groups, sanctuaries, and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Nebraska helping senior dogs can seek funding for programs that exclusively benefit at-risk senior dogs. Focused on senior dog welfare, Grey Muzzle Organization invites applications for efforts like foster care, adoption support, medical care, hospice, and seniors-for-seniors initiatives.
Veterinary Science & Services
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets