Best Volunteer Grants in Nebraska

The Community Possible Grant Program by U.S. Bank aims to foster economic and workforce advancement, as well as safe and affordable housing. By partnering with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, the program seeks to drive lasting change within communities through collaborative grantmaking. Priority is given to organizations that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and that address multiple pillars of work, home, and play. This initiative reflects U.S. Bank's commitment to creating a more equitable society.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental agencies, and schools in Nebraska seeking support for community services projects, programs, or events can access more than US $10,000 through discretionary grants that improve quality of life. Greater Grand Island Community Foundation supports initiatives in Hall County and surrounding areas, which may include volunteer-driven efforts and community engagement activities.

Nonprofit organizations and schools supporting financial education, children’s health, or affordable housing projects in Nebraska communities can apply for funding; awards must benefit areas within GreenState’s geographic footprint, including Omaha. With a mission to improve community quality of life, GreenState Credit Union provides support for programs that empower underserved residents and promote economic stability.

Grants from Greater Grand Island Community Foundation help Nebraska community service and volunteer-focused organizations in Cairo fund unmet charitable needs and unique program opportunities, with awards up to US $9,999. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits or governmental agencies located in Cairo, NE, pursuing projects that strengthen local communities and reach underserved residents.

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.

Friends of NRA

Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Nebraska

The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

• General shooting programs
• Competitive shooting
• Education, training and safety
• Hunting and conservation
• Community outreach
• Historical education

Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

Nebraska 501(c) organizations, government entities, and state-recognized nonprofits can seek US $3,000 - US $5,000 to support educational and public service shooting sports programs. Focused on firearms safety, marksmanship, and related research, the NRA Foundation may benefit groups that rely on volunteers to deliver community shooting and hunting safety activities.

Nonprofit organizations and local government units serving Wakefield, Nebraska can receive up to US $1,000 for community projects in areas like arts, civic improvement, education, environment, health, and human services. Siouxland Community Foundation’s Wakefield Community Foundation Grant favors volunteer-driven efforts with long-term impact, additional matching funds, and broad community benefit.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Hall County seeking capacity-building support for governance, staff training, technology, or strategic planning can apply for up to US $10,000 in Nebraska. With a mission to empower people to turn passion into purpose, Greater Grand Island Community Foundation provides funding to strengthen organizational effectiveness and long-term sustainability.

Nebraska tourism organizations and communities in Nebraska can access funding through the Nebraska Tourism Commission to market destinations, events, and attractions that draw more nonlocal visitors. Grants up to US $25,000 support directed marketing like professional photography, digital advertising, travel guide placements, social media blitzes, and other creative promotions, which may complement volunteer-driven tourism initiatives.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Lincoln, Nebraska can seek up to US $10,000 for arts, education, human services, and civic or community programs, including pilot projects and operational support. Woods Charitable Fund especially welcomes collaborative efforts, advocacy, and initiatives that build community participation and support underrepresented residents, which may include volunteer-driven activities.

Female Beatrice High School golf team members in Nebraska pursuing undergraduate education can receive up to US $500 for tuition, room and board, or books. Beatrice Educational Foundation supports higher education access, and students active in school, community, and volunteer activities may be especially competitive for this scholarship opportunity.

Nebraska community organizations running volunteer or national service programs to tackle local needs can access funding through ServeNebraska’s AmeriCorps Competitive Grant. Funding supports evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions that strengthen communities, including projects in youth services, public health, environmental stewardship, poverty alleviation, and civic engagement across the state.

Current Plattsmouth High School seniors and PHS graduates who are college sophomores through seniors in Nebraska can apply for the Neil Lancaster Scholarship to support higher education costs. Offered by Nebraska Community Foundation, this scholarship provides renewable funding beginning sophomore year of college and may benefit students engaged in community service or volunteerism.

Graduating seniors of Beatrice High School in Nebraska planning to attend any University of Nebraska campus can apply for the Deitemeyer, Harold R., Scholarship, awarding US $2,000 for higher education costs. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a strong record of school, community, and volunteer involvement.

Nebraska high school seniors seeking support for higher education and engaged in volunteerism can receive up to US $1,000 in scholarship aid. Beatrice Educational Foundation supports music-involved, civically active Beatrice High School graduates, with preference for participants in school music programs, volunteer organizations, and members of St. John Lutheran Church pursuing undergraduate studies.

Graduating seniors at Beatrice High School in Nebraska who played baseball and rank in the top 25% of their class can receive $375 toward undergraduate study. Beatrice Educational Foundation considers financial need and active school, community, and volunteer involvement, so students engaged in volunteerism and philanthropy may be especially competitive.

Nebraska nonprofits, faith-based, Tribal, and community partnerships running volunteer-driven service programs can seek AmeriCorps Formula Grant NE support for evidence-based projects addressing education, economic opportunity, environment, health, veterans, and disaster response. AmeriCorps supports volunteerism that tackles poverty, advances racial equity, and strengthens communities through national service in Nebraska.

Nonprofit and community organizations in Nebraska planning AmeriCorps service programs can seek up to US $75,000 for program design and capacity-building costs. ServeNebraska supports volunteerism and community service by funding planning grants that help develop evidence-based AmeriCorps interventions and prepare applicants for future operational AmeriCorps funding.

Nebraska students pursuing medically related majors can receive scholarship support for accredited post-secondary education, including upperclassman study. Focused on volunteerism and philanthropy, Nebraska Community Foundation invites Nebraska communities and education partners to share this opportunity with graduating seniors from Aquinas, David City, and East Butler High Schools seeking more than US $2,000 in tuition assistance.

Nebraska students pursuing agricultural or environmental studies at accredited post-secondary institutions can receive scholarship support through the Charles O. & Grace M. Stoops Scholarship. Nebraska Community Foundation, via the Butler County Area Foundation Fund, provides two annual awards for resident graduates of select Butler County high schools or Butler County residents studying elsewhere.

Nebraska students pursuing higher education can access funding through Nebraska Community Foundation’s Butler County Area Foundation Fund Scholarship. Graduating or past high school graduates who are residents of Butler County and entering their first semester at an accredited post-secondary institution may receive US $500 to support tuition or related educational costs, which can complement volunteer or community-focused activities.

Nebraska high school seniors involved in Gage County Agricultural Society volunteer or community activities can receive US $500 scholarships to attend two- or four-year colleges. Beatrice Educational Foundation awards four scholarships based on participation, academics, and community support, which may interest students engaged in volunteerism and philanthropy across Nebraska.

Nebraska high school graduates pursuing undergraduate education can receive up to US $250 for tuition, room and board, or books through this scholarship. Grants from Beatrice Educational Foundation help students connected to the Beatrice Gun Club or Beatrice Trap Team who have been active in clubs, sports, organizations, or volunteer activities and will attend a two- or four-year accredited college.

Rural Nebraska municipalities and first responder departments, including rural fire districts and similar nonprofit or government entities, can receive up to US $50,000 for safety equipment, training, and facility improvements through the Jack Lewis Safety Fund. Administered by the Walter Scott Family Foundation, this program supports small communities and volunteer-based departments committed to public safety.

Nebraska volunteers and humanities champions can be nominated for recognition that honors significant contributions to public understanding of the humanities in Nebraska. Nebraska humanities advocates, including faculty, volunteers, journalists, filmmakers, and philanthropists, can access funding through Nebraska Humanities Council’s Sower Award in the Humanities, which celebrates efforts enriching community life through history, literature, culture, and philosophy.

The Gupta Family Foundation Grant aims to empower disadvantaged individuals by providing financial support to organizations that foster self-reliance. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, the foundation offers grants ranging from $5,000 to over $250,000, prioritizing smaller organizations with a strong commitment to their missions. Eligibility typically includes US-based IRS 501(c)(3) entities, with operations extending to countries like India and Kenya. The foundation emphasizes mission alignment and effective resource allocation to ensure maximum impact.