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Nebraska Community Development Grants

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Community Health Improvement Grants
$150,000
CommonSpirit Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations partnering with hospitals to improve health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Artistic Innovations Grant Program
$15,000
Mid-America Arts Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to artists and nonprofit organizations in six states to create and present innovative new works that engage the public and serve underserved communities.

Arts
Individuals
2024 Fall Custer County Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Custer County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Custer County for projects that improve healthcare, education, arts, community services, and youth activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
United Way Community Grant-2027
Contact for amount
United Way of Western Nebraska
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Western Nebraska that focus on improving community health, youth opportunities, financial security, and resilience over a two-year period.

Health
Nonprofits
Civic and community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF)
$3,375,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to Nebraska municipalities and tribal governments for the planning and construction of community and recreation centers, as well as the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

Community Development
City or township governments
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - Central Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover from challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nebraska Blue Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Nebraska Blue Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Nebraska that focus on enhancing economic vitality and creating inclusive gathering spaces to improve health and well-being for residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Community Impact Grants
$1,500
Heartland United Way
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific Nebraska counties to enhance community health, youth development, financial stability, and resilience.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
CDBG Public Works - Facilities
$630,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Nebraska for public facility projects that improve community infrastructure and benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
Data Center Community Action Grants
Contact for amount
Meta
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.

Education
Independent school districts
Woods Charitable Fund Grant
$10,000
Woods Charitable Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Lincoln, Nebraska, that focus on enhancing social equity and quality of life through initiatives in arts, community development, education, and human services, with a special emphasis on supporting refugees and immigrants.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program 2026
$400,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, ranchers, and community-led groups in the Southern Great Plains to restore grassland habitats and support sustainable ranching practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grow Your Impact Grant Program
$10,000
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Hall County, Nebraska, to strengthen their capacity and effectiveness through targeted development activities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Arts Learning Projects Grants
$15,000
Nebraska Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support for educational arts programs in Nebraska, targeting nonprofit organizations, schools, and community initiatives that aim to improve learning outcomes in the arts.

Education
Nonprofits
CBDG Public Works - Infrastructure
$630,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for infrastructure projects that improve water and wastewater systems in Nebraska communities, specifically benefiting low-to-moderate income residents.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund
$750,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations in Nebraska to develop and improve affordable housing for low- to moderate-income households.

Housing
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program
$47,250,000
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, schools, and nonprofits in Nebraska for small-scale transportation projects that improve accessibility, safety, and multimodal travel options, particularly for nonmotorized transportation.

Transportation
City or township governments
OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Grants to Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program
$371,888
U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit Tribal coalitions dedicated to addressing domestic violence and sexual assault in Tribal and Native Hawaiian communities.

Women & Girl Services
Native American tribal organizations
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
Nonprofits