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Capital Improvement Grant
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Cass County Tourism
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cass County, Nebraska, for projects that improve local attractions and promote tourism through physical enhancements or marketing initiatives.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Driving Brighter Futures Grant
$45,000
Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This grant provides financial support to public K-12 schools in the contiguous United States to enhance existing Automotive and Engineering Career and Technical Education programs, improving hands-on learning and workforce readiness for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Greater Impact Grants
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Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations in Hall County to address various community needs, including arts, health, education, and support for vulnerable populations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Custer County Foundation Grant Programs
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Custer County Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Custer County, Nebraska, for community-focused projects in areas such as healthcare, education, culture, and youth engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Midlands Community Foundation Grant
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Midlands Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services and programs benefiting residents of Sarpy and Cass counties in Nebraska.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Stop Trafficking on the Plains
$5,000
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the Greater Grand Island area to develop programs that prevent trafficking, enhance justice measures, and offer support for victims.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust Grant
$5,000
Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that benefit residents in the Grand Island, Nebraska area, with a focus on local projects and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts Learning Projects Grants
$15,000
Nebraska Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support for arts education projects that benefit PreK-12 students and community members in Nebraska, emphasizing collaboration with qualified teaching artists and alignment with educational standards.

Education
Nonprofits
Nebraska Workforce Pell Grant Program
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Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This program provides federal Pell Grant funding to eligible students for short-term workforce training programs that prepare them for high-demand jobs in Nebraska.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Building Healthy Futures Grant Program
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Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that improve healthcare access and mental health services for school-age youth and their families in Omaha.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cooper Foundation Grants
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Cooper Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and governmental units in Nebraska that aim to improve community life through projects in arts, education, human services, and more, with a focus on measurable impact and sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sumners Foundation Grant Program
$1,865,300
The Sumners Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on promoting civic engagement and democratic education in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Education
Nonprofits
Vern A. and Esther M. Taylor Charitable Trust Grant
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Vern A. and Esther M. Taylor Charitable TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individuals in Grand Island, Nebraska, focusing on community betterment through initiatives in education, health, arts, and public welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SNAP Next Step Employment and Training Program
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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer job training and educational services to low-income adults in Nebraska, particularly those receiving or eligible for SNAP benefits, to help them secure stable employment and achieve self-sufficiency.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
READ Nebraska Grant Program
$2,880,762
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 2, 2026

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Nebraska that deliver structured mentorship initiatives aimed at improving reading skills and academic success for elementary students.

Education
Nonprofits
FY24 Nebraska Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Initiative
$100,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

The Nebraska SBIR/STTR Initiative provides financial assistance to small businesses in Nebraska participating in the federal SBIR/STTR programs. This state initiative offers Phase 0 assistance to help businesses apply for federal Phase 1 funding and matching funds for successful Phase 1 and Phase 2 federal awards. The initiative aims to promote innovation and technology transfer among small businesses in Nebraska, with a total fund availability of up to $6 million per year. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadline: July 1st to June 30th

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Business Builder Subaward Grant Program
$50,000
Heartland Regional Food Business Center
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The Heartland Regional Food Business Center is offering Business Builder Subawards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to support small food and farm businesses in selected states and counties, aiming to expand local and regional food markets, increase business acumen, and strengthen food systems in response to COVID-19, with projects to be completed within a year.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grant
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POET
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This funding program provides financial support for community-driven projects that promote innovation, sustainability, and development in areas near POET facilities across the United States.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Regional Touring Program Grants
$5,000
Mid-America Arts Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

Grant Name: Regional Touring Program Grants Donor: Mid-America Arts Alliance Location: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas Grant Type: Grant Deadline: Ongoing Grant Size: Up to $5,000 Details: The Regional Touring Program grants by Mid-America Arts Alliance support presenting organizations in showcasing the work of artists from within the M-AAA region. Presenters can receive up to 50% of the artist's fee for booking an artist listed on a state touring roster and up to 25% for booking an artist from the region not listed on a touring roster. Rural presenters may receive an additional 10% of the artist's fee. Projects must engage regional audiences through exposure, interaction, and outreach engagement. Eligible projects must feature in-region artists from outside the presenter's home state and include public-facing events between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. The grant does not cover indirect project costs or expenses associated with benefits or fundraiser events. Eligibility Criteria: Applicant organizations must be tax-exempt non-profit organizations or federally recognized tribal communities incorporated in one or more states in the M-AAA region. They must have a valid EIN and UEI ID and commit to M-AAA's Grantee Assurance of Compliance and Federal Suspension and Disbarment Policy. Organizations may submit a maximum of three applications per fiscal year. For more information, visit M-AAA's website.

Arts
Nonprofits