Updated Oct 28, 2026
Grants for nonprofits in Nebraska
Every open federal, state, foundation, and corporate grant that accepts applications from 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit organizations.
- Open now
- 81
- Closing in 30 days
- 0
- Nebraska programs
- 2
- Largest award ceiling
- $90K
- Nebraska foundations
- 290
Nebraska programs
State agencies, state councils, and federal programs that specifically name Nebraska.
| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Nebraska Arts Council — Organizational GrantsStateNebraska Arts Council | Nebraska Arts Council | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Humanities Nebraska — Humanities GrantsStateHumanities Nebraska | Humanities Nebraska | Not listed |
Federal and national grants open to Nebraska nonprofits
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| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Robert W. Woodruff Foundation — GrantsFoundationRobert W. Woodruff Foundation | Robert W. Woodruff Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Robert Wood Johnson Foundation — Funding OpportunitiesFoundationRobert Wood Johnson Foundation | Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The Rockefeller Foundation — GrantsFoundationThe Rockefeller Foundation | The Rockefeller Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Simons Foundation — GrantsFoundationSimons Foundation | Simons Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Skoll Foundation — Social Entrepreneurship FundingFoundationSkoll Foundation | Skoll Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Surdna Foundation — GrantsFoundationSurdna Foundation | Surdna Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The Wallace Foundation — GrantsFoundationThe Wallace Foundation | The Wallace Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Walton Family Foundation — GrantsFoundationWalton Family Foundation | Walton Family Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Weingart Foundation — GrantsFoundationWeingart Foundation | Weingart Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | William Penn Foundation — GrantsFoundationWilliam Penn Foundation | William Penn Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | W.K. Kellogg Foundation — GrantsFoundationW.K. Kellogg Foundation | W.K. Kellogg Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation — GrantsFoundationZ. Smith Reynolds Foundation | Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP)Federal · nonprofits, colleges · forecastCenter for Medicare and Medicaid Services | Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services | Up to $90K |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | U.S. Embassy The Hague PD Annual Program StatementFederal · nonprofits · forecastU.S. Mission to the Netherlands | U.S. Mission to the Netherlands | $2,000 – $25K |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | USDA/USDOI Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP)Federal · nonprofits · forecastBureau of Land Management | Bureau of Land Management | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | Solomon Islands Threshold Program Industry DayFederal · nonprofits · forecastMillennium Challenge Corporation | Millennium Challenge Corporation | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP)Federal · nonprofits, colleges, tribes · forecastOffice of the National Coordinator | Office of the National Coordinator | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | GPD Grant ForecastFederal · nonprofits, tribes, governments · forecastHomeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program | Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | U.S. Embassy Cairo Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program StatementFederal · nonprofits · forecastU.S. Mission to Egypt | U.S. Mission to Egypt | Not listed |
Sources: Grants.gov, the California Grants Portal, and curated state, foundation and corporate programs. First-time % is the share of a federal program's recent awards that went to organizations new to it (USAspending). Always confirm details in the official announcement.
Common questions
How many grants for nonprofits are open in Nebraska right now?
As of Oct 28, 2026, we list 81 open grants for nonprofits in Nebraska. We refresh this list from Grants.gov and other sources every 10 minutes.
What does the first-time % column mean?
For federal grants we look up the program behind the announcement on USAspending and compute the share of recent awards that went to organizations that had not won under that program before. A high number means newcomers win regularly; a low number means it mostly re-funds past grantees.
What is the largest all nonprofits grant available?
The largest award ceiling among the open opportunities listed here is $90K. Most grants make several awards, so typical award sizes are usually lower. Check each listing's award range and the program page's median.
Do I need 501(c)(3) status to apply?
Most foundation grants and many federal grants require 501(c)(3) status. Some federal programs also accept nonprofits without it, or let you apply through a fiscal sponsor. Each listing shows who is eligible.
Can you help us apply?
Yes. Our grant writers can check your eligibility for free, then write and submit the application for a fixed price.
Which foundations fund nonprofits in Nebraska?
Our local-funders pages list private foundations by where their grants actually went, from IRS 990-PF filings, with whether each accepts applications. See /funders/nebraska/.
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