Nebraska grants for Nonprofits

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and religious institutions in Washington County for innovative projects that address community needs, with a focus on long-term benefits.

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.

This grant provides funding for projects, programs, and events that enhance the quality of life in the Grand Island area, supporting innovative ideas and emerging community needs.

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.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Cairo, NE, to address unmet charitable needs and tackle important local issues.

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.

The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation's Capacity Building Grant program is designed to bolster the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations within the Hall County area. This initiative seeks proposals during the fall each year, offering grants up to $10,000 based on recommendations by the Foundation's Distribution Committee and approval by the Board of Trustees. The program aims to fund projects that enhance organizational capabilities and effectiveness, excluding costs related to individuals, religious or political purposes, endowments, capital campaigns, annual fund drives, vehicles, furniture, ongoing operational or program delivery costs, consumable supplies, or food/beverages for meetings/events. Limited circumstances may allow for staff salaries under specific conditions. The program encourages applications for board training, critical equipment, staff training, strategic planning, technology/software upgrades, organizational mergers for sustainability, and other capacity-improving consultations Grant applications are available all year, and reviewed quarterly.

This program provides financial support to residents and community groups in Papillion, Nebraska, for projects that strengthen neighborhood connections and improve local spaces.

Nebraska Academic Research and Development Grants provide matching competitive grants for research and development activities in collaboration with a Nebraska college or university. The program focuses on commercializing new projects, improving existing products for better marketability, and enhancing processes to generate new revenue for Nebraska businesses. Phase I R&D awards are capped at $100,000, while Phase II awards are capped at $400,000. Businesses must match the grant amount with eligible funds. The project scope includes academic research and development activities conducted with a Nebraska college, university, or faculty member to develop new products and processes or modify existing ones. For more details, visit the Nebraska Department of Economic Development website.

The Sandhills Area Foundation Grants are funds available to nonprofit organizations in Cherry County, NE, that support youth programs, buy locally, avoid religious or political activities, and are willing to publicly acknowledge SAF's support, provide a final report, and participate in media coverage.

This program provides funding to community groups and individuals to improve parks, trails, and public spaces in Lincoln through volunteer-led projects.