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Nebraska Community Development Grants

Explore 97 grant opportunities

Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Custer County Foundation Grant Programs
Contact for amount
Custer County Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Custer County for projects that improve community well-being in areas such as health care, education, and youth activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Omaha Award
$75,000
Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area that provide essential services like food, shelter, and health care to vulnerable populations.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
City of Papillion’s Neighborhood Matching Grants Program
$2,500
City of Papillion
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

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

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Heartland 2050 Mini Grant
$330,000
Nebraska Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Douglas and Sarpy Counties, Nebraska, and the urbanized area of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, to support sustainable transportation planning and community development initiatives that align with the Heartland 2050 Vision.

Transportation
City or township governments
Greater Impact Grants
Contact for amount
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
Lincoln Mini-grants
Contact for amount
Lincoln Parks Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

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

Agriculture
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Custer County Foundation Grant Programs
Contact for amount
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 for projects that improve healthcare, education, arts, community services, and youth activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Midlands Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Midlands Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 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
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
African American Unity Fund
$30,000
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations and projects that benefit the African American community in Omaha and surrounding areas, focusing on areas such as arts, basic needs, community development, health, and capacity building.

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
Oregon Trail Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Oregon Trail Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations and public entities in the Nebraska Panhandle and Eastern Wyoming for community projects, scholarships, and initiatives that address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Refugee Community Grant Fund
$25,000
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports initiatives that empower and enhance the well-being of refugee communities in Omaha through programs focused on family stability, youth development, education, and cultural enrichment.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Wastewater Facility Planning Grants
$20,000
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small public wastewater treatment systems in Nebraska, helping communities with populations under 10,000 assess and improve their wastewater infrastructure to meet regulatory requirements.

Environment
City or township governments
Omaha Neighborhood Grants
$5,000
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to neighborhood associations and resident-led groups in Omaha to support community-driven projects that enhance local engagement, safety, and beautification.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Robert B. Daugherty Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Robert B. Daugherty Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Nebraska, especially in the Greater Omaha area, to support impactful community projects in areas like education, health, and development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Micro-Grant Program
$1,000
Big Grove For Good
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals and groups for small-scale projects that improve neighborhood accessibility, promote environmental stewardship, and foster community connections.

Environment
Individuals