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Nebraska Community Development Grants

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The Farmer Rancher Grant Program
$30,000
Minnesota University of Minnesota (NCR-SARE)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2025

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding for farmers and ranchers in the North Central region to develop and share sustainable agricultural practices through research and educational projects.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
Roy W. And Mary L. Pearson Charitable Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Phelps County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Holdrege, Nebraska, for community projects in areas such as education, health, and cultural activities, with a focus on initiatives that promote ethical and moral standards.

Community Development
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
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
Community Impact Grant Program
$250,000
Nebraska Tourism Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2025

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and community organizations in Nebraska to promote national or international events, attracting out-of-state visitors and enhancing the state's tourism profile.

Community Development
County governments
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
Data Center Community Action Grants
Contact for amount
Meta
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

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
Visit Nebraska Marketing Grant Program
$25,000
Nebraska Tourism Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2025

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Nebraska for innovative tourism marketing projects that attract visitors and promote the state's attractions and events.

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

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

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
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
Apply for 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