Nebraska Private Grants

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 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.

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.

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

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.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Custer County for projects that improve healthcare, education, arts, community services, and youth activities.

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

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.

This program provides financial assistance to low-income or young pregnant individuals in the Omaha metro area to help cover the cost of hiring a certified postpartum doula for support after childbirth.

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.

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

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.

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

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.

The First Nations’ Young Natural Resource Professionals Cohort is a 12-month enrichment opportunity designed to enhance the knowledge and networks of young natural resource professionals in the Northern Great Plains. This program directly aligns with the First Nations Development Institute's mission to support Native American communities, particularly in areas of natural resource management and tribal sovereignty. The grant, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, aims to foster professional development and community-led conservation efforts within tribal lands. The primary beneficiaries of this program are 15 early-career natural resource professionals, aged 18-30, who are tribally-affiliated and employed by tribal natural resource and/or environmental departments in Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The program's impact goals are to develop professional, leadership, and technical skills among these individuals, enabling them to effectively employ tribal and community conservation priorities. The cohort prioritizes a deeper understanding of traditional stewardship practices, specialized project management training, and the ability to communicate the importance of upholding tribal sovereignty, cultural grounding, and connection to ancestral lands in resource management. Participants will gain access to a $5,000 stipend for their hosting Tribe, travel support for professional development, a $50,000 tribal grant to lead a conservation-focused project, and a supportive network with mentorship opportunities. Expected outcomes include participants gaining a deeper understanding of traditional stewardship practices, receiving specialized training in project management, and becoming adept at communicating the importance of tribal sovereignty and cultural connection in resource management. Measurable results will be demonstrated through the completion of conservation-focused projects and the sustained professional growth of the cohort members within their tribal communities. The project period runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.

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.