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Nebraska Community Development Grants

Explore 103 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
NCR-SARE Graduate Student Grant Program
$20,000
North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 16, 2026

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This program provides funding for graduate students in the North Central Region to conduct research that promotes sustainable agriculture practices.

Community Development
Individuals
Sustainable Landscapes Cost Share Program
$2,000
City of Lincoln
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Lincoln property owners for implementing sustainable landscaping projects that reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality.

Environment
Individuals
Hamilton Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Hamilton County, Nebraska, to address unmet charitable needs and enhance community services.

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

Jul 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
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

Aug 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
Downtown Rehabilitation Grant
$20,000
City of Kearney (Nebraska)
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to property owners and business tenants in Downtown Kearney, Nebraska, for upgrading and restoring commercial buildings to eliminate blight and enhance the area's economic and visual appeal.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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

Application Deadline

Jun 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
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
Arts Learning Projects Grants
$15,000
Nebraska Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support for arts education projects that benefit PreK-12 students and community members in Nebraska, emphasizing collaboration with qualified teaching artists and alignment with educational standards.

Education
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