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Grants for Nebraska nonprofits

Grants open to Nebraska nonprofits: Lincoln Community Foundation's Open Door grants, Humanities Nebraska mini grants, FCSAmerica's rural Working Here Fund, utility giving from Black Hills Energy and NorthWestern Energy, and a church outreach grant for PC(USA) congregations. Omaha Community Foundation's main 2026 cycles have closed, so they aren't listed.

Last updated October 18, 2026 · 6 open grants · listings verified Oct 18, 2026

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Humanities Nebraska Closing soon

Mini Grants (public humanities projects)

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations and government entities running public humanities projects in Nebraska (history, literature, culture and similar). The applicant must cover at least half the project cost with cash or in-kind match.

Where: Nebraska

Official source & how to apply → Verified Oct 18, 2026

DeadlineNov 1, 2026Next mini-grant deadlines Nov 1, 2026 and Jan 1, 2027 (projects start on or after Dec 1 / Feb 1)

Amount$2,000 or less (average award $1,700); 1:1 cash or in-kind match

Lincoln Community Foundation Open

Open Door Grants

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) public charities located in or serving Lincoln/Lancaster County. Operations, program or capital requests in arts & culture, community improvement, education & youth, environment & animals, and health & human services. One Open Door grant per calendar year; not for religious or political purposes. Simple application (no grant writer needed).

Where: Lincoln and Lancaster County, Nebraska

Official source & how to apply → Verified Oct 18, 2026

DeadlineNov 30, 2026Open all year, reviewed monthly; Nov 30, 2026 is the last day to apply this year

AmountUp to $20,000

Nebraska Presbyterian Foundation Opens Dec 1, 2026

PC(USA) congregation outreach grants (spring cycle LOI)

Who can apply: PC(USA) congregations and PC(USA)-related organizations in Nebraska with current tax-exempt status, for new or existing outreach and mission projects in their communities. One-year project funding; not general operating, debt, multi-year grants, events or travel.

Where: Nebraska

Official source & how to apply → Verified Oct 18, 2026

DeadlineDec 15, 2026Letters of intent accepted Dec 1–15, 2026 only; invited full applications due Jan 31, 2027; awards by May 1

AmountSee funder site

Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) Open

Working Here Fund grants

Who can apply: Projects serving rural communities in IA, NE, SD or WY in at least one focus area: agricultural education, hunger relief (e.g. food bank and pantry needs), rural disaster relief/first responders, or rural health (incl. mental health). Priority to 501(c)(3)s. One grant per 12 months, max $25,000 in five years. Not sports, school booster or religious programs.

Where: Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming (FCSAmerica service area)

Official source & how to apply → Verified Oct 18, 2026

DeadlineDec 31, 2026Current deadline Dec 31, 2026 for all three levels; recipients notified January 2027

AmountUp to $5,000 (quarterly); up to $15,000 or $25,000 (twice a year, formal plan required)

Black Hills Energy Rolling

Charitable Giving Program (South Dakota)

Who can apply: 501(c)(3)s and schools in or serving the service territory. Priorities: thriving communities (food security, housing, childcare, energy assistance, veterans and first responders), conservation, and future leaders (education, STEAM, mentoring). Register in NPOconnect first.

Where: Black Hills Energy service territories (incl. South Dakota; also AR, CO, IA, KS, NE, WY)

Official source & how to apply → Verified Oct 18, 2026

DeadlineRollingApply any time, at least 6 months before your event; decisions take up to 120 days

AmountSee funder site

NorthWestern Energy Rolling

Charitable Giving program

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) or 170(c)(2) organizations operating in the service territory. Categories: education, health and human services, civic and community (incl. youth and senior groups), culture and the arts, and resource conservation. Not national organizations (local affiliates OK), religious purposes or individuals.

Where: NorthWestern Energy service territory (Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska)

Official source & how to apply → Verified Oct 18, 2026

DeadlineRollingLocal committees review requests year-round; reply in about 12 weeks

AmountSee funder site

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Grants for Nebraska nonprofits

Open now, sorted by deadline

Mini Grants (public humanities projects)

Open Door Grants

PC(USA) congregation outreach grants (spring cycle LOI)

Working Here Fund grants

Charitable Giving Program (South Dakota)

Charitable Giving program

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