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Grants for Nebraska Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 1,454 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Nebraska. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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1,454 grants found

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life in local communities. Applicants must include an endorsement letter with their application. Funding is intended for new projects and programs that will imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 231729

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, For-Profits, and IHEs to Develop Resources that Advance Bi...

Deadline: 06/14/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profits, and institutions of higher education to develop resources that advance biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222170

Award to a USA or Canada Residency Program in Recognition of Innovative Education in Psychiatry

Deadline: 06/30/27

Award to a USA or Canada psychiatric education program in recognition of innovative methods to train medical students, residents, mental health professionals, physicians, and community members. Recipients will receive a certificate and a grant. A representative fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 153304

Grants to USA Community Colleges, Trade Schools, and IHEs to Provide Scholarships for Manufact...

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to USA community colleges, trade schools, and IHEs to provide scholarships for manufacturing training programs. The purpose of the program is to enhance interest in manufacturing-based careers and increase the availability of skilled workers in the manufact...

GrantWatch ID#: 199369

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Israeli Citizens and Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Educ...

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote the welfare of Israeli citizens and grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for educational programming in eligible locations. Grants for Israel are primarily focused on caring for the sick or agi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220227

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Service Programs

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community service programs related to animals, education, religious, literary, and scientific purposes. The funding source is particularly interested in projects that prevent animal cruelty and programs to assist veterans ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213436

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives to directly benefit children and youth. Funding is intended for activities, programs, and research that help ensure the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional welfare of young people. Grants...

GrantWatch ID#: 172880

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa Nonprofits to Support Educational Services for Disadvantaged Child...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa nonprofit organizations for educational programs for children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support services, projects, and programming that benefit disadvantaged children age 12 years and under. Previous grant recipient...

GrantWatch ID#: 173172

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa Nonprofits and Schools for Activities that Benefit Animals and Edu...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that focus on and benefit animals, and to public schools for educational and outdoor programs. Qualified nonprofits may apply for animal related projects, with priority given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173173

Award to a USA or International Individual or Organization for Contributions in Education

Deadline: 07/15/27

Award of $100 to a USA, Canada, or international organization or individual for outstanding contributions in traditional cultural education. This award is intended to recognize a developed work that effectively inspires K–12 educators or students to engage with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222513

Grants and Awards to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for the Advancement of Exemplary Academics in Sci...

Deadline: 07/28/27

Grants and awards to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that further the professional advancement of researchers and educators in scientific fields. First-time applicants are advised that required registrations can take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162930

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Research Projects and Educational Prog...

Deadline: 07/31/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support research and education related to cancer. Funding is intended for research projects focusing on cancer causes, care, and treatment, as well as for educational programs on cancer prevention...

GrantWatch ID#: 219854

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Human Services and Medical Research and Grants to California Nonp...

Deadline: 07/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in human services and medical research and grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs in animal welfare and education in eligible regions. There are no geographic limitations for medical research an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220229

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Support Civic Education Initiatives

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to support civic education initiatives. Funding is intended to support teacher training as well as activities that educate and engage the public in the political process and government. Foundation grants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 171826

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa Nonprofits to Address the Basic Needs of Vulnerable Residents

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants of up to $75,000 to Nebraska and Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the basic needs of vulnerable residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include health, shelter, food, clothing, and personal care items. Grant applications ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196151

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs for Research that will Commercially Benefit the Floral Indus...

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to USA researchers at IHEs for research that will commercially benefit the floral industry. Funding is intended for projects that will identify challenges within the industry and work to solve them. Funded researchers will be expected to disseminate their f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209139

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Hunter Associations for Initiatives Related to H...

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220212

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations to Advance Immigrant Welfare

Deadline: 04/26/28

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that assist immigrants and specifically address immigrant related issues. Priority is given to organizations that create innovative solutions for victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and unaccompan...

GrantWatch ID#: 157409

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Reduce Social Inequality and Promote Environmental Solutions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to reduce social inequality and promote environmental solutions. Eligible programs will address the areas of racial, economic, and environmental justice, including addressing wealth gaps, access to capital, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 123756

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit Charitable Organizations to Impact Public Policy on a Varie...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit charitable organizations to impact public policy on a variety of national and international issues. In previous years, grants have been awarded for general operations and project support to think tanks, national councils, judicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 125864

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Medical Procedures to Benefit Rescue Animals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies for medical procedures to benefit rescue animals and place them for adoption. Funding is intended for procedures that will benefit animals who have suffered abuse or neglect. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132697

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and agencies for initiatives to benefit families, children, and communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include early care ...

GrantWatch ID#: 133552

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities Around the World

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that positively impact people around the world and their communities. Support is primarily given to programs in the areas of architecture and the arts, education, empowering underserved communities, worker's rig...

GrantWatch ID#: 138286

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit for Outstanding Contributions to Humanitari...

Deadline: Ongoing

Award to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization to recognize outstanding efforts toward alleviating human suffering. The purpose of this award is to honor and advance the recipient organization’s efforts and call attention to the global need for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146363

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Clubs for Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and clubs to offset costs associated with the rescue of pets. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, supplies, spaying and neutering, and veterinary care. The rescue grant program provides financial assistance to n...

GrantWatch ID#: 147494

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribal Entities in Multiple States to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government and tribal entities in multiple states to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the areas of education and safety. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 149338

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support impactful programs in a broad range of focus areas such as human services, the arts, education, the disadvantaged, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150016

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address Community Social Issues

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address social issues in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Key focus areas include STEM education and road safety. Priorit...

GrantWatch ID#: 151351

Grants to Nebraska Organizations and Agencies for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska organizations and government entities for projects and services to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that support community development, address emerging needs, and impact significant numbers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152456

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Healthcare Providers to Advance Hea...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities, healthcare providers, IHEs, medical associations, and community groups for innovative activities related to rare diseases. Funding is intended to support projects and events that further healthcare, ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 153338

Grants to USA Organizations to Provide Free Financial Planning Services to Underserved Populat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA financial planning organizations to offer events that allow underserved attendees to have free, confidential sessions with professionals. Examples of possible programs include financial educational clinics that offer one-on-one sessions, or financial...

GrantWatch ID#: 154376

Grants to USA Tribes, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Strengthen Native Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA tribes, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations including schools and IHEs for projects that benefit Native nations and people. Grant funds are intended to support land-related projects. Eligible proposals support the recovery and retention ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154595

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Support Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to fund disaster relief efforts to benefit animals. Funding is intended to support organizations offering financial or physical assistance in local recovery efforts for either natural or man-made disasters. Ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 156604

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit and Environmental Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs to benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Focus areas include the environment, environmental education, workforce, skills development, and causes important to the local commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 156969

Grants to USA State Dental Associations to Provide Essential Financial Relief to Dentists Impa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and territories state dental associations and affiliates to provide essential financial relief to dentists impacted by natural disasters. Funding is intended for dentists for short-term personal essential needs such as clothing, medi...

GrantWatch ID#: 157479

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Prepare Health Professionals to Meet Contemporary Nee...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, institutions, and agencies for programs to ensure healthcare professionals are well-educated and prepared to meet contemporary health needs. Funding is intended for projects addressing medical...

GrantWatch ID#: 157997

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and IHEs for Ocean Conservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects related to ocean conservation. Funding is specifically intended for projects related to supporting sustainable fishing and marine protected areas surrounding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 159199

Grants to USA Individuals and Organizations in Multiple States for Health Information Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,000 to Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas individuals and funding source member organizations for professional training opportunities related to health information. Funding is intended to support attendance at confere...

GrantWatch ID#: 159835

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Culture, Arts, Environment, and Technology

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives in the areas of culture, arts, environment, and technology. Within each of these areas, the Foundation places a special emphasis on education. While consideration may be given to proposals in other areas, the F...

GrantWatch ID#: 160389

In-Kind Grants of Equipment and Software to USA Educational Institutions to Update Classroom T...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of equipment and software to USA educational institutions to update classroom technology. Funding is intended to increase visibility and expand access to AV systems. Grant types include, but are not limited to, distance learning solutions, Classr...

GrantWatch ID#: 160902

Grants to Nebraska Emergency Medical Service Providers, Hospitals, and Training Agencies for S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska emergency medical service providers, hospitals, and training agencies to support the continuing education of their staff. Funding is intended to support skills-focused classes, specialty classes, emergency vehicle operations, and professional co...

GrantWatch ID#: 161047

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit and For-Profit Entrepreneurial Enterprises ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit entrepreneurial enterprises for initiatives that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding is intended to support efforts that aim to improve the lives of individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161348

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Organizations, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Innovat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, research organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for innovative agricultural research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Proposals are invited for high-p...

GrantWatch ID#: 161422

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs and Research Centers for Science and Mathematics...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and research centers for projects in the fields of physical sciences, computer science, and mathematics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent in advance of a full proposal. This program will su...

GrantWatch ID#: 161529

Grants to USA, India, and South Africa Nonprofit and For-Profit Social Enterprises to Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, India, and South Africa nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises for initiatives to benefit children and families living in urban poverty. Areas of focus include education, health, and family economic stability. Funding is intended for proposals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162173

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Research Addressing Equit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research programs that address equitable healthcare policies and practices. A letter of inquiry is required before being invited to submit a full grant proposal. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 162242

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Arts, Education, Health, and Children's Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible regions. Focus areas include education, the arts, children, and healthcare. The Foundation continues to refine its priorities as opportunities and conditions change. Consideration wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 162295

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of health, education, arts and culture, recreation, human services, community and civic programs, and rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 162304

Grants to USA Public Schools to Rebuild Library Collections in the Wake of Natural Disasters, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA public K-12 schools in multiple states to rebuild school libraries in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to help school libraries that incurred damage due to natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or fire. Funding is intended for the replacem...

GrantWatch ID#: 162395

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Economic, Environmental, and Social Justice Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs and initiatives that promote environmental, economic, and social justice. Grants may be used for projects, general support, and collaborative efforts, as well as to build capacity for organizations worki...

GrantWatch ID#: 162470
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Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

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