Abel Foundation Grant

Abel Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Abel Foundation
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Summary

The Abel Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Nebraska, particularly in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Their funding priorities include education, human services, community enhancement, arts and culture, and environmental conservation. Eligible projects must benefit local communities, while ineligible requests include those from non-501(c)(3) organizations and individuals. The foundation emphasizes projects with direct community impact, particularly those that involve physical improvements and educational initiatives.

Overview

Our Mission Providing financial support for non-profit organizations located in communities where NEBCO and its affiliated companies have operations. Funding Priorities Education : At the Abel Foundation, we place a strong emphasis on education, from early childhood to post-secondary education. We support the improvement of teaching and learning of all types in our community. Human Services : We support human services programs in our community. Civic/Community : We provide support for projects that enhance the community as a whole. Special emphasis is placed on “bricks and mortar” project requests. Arts & Culture : We support arts and humanities programs that will enhance the community though education, performance and creativity. Environment : We support conservation efforts which preserve the natural environments required by our native species to survive.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. We fund projects in Nebraska, primarily in Lincoln and Lancaster County, as well as communities where NEBCO and its affiliated companies have operations.

Ineligibility

We do not fund non-501(c)(3) organizations; endowments; individuals; businesses; private foundations; religious issues; travel; or membership. We do not accept applications from organizations: (a) that have had requests approved or declined in the past 12 months; or (b) that are currently receiving payments for a multi-year grant.Agencies receiving United Way funding for specific programs should not apply for support  from Abel Foundation for those programs.