Nebraska Grants

Last updated October 7, 2026

There are currently 27 active grants available to Nebraska applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

27 grants in Nebraska

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Tourism Development CDBG Program · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies Funding for tourist attractions expected to draw 2,500 visits annually. Supports economic development and community enhancement through tourism-related projects.	Jun 30, 2027	Varies
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Economic Development CDBG Program · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies Funding for loans to businesses or infrastructure construction projects undertaken for economic development purposes.	Jun 30, 2027	Varies
Economic Development Loans CDBG Program · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies CDBG funding for loans to businesses or infrastructure construction projects undertaken for economic development purposes. Eligible applicants must address a CDBG national objective and meet other eligibility requirements.	Jun 30, 2027	Varies
Economic Development CDBG Program · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies CDBG funding for loans to businesses or infrastructure construction projects undertaken for economic development purposes.	Jun 30, 2027	Varies
Tourism Development CDBG Program · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies CDBG funding for tourist attractions expected to draw 2,500 visits annually. Projects must align with CDBG national objectives and benefit low and moderate-income persons or address community development needs.	Jun 30, 2027	Varies
STOP Violence Against Women Act Grant Program Crime Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies Awards funds to states to create and enhance comprehensive, positive changes in the criminal justice system's response to domestic and intimate partner violence, dating violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking.	Not published	Varies
Mini-Grants DOT Highway Safety Grants · State Not published · Varies Funding assistance available to law enforcement and eligible non-profit organizations for: preliminary breath testing (PBT) units, radar units, in-car video cameras, selective overtime enforcement, car safety seats, traffic safety…	Not published	Varies
Beatrice Community Hospital Foundation Grants Beatrice Community Hospital Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Beatrice Community Hospital Foundation provides annual financial support/grants for local healthcare needs, funding not only the hospital but also other nonprofit organizations working on community-health issues.	Not published	Varies
Babcock/Buckles Advanced Nursing Scholarship Boone County Health Center Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K $2,000 advanced-nursing scholarship, annual. Status open (annual).	Not published	Up to $2K
Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Grant Crime Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies Provides funding for the creation and/or implementation of extreme risk protection order (ERPO) programs, state crisis intervention court proceedings, and related gun violence reduction programs/initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Bennington Community Foundation Community Grant Bennington Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Bennington Community Foundation makes grants to help the Bennington, NE community grow, funded by donations/gifts/fundraisers; since 2005 it has funded over $203,000 in local projects (past awards $1,000-$30,000 to youth sports, parks…	Rolling	Varies
Cairo Community Foundation Grants Cairo Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cairo Community Foundation (Cairo, NE) accepts grant applications on two cycles per year - a Winter cycle due February 1 and a Summer cycle due in August.	Not published	Varies
Crime Victim Reparations Program (CVR) Crime Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies Funded through the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), state general fund appropriations and cash funds. Provides compensation to innocent victims of a crime for certain expenses related to the criminal act.	Not published	Varies
Nebraska Victim Advocacy Program (N.V.A.P) Crime Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies Provides advocacy and direct client assistance to victims of crime regardless of location or victimization type. Serves those affected by various types of victimization.	Not published	Varies
Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) Crime Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies First federal funding stream solely dedicated to the provision of direct intervention and related assistance for victims of sexual assault. Also receives funds through the Violence Against Women's Act.	Not published	Varies
Individual Arts Fellowship Nebraska Arts Council · State Not published · Varies Merit award for individual artists for presentations, training, research, or creation of new art.	Not published	Varies
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) - Edward Byrne Memorial Crime Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies Allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system.	Not published	Varies
Nebraska Victim Advocacy Program & Direct Victim Assistance (N.V.A.P) Crime Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies Ensures victims of crime, regardless of location or victimization type, have access to advocacy and direct client assistance. Serves those affected by various types of victimization.	Not published	Varies
Micro Grants Nebraska Arts Council · State Not published · Varies Grant funding for first-time applicants and artists for community arts projects or professional development.	Not published	Varies
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) - Federal Grant Program Crime Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies Established in 1988, administers the Crime Victims Fund which supports a broad array of programs and services that focus on helping victims in the immediate aftermath of crime and continuing to support them as they rebuild their lives.	Not published	Varies
Dave Clark Memorial Scholarship Bennington Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Bennington Community Foundation gives the annual Dave Clark Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 to a graduating Bennington-area high school senior (recipients 2019-2026, one per year), presented at the Bennington Public School Foundation…	Not published	$1K
Marilyn Nissen Nursing Scholarship Boone County Health Center Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $500 Area HS-senior nursing scholarship, $250/$500, two awarded per year. Multi-town area eligibility (not single-school).	Not published	$250 – $500
Nebraska Victim Advocacy Program & Direct Victim Assistance Crime Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies Ensures victims of crime, regardless of location or victimization type, have access to advocacy and direct client assistance. Serves those affected by various types of victimization.	Not published	Varies
Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP) Grant Crime Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies Provides funding for the creation and/or implementation of extreme risk protection order (ERPO) programs, state crisis intervention court proceedings, and related gun violence reduction programs/initiatives.	Not published	Varies

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About grants in Nebraska

Nebraska supports organizations through the Nebraska Arts Council, the Nebraska Department of Education, the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The state's philanthropic sector is shaped by major Omaha- and Lincoln-based foundations with deep regional reach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What state grants are available in Nebraska?

Key Nebraska agencies include the Nebraska Arts Council for arts and culture, the Nebraska Department of Education for schools, the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) for affordable housing, and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for business and community programs.

What foundations serve Nebraska?

Nebraska's leading funders include the Peter Kiewit Foundation, the Sherwood Foundation, and the Lincoln Community Foundation, along with a range of family and community foundations supporting nonprofits statewide.

Are there grants for rural Nebraska communities?

Yes. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development administers Community Development Block Grant and rural workforce funding, and USDA Rural Development plus regional community foundations help support organizations in Nebraska's smaller communities.

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