Open - VerifiedAtlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Verified 2026 Butler County Area Foundation Fund grant opportunity supporting community projects that enhance long-term success and quality of life in Butler County, Nebraska. Applications opened September 1 and are due October 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; the official page does not state a time zone.
Required next actionReview the official BCAFF application, confirm any entity-specific eligibility and budget requirements not stated on the public page, and submit before October 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. without assuming a time zone.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities employment subaward supporting competitive, integrated employment for people with developmental disabilities.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska local governments, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with demonstrated developmental-disability and competitive-integrated-employment expertise may prepare the required Cover Sheet, Organizational Overview, Work Plan, and Budget and submit electronically to DHHS.DDCouncil@nebraska.gov by October 26, 2026. Written questions are due September 25, 2026 and DHHS plans an addendum/amendment response by October 2, 2026, so recheck before package completion. Preserve the mandatory non-federal match requirement and do not advance any applicant submission without a verified eligible match source.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Nebraska-accredited public and private schools and nonprofit organizations serving PK-12 students may apply for Nebraska Arts Council School Bus for the Arts funding to help cover eligible field-trip costs for professional arts and cultural experiences. Awards range from $400 to $1,000 per school year based on the number of students served. Applications are rolling and must be submitted at least six weeks before the event; the program closes when funds are exhausted.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska-accredited public/private schools and nonprofit organizations serving PK-12 students should identify an eligible professional arts or cultural field trip, confirm allowable costs, and submit through the Nebraska Arts Council online grant system at least six weeks before the event.
Open - current DED Euna Grants listing shows published/open through December 9, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Issuer: Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) Opportunity: HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Current status: Open. Nebraska DED’s current public Euna Grants opportunity list identifies the 2025 HOME-ARP opportunity as published and open. Deadline: December 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM Central Standard Time, as listed by Nebraska DED’s current Euna Grants opportunity directory. The opportunity opened […]
Required next actionEligible organizations should review the live DED HOME-ARP page and Euna Grants opportunity, confirm activity-specific eligibility and remaining funding with DED, and prepare the required current forms and threshold documentation. Do not rely on superseded 2025-only threshold dates where the live portal now controls the 2026 close.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities self-advocacy subaward supporting leadership, self-advocacy skills, and influence of people with disabilities.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska local governments, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with demonstrated developmental-disability and self-advocacy expertise may prepare the required Cover Sheet, Organizational Overview, Work Plan, and Budget and submit electronically to DHHS.DDCouncil@nebraska.gov by October 26, 2026. Written questions are due September 25, 2026 and DHHS plans an addendum/amendment response by October 2, 2026, so recheck before package completion. Preserve the mandatory non-federal match requirement and do not advance any applicant submission without a verified eligible match source.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified October 1, 2026
The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) currently states that funding is available to help Nebraska schools and licensed child care facilities reduce childhood exposure to lead in drinking water. Eligible facilities: Public, private and parochial schools and licensed child care facilities with drinking-water fixtures that have already been sampled for lead. DWEE […]
Required next actionSchools and licensed child care facilities should confirm prior lead-sampling results, identify eligible fixtures with lead detection, and contact Nebraska DWEE for current remediation-grant instructions and required documentation. Facilities that have not yet sampled should request test kits from DWEE before seeking remediation funding.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 74/100
Verified October 7, 2026
Nebraska school districts and community-based organizations operating federal child nutrition programs can submit a grant inquiry to No Kid Hungry for support expanding School Breakfast Program and rural non-congregate summer meals access. Funding availability varies by state and no fixed deadline is published.
Required next actionNo Kid Hungry currently prioritizes School Breakfast Program and non-congregate summer meals work. Nebraska schools and community organizations should review the current grant inquiry information for program-specific availability.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 74/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities opportunity subaward for eligible local governments, tribes, higher education institutions, and nonprofits serving people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska local governments, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and nonprofits may prepare the required Cover Sheet, Organizational Overview, Work Plan, and Budget and submit electronically to DHHS.DDCouncil@nebraska.gov by October 26, 2026. Written questions are due September 25, 2026 and DHHS plans an addendum/amendment response by October 2, 2026, so recheck before package completion. Preserve the mandatory non-federal match requirement and do not advance any applicant submission without a verified eligible match source.
OpenAtlas Opportunity Score 74/100
58 days leftVerified October 3, 2026
UNMC Department of Internal Medicine is accepting 2027-28 Scientist Development Award applications through December 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST. Awards provide up to $100,000 for one year of mentored biomedical or clinical research development.
Required next actionEligible UNMC Internal Medicine fellows and early-career faculty should confirm appointment and mentor eligibility, prepare the current application materials, and submit by December 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST.
Open — ongoing monthly application cyclesAtlas Opportunity Score 74/100
Verified September 30, 2026
Nebraska DHHS offers ongoing monthly Child Care Start-Up and Expansion Grants of up to $5,000 for Family Child Care Homes and $10,000 for Child Care Centers to add subsidy-accessible child-care capacity through eligible equipment, minor modifications, and approved start-up costs.
Required next actionFor a Nebraska provider or eligible school, confirm the requested project adds qualifying Child Care Subsidy-accessible capacity, verify current licensing/subsidy status and facility ownership where relevant, use only current allowable costs, complete the official RFA and all required supporting forms, and mail an original plus three copies in time for the applicable monthly postmark cycle.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 74/100
Verified October 3, 2026
Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Applegate Training and Support Grants fund K-12 teacher training and classroom-support resources across 12 West Central Nebraska counties. Training grants range from $500 to $10,000 and Support grants from $500 to $5,000. The next published deadline is October 15, 2026.
Required next actionReview the current Applegate policy and portal requirements. Confirm the required teacher endorsement and authorized approval before the October 15, 2026 deadline.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 73/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Nebraska nonprofit organizations, public agencies, governmental subdivisions, and accredited PreK-12 schools may apply for Nebraska Arts Council Touring Program Sponsor Grants to help cover approved artist performance or program fees. Applications are rolling and due at least six weeks before the event. NAC funds up to 45% of the contracted artist fee, capped at $2,000 per contract/application.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska nonprofits, public agencies, governmental subdivisions, and accredited PreK-12 schools should select an eligible touring artist/program from the Nebraska Arts Council roster, complete the required contract, and submit through the NAC online grant system at least six weeks before the event.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 18, 2026
Nebraska K-6 public-school teachers can apply on a rolling basis for up to $500 to support classroom STEM supplies, equipment, books, training, and related learning resources until available funds are exhausted.
Required next actionKeep the opportunity public and monitor fund availability. Do not prioritize broad outbound outreach because of the small teacher-level award; support interested Nebraska public-school teachers or districts when they engage.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified October 4, 2026
Nebraska public libraries are eligible for ALA's A Year of STEM program. Twenty-five libraries will receive a $5,000 programming stipend, four quarterly STEM kits, a programming guide, training, and implementation support. Applications are due October 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time through ALA Apply.
Required next actionCurrent ALA guidelines list October 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM as the submission deadline and do not state a time zone. Nebraska public libraries should verify the live guidelines and required materials before the deadline.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified October 5, 2026
Nebraska DHHS administers Civil Money Penalty grants for one-time or startup projects that improve the quality of care or quality of life of residents in certified Nebraska nursing facilities. Current requests must be at least $5,000 and may not exceed $6,000 per nursing facility.
Required next actionReview the current Nebraska DHHS handbook, application form, and budget worksheet. Confirm that the proposed one-time or start-up project benefits residents of certified Nebraska nursing facilities and does not cover routine facility obligations or other prohibited costs before applying.
Active — individual-district applications open through September 30, 2026; consortium fiscal-agent window closed September 15, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 70/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Required next actionIndividual Nebraska school districts may still apply for 2026-2027 HAL Funding through September 30, 2026 in the NDE Portal. Consortium applicants are no longer in the current application window: the NDE page separately states August 1 through September 15, 2026 for consortium fiscal agents. The public page does not publish an exact closing clock time or time zone for the individual-district window. Preserve the 50% local match requirement when state matching funds are accepted.
Open — Fall 2026 classroom grant applications are due October 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM; the issuer does not publish a time zone.Atlas Opportunity Score 70/100
Verified September 29, 2026
School District 145 Foundation for Education is accepting Fall 2026 Classroom Grant applications from School District 145 teachers for unique, creative, and innovative student learning opportunities. Awards are up to $2,000 per application, and the current cycle deadline is October 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The issuer does not publish a time zone.
Required next actionEligible School District 145 teachers should complete the online application and submit the required signature page before the Fall 2026 cutoff. Verify the applicable time zone before deadline-sensitive submission.
OpenAtlas Opportunity Score 70/100
Verified 2026-09-23
Nebraska DED is accepting 2026 CDBG Tourism Development applications through June 30, 2027 at 11:59 PM CT. Eligible Nebraska non-entitlement counties and municipalities may seek $250,000-$600,000 in CDBG project costs for qualifying tourism-development projects, with a 25% local match and required CDBG national-objective compliance.
Required next actionIdentify a genuinely eligible Nebraska non-entitlement county or municipality with a qualifying tourism-development project expected to draw at least 2,500 annual visits from origins at least 100 miles away. Before any ORIGINAL outreach, verify project-specific national-objective compliance, 25% match capacity, allowable costs, required exhibits, verified business Contact/email, Email_Opt_Out, permanent-bounce status, Deal and Atlas_Email_Queue deduplication, and authoritative send history.
Open — ongoing monthly application cyclesAtlas Opportunity Score 68/100
Verified September 30, 2026
Nebraska DHHS offers ongoing monthly Child Care Emergency Grants of up to $1,000 for provisional-license programs and $2,000 for operating-license programs for items currently required by licensing, Fire Marshal, or health inspections.
Required next actionConfirm the provider has a current Child Care Subsidy agreement and qualifying inspection documentation identifying the requested item as required for licensure; verify the item is currently allowable; complete the official RFA and required forms; obtain two estimates for items over $100; and mail the original plus three copies before the first of the desired review month.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 68/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Nebraska DWEE has an open Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program focused on Nebraska K-12 public schools. The program supports energy audits, upgrades, and retrofits in public school buildings. DWEE lists $5,600,420 in Nebraska program funding and says program funds may also provide grants covering approximately 5% of project costs for energy audits and other program requirements. Public school districts may access up to $500,000 in Dollar and Energy Saving Loans through participating Nebraska lenders.
Required next actionNebraska K-12 public schools should identify eligible energy audit, building envelope, HVAC, lighting, or other energy-efficiency projects; use the current DWEE forms; obtain quotes but do not start work or contractually obligate the project before DWEE commitment; submit through a participating Nebraska lender.
