Open - VerifiedAtlas Opportunity Score 86/100
Verified September 25, 2026
Nebraska DHHS and the Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities are accepting applications for RFA 7573, a federal-funded self-advocacy subaward supporting projects that increase self-advocacy skills, leadership, and influence of individuals with developmental disabilities. Applications are due October 26, 2026.
Required next actionQualified applicants should review RFA 7573, submit written questions by September 25 if needed, monitor the October 2 DHHS response/addendum, and submit required Forms 1-4 by October 26, 2026.
Duplicate — canonical published record is Nebraska Workforce Pell Grant Program — Institutional Program Approval 2026-2027 (post 4135); do not publish this duplicateAtlas Opportunity Score 86/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Nebraska Department of Labor is accepting institutional applications for state approval of qualifying short-term Workforce Pell programs. Applications must be received at least 45 days before a quarterly Nebraska Workforce Development Board meeting; for the December 4, 2026 meeting, the next calendar cutoff is October 20, 2026.
Required next actionDo not publish or use this duplicate record for outreach, scoring, package work, or applicant routing. Use canonical published post 4135 (Nebraska Workforce Pell Grant Program — Institutional Program Approval 2026-2027), verified against current Nebraska Department of Labor Workforce Pell materials.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 86/100
Verified October 3, 2026
Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation
Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Betterment Grants support eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public government organizations or agencies across 12 West Central Nebraska counties. Projects may include equipment, technology, safety, vehicles, data systems, facilities, new services and more. The next published deadline is October 15, 2026.
Required next actionReview the current Betterment Grant policy and portal requirements, confirm applicant eligibility and project fit, and submit through the current grants portal before the October 15, 2026 deadline.
Active — Invitation BasedAtlas Opportunity Score 86/100
Verified October 4, 2026
Nebraska Community Foundation manages an invitation-based Trailblazer Community Investment Fund for qualifying early childhood centers, nonprofit or government-owned nursing homes, and food pantries in eligible Nebraska counties. Annual unrestricted awards are expected to range from $500 to $2,000 per organization, with multi-year commitments through the program's 2035 horizon.
Required next actionFor a qualifying organization in an eligible county, verify the nonprofit, church, or government status; direct-service category; location; operational history; and any program-specific requirement such as Step Up to Quality. Confirm the organization received an NCF invitation. If an apparently eligible entity did not receive or cannot find one, contact NCF through the program contact before taking further action.
Active — next deadline April 1, 2027; October 1, 2026 cycle closed.Atlas Opportunity Score 86/100
Verified October 4, 2026
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of Research and Innovation
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of Research and Innovation is accepting Biomedical Research Seed Grant proposals to support preliminary research that strengthens future NIH R21 or R01 applications. The next deadline is October 1, 2026, with awards up to $50,000.
Required next actionReview the current official UNL Biomedical Research Seed Grants page for the next published cycle, eligibility, award limits, and application requirements.
Open - VerifiedAtlas Opportunity Score 85/100
Verified September 30, 2026
Nebraska DHHS and the Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities are accepting applications for RFA 7571, an Opportunity Subaward supporting innovative projects that improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and communities. Applications are due October 26, 2026.
Required next actionQualified applicants should review RFA 7571, submit written questions by September 25 if needed, monitor the October 2 DHHS response/addendum or amendment, and submit required Forms 1-4 by October 26, 2026.
Open - VerifiedAtlas Opportunity Score 84/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kearney Area Community Foundation
Kearney Area Community Foundation’s Arthur Klinkacek Community Enrichment Fund supports larger community-preservation and enrichment projects in the greater Kearney area. A required Letter of Intent is due September 30, 2026 for the fall cycle; invited full applications are due October 15, 2026.
Required next actionEligible Buffalo County organizations should submit the required online Letter of Intent by September 30, 2026. If approved, complete the invited full online application by October 15, 2026. Do not infer an unpublished closing time or time zone, and do not plan last-day cold outreach without direct deadline clarification.
Open - applications due October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT.Atlas Opportunity Score 84/100
Verified September 28, 2026
McCook Community Foundation Fund
McCook Community Foundation Fund is accepting Community Grant applications for projects supporting education, healthy families and lifestyles, innovation and community quality of life. Applications are due October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT.
Required next actionEligible McCook and Southwest Nebraska organizations should review the official application and confirm project fit with the fund before submission.
Closed - supplemental FY2027 OVP applications closed October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT; no extensions.Atlas Opportunity Score 84/100
Verified October 4, 2026
Nebraska Crime Commission is accepting supplemental FY 2027 Office of Violence Prevention Grant applications for programs addressing street or gang violence, firearm homicide or injuries, and youth employment in high crime areas. Approximately $600,000 is available across the supplemental pool. Applications are due October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM through Euna.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska applicants should complete the Supplemental OVP Application Template and all incorporated FY 2027 OVP requirements, then submit electronically through Euna before October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT. No email or paper applications are accepted. The current Nebraska Crime Commission grant-announcements page is the controlling source for the CDT designation; the Euna portal independently confirms the portal closes at 5:00 PM on October 5, 2026.
Open - VerifiedAtlas Opportunity Score 82/100
Verified 2026-09-22
Nebraska Department of Education Rule 3 funding supports High Ability Learner services in Nebraska public school districts. The 2026-2027 individual district application window closes September 30, 2026; the separate consortium timeline on NDE's current page ended September 15, 2026.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska public school districts should review Rule 3/HAL requirements, complete the required HAL plan, confirm their district funding calculation and any local match, and submit through the new NDE Portal before September 30, 2026. Do not treat new consortium applications as open without direct NDE confirmation.
Duplicate opportunity record - canonical Atlas post 2761Atlas Opportunity Score 82/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Nebraska DED Academic R&D grants support qualifying for-profit businesses with primary operations in Nebraska conducting R&D with a Nebraska college or university. Phase I awards are capped at $100,000 and Phase II at $400,000. Applications are rolling until funds are exhausted.
Required next actionDo not publish or use this duplicate for outreach. Use canonical Atlas post 2761, Nebraska Academic Research and Development Grants, for all future publication, qualification, package, CRM, WorkDrive, and original-outreach work.
Open — ongoingAtlas Opportunity Score 82/100
Verified September 29, 2026
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Nebraska DHHS offers ongoing reimbursement funding to public health clinics for approved colposcopy clinical training and/or colposcopy equipment needed to ensure follow-up care after an abnormal Pap test. Training support is capped at $4,000 per recipient and colposcopy equipment costs are allowable up to $15,000.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska public health clinics should review the current DHHS application, select the approved ASCCP training and/or colposcopy equipment request, obtain an active vendor quote for equipment, contact the Nebraska DHHS program manager if required to determine whether the financial workbook is needed, and secure written grant approval before incurring any reimbursable expense.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 82/100
Verified September 19, 2026
Nebraska Arts Council
Nebraska nonprofit organizations, public agencies, assisted living facilities, senior centers, public libraries, housing authorities, area offices on aging, and other qualifying organizations serving adults age 55+ may apply for up to $3,000 to hire a Nebraska Arts Council teaching artist for a creative-aging residency. Applications are rolling and must be submitted at least six weeks before the event date.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska nonprofit and public organizations serving adults age 55+, including qualifying assisted living facilities and senior-service organizations, should select an eligible Creative Aging teaching artist and submit through the Nebraska Arts Council online grant system at least six weeks before the planned event date.
Open - rolling until funds are exhaustedAtlas Opportunity Score 82/100
Verified October 4, 2026
Nebraska Department of Economic Development offers rolling matching grants to eligible Nebraska for-profit businesses conducting applied research, product development, commercialization, or technology transfer with Nebraska colleges and universities. Phase I awards are up to $100,000; successful Phase I projects may pursue Phase II awards up to $400,000. Applications opened July 6, 2026 and remain open until available program funds are committed.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska businesses should confirm current funding availability with Nebraska DED, verify the formal Nebraska higher education relationship, assemble the required academic agreement and project documentation, and confirm the required cash match before applying.
Open - 2027 grant cycle applications due September 30, 2026.Atlas Opportunity Score 82/100
Verified September 28, 2026
Sandhills Area Foundation
Sandhills Area Foundation is accepting 2027 community grant applications from qualifying organizations in or serving Cherry County, Nebraska. Applications are due September 30, 2026. The Foundation prioritizes nonprofit youth programs with broad community support and supports charitable, educational, social and community-serving projects.
Required next actionReview the current Sandhills Area Foundation grant guidelines and application for the September 30, 2026 deadline.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 82/100
Verified October 4, 2026
Kearney Area Community Foundation
Kearney Area Community Foundation accepts rolling, case-by-case requests for emergency funding addressing critical housing, food, health, and transportation needs in Buffalo County. Typical grants are more than $1,000 and less than $10,000, and an approved Letter of Intent is required before a full application.
Required next actionEligible Buffalo County organizations with a qualifying emergency need should submit the online Letter of Intent. If invited to apply, use verified organizational and financial information and the foundation's required project budget form.
ClosedAtlas Opportunity Score 82/100
Verified September 16, 2026
Nebraska DED is accepting 2026 Community Development Block Grant Public Works – Facilities applications from eligible Nebraska counties and incorporated municipalities through September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time. The opportunity supports public and community facilities including health facilities, child care centers, senior centers, facilities for persons with disabilities, homeless and youth facilities, community facilities, fire and rescue facilities, accessibility improvements, and other eligible uses. CDBG project costs may range from $250,000 to $600,000.
Required next actionDeadline passed September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time. Preserve this canonical record for history and do not begin new applicant outreach or application work unless Nebraska DED formally reopens or extends the opportunity.
Open - VerifiedAtlas Opportunity Score 80/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kearney Area Community Foundation
Kearney Area Community Foundation's Ted Baldwin Donor Advised Fund supports qualifying nonprofit projects and programs in the Kearney area and surrounding communities. The 2026 application is due September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; the official materials do not state a time zone.
Required next actionEligible Kearney-area nonprofits should review the current TBDAF guidelines, assemble the required supporting documents, and submit the complete online application by September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Do not infer an unpublished time zone for last-day planning or outreach.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 80/100
Verified September 17, 2026
Nebraska Department of Education
Nebraska Department of Education's 2026-2027 Special Education Service Provider application is open through October 15, 2026. Approved providers may contract with Nebraska LEAs for IDEA-allowable IEP related services; NDE's current rate schedule includes Diagnostic Services (Physician Clinic Staffing) at $132. Dr. Miltie/N9+ fit is conditional on applicable Nebraska-licensed clinical personnel and an eligible contracted service model.
Required next actionConditional direct-vendor path. NDE currently requires an application to be in approved status before a school district can use IDEA funds to offset the related IEP service. For Service Code 1004, Diagnostic Services (Physician Clinic Staffing), the provider must supply Nebraska-licensed M.D. or D.O. personnel; NDE's FAQ also states an application cannot be submitted without certificated or licensed staff. Before Dr. Miltie/QC pursuit, verify named Nebraska-licensed physician personnel, register the correct provider entity, confirm the service model is IEP-related and contractable by an LEA, and preserve the NDE-approved $132 rate ceiling. Do not represent N9+ equipment as separately reimbursable absent written NDE/LEA confirmation. New providers may request application access after the school year has started if needed.
Open - rolling while fiscal-year tax credits remain availableAtlas Opportunity Score 80/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Nebraska Department of Economic Development accepts rolling applications from eligible Nebraska counties, cities, villages, and nonprofit Community Betterment Organizations for project certification under the Community Development Assistance Act. Certified projects can make donors eligible for a 40% Nebraska state tax credit on qualifying contributions, with up to $50,000 in tax credits authorized per project or program per fiscal year while statewide allocation remains available.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska counties, cities, villages, and nonprofit Community Betterment Organizations should confirm that the proposed project or program serves a qualifying Community Development Area, verify remaining fiscal-year tax-credit availability with DED, and submit a complete application through EUNA Grants. Do not treat CDAA as a conventional cash grant or use it for vendor outreach without an independently eligible applicant and defensible project structure.
