ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 80/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Fremont Area Community Foundation is accepting 2026 Jim Gallant Hope Fund applications from local nonprofit organizations for grants up to $10,000. The first deadline is October 31, 2026; the official source does not publish a closing clock time or time zone.
Required next actionIdentify a qualified local nonprofit with a current direct-service project, then verify applicant eligibility, organization facts, legitimate business contact and email, Email Opt Out status, bounce history, and same-opportunity ORIGINAL outreach history before outreach.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 79/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Nebraska Arts Council
Nebraska nonprofit organizations, public agencies, governmental subdivisions, and accredited PreK-12 schools may apply for $300-$2,000 through the Nebraska Arts Council Artists in Schools/Communities floating grant to hire approved teaching artists for interactive school or community sessions. Applications are rolling and due at least six weeks before the program start date; no cash match is required.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska nonprofits, public agencies, governmental subdivisions, and accredited PreK-12 schools should select an approved Nebraska Arts Council teaching artist, plan the required sessions, and submit through the NAC online grant system at least six weeks before the program start date.
Open - applications due October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM; the issuer does not state a time zone.Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 28, 2026
Opportunity Overview The Fremont Area Community Foundation accepts competitive grant applications for projects that provide civic improvement, educational, health and recreation, social services, or arts and cultural benefits to Fremont, Nebraska and surrounding communities. Deadline October 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The controlling Foundation page does not state a time zone. Competitive grant applications are […]
Required next actionConfirm applicant and project eligibility, service area, and required supporting documents, then submit by October 1 at 5:00 PM. Requests of $50,000 or more are reviewed only in January; requests of $1,500 or less may use the Mini-Grant process.
Needs ReviewAtlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 11, 2026
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Status verification hold: Nebraska DHHS no longer displays the previously observed Year 2 RHTP 4.4a Community Health Worker Training & Support listing on its live funding pages. Do not treat the prior October 2, 2026 deadline as currently actionable unless DHHS republishes or otherwise reconfirms the opportunity.
Required next actionDo not initiate new outreach or rely on the prior October 2 deadline. Re-verify open status, exact applicant classes, funding, match, allowable-cost, subcontract/vendor, curriculum, and submission rules from a current controlling Nebraska DHHS source before any applicant action.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Chef Ann Foundation
Chef Ann Foundation's Get Schools Cooking Cohort 7 is open to eligible Nebraska public K-12 school districts through September 30, 2026. The current controlling application page does not publish an exact closing time or time zone, so Atlas is holding this opportunity in verification-pending status rather than weakening the deadline gate.
Required next actionApplications for Cohort 7 are open through September 30, 2026. The controlling official Chef Ann Foundation page does not publish an exact closing time or time zone. Nebraska school districts should apply through the official program page and submit before the posted deadline date. Atlas outreach, if pursued, must independently satisfy recipient verification, eligibility, deduplication, opt-out protection, and the 48-hour cutoff.
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 78/100
Verified October 5, 2026
Nebraska Department of Education
Nebraska school districts can use 2026-2027 Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment funds for well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and effective use of technology. Nebraska's ESSA application window is open through October 15, 2026; district allocations vary, and technology-device spending is subject to federal/NDE limits.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska LEAs should finalize the 2026-2027 ESSA application in NDE GMS by October 15, 2026 and use their current Title IV-A allocation and needs assessment.
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.
Closed - 2026 application deadline passed September 30, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified October 4, 2026
Food Bank for the Heartland
Food Bank for the Heartland is accepting 2026 Capacity Grant applications from current Network Partners through September 30, 2026. Eligible uses include equipment, facility repairs, and upgrades. The official page does not publish a per-applicant maximum, deadline time, or time zone.
Required next actionThe 2026 Capacity Grant deadline passed on September 30, 2026. Monitor the current Network Partner page for the next capacity-grant cycle and re-verify eligibility, allowable uses, application requirements, and deadline before preparing a new request.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Nebraska Arts Council
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.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified October 1, 2026
Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment
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.
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 74/100
Verified October 3, 2026
Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation
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 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.
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 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
54 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.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 73/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Nebraska Arts Council
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.
