Economic Development Grant Funders in Nebraska
17 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Nebraska nonprofits in recent years, together directing $13.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 17 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active economic development funders in Nebraska
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Nebraska giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska Community Foundation | Nebraska | $8.3M | 23 | 2025 |
| 2 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Missouri | $1.2M | 13 | 2024 |
| 3 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $900K | 2 | 2020 |
| 4 | Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund | Delaware | $777K | 2 | 2024 |
| 5 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | Nebraska | $720K | 7 | 2025 |
| 6 | Kitty M Perkins Foundation | Nebraska | $482K | 5 | 2023 |
| 7 | The Sherwood Foundation | Nebraska | $350K | 4 | 2024 |
| 8 | Iowa West Foundation | Iowa | $259K | 3 | 2023 |
| 9 | First Nations Development Institute | Colorado | $190K | 8 | 2025 |
| 10 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $159K | 6 | 2018 |
| 11 | Nebraska Methodist Health System Inc | Nebraska | $159K | 7 | 2023 |
| 12 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | New York | $150K | 2 | 2024 |
| 13 | Omaha Development Foundation | Nebraska | $89K | 4 | 2022 |
| 14 | National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders | Texas | $46K | 2 | 2020 |
| 15 | Assurity Life Foundation | Nebraska | $30K | 2 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Nebraska — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 17 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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