Open Door Grants
Open Door Grants from Lincoln Community Foundation fund data-driven nonprofit projects addressing diverse community needs in Lincoln and Lancaster County.
Funder: Lincoln Community Foundation
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (final annual submission deadline; applications accepted year-round, reviewed monthly)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award; one grant per organization per calendar year; grants may support operations, programs, or capital projects.
Summary: Flexible support for Lancaster County nonprofits addressing community needs in diverse sectors including arts, education, health, environment, and more.
Key Information: Applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed monthly; simple application process.
Description
The Open Door Grants program, administered by the Lincoln Community Foundation, provides flexible funding to nonprofit organizations serving Lincoln and Lancaster County, Nebraska. These grants are designed to help nonprofits address pressing community needs, respond to new opportunities, and strengthen their organizational capacity. Funding may be used for operating expenses, specific programs, or capital projects, with a broad focus that includes (but is not limited to) arts and culture, community improvement, education and youth, environment and animals, and health and human services.
