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    Nebraska Humanities Council

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    About Nebraska Humanities Council

    The mission of Humanities Nebraska is to help people explore what connects us and makes us human.

    Focus Areas

    Public humanitiesCommunity programs (Chautauqua, Governor's Lecture, Speakers Bureau)Museum on Main StreetPrime Time Family Reading (literacy)Nebraska Forum on Global IssuesNational History Day (youth/history education)Nebraska State Poet / literary programsNebraska Warrior WritersGrantmaking to nonprofit organizations and government entities

    Who They Fund

    Nebraskans (statewide residents)local Nebraska communities

    About Nebraska Humanities Council

    Nebraska Humanities Council concentrates its grantmaking on public humanities work across Nebraska, with recent awards reaching universities, cultural organizations, museums, and community groups. The largest recent grant in the data is $78,975 to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents for regrants, showing that the council also uses intermediary partners to move funds into the field. Another significant example is $50,000 to Inclusive Communities, a grant labeled regrants, alongside support for statewide humanities infrastructure through $36,260 to Nebraska Foundation for the Humanities for fund rebalancing. The funding pattern points to a council that supports both direct programming and the organizations that help distribute or sustain humanities activity. Recent awards also include recurring support for institutions tied to history education and cultural interpretation, such as Nebraska Wesleyan University for History Day and Nebraska Public Media Foundation for regrants. Across the recent grants list, the council’s work centers on Nebraska organizations and government-linked entities carrying out public-facing humanities projects, education, and community programming.

    What Nebraska Humanities Council Funds

    Public humanities is the clearest throughline in the council’s recent awards. It gave $20,585 to the Willa Cather Foundation in Red Cloud for regrants and $14,716 to History Nebraska in Lincoln for regrants, both tied to statewide humanities infrastructure and interpretation. Cultural heritage and identity also appear in grants such as $21,250 to African Culture Connection in Omaha for regrants and $15,750 to Asian Community and Cultural Center in Lincoln for regrants. The council also supports local history and museum-based programming, including $14,000 to Joslyn Castle Trust in Omaha for regrants and $12,000 to Plainsman Museum in Aurora for regrants. Educational humanities show up in $35,000 to Nebraska Wesleyan University for operations and History Day.

    How Nebraska Humanities Council Gives

    Typical awards cluster in a narrow range: the p25 grant size is $8,418, the median is $10,500, and the p75 is $12,500. The recent grants list also shows a mix of larger and smaller project support, with several awards above $30,000 and many around the low five figures. Recipients recur across years and sometimes across purposes, including the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, African Culture Connection, and Asian Community and Cultural Center. The council makes grants to nonprofit organizations and government entities, and its active programs are open to unsolicited applications. It also uses matching requirements in some major grants, indicating project support with leveraged local funding.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $699K

    Total Assets

    $388K

    Total Revenue

    $2.5M

    Total Expenses

    $2.7M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $8K and $13K, with a median of $11K.

    25th Percentile

    $8K

    Median

    $11K

    75th Percentile

    $13K

    Geographic Reach

    Local5 states funded
    Funding intensity
    Low
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    Headquarters

    Leadership

    BETH WHITED

    Accepts unsolicited proposals

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    Funding Style

    public programming supportcommunity engagementcivic dialogue and conveningeducation and outreach

    Topics

    public humanitiescommunity storytelling and shared historycultural heritage and identityplace-based civic connection

    Where Nebraska Humanities Council Makes Grants

    Grant activity is highly concentrated in Nebraska: 95% of grants in the data go to recipients in the HQ state, and the top state by grant count is Nebraska. Omaha and Lincoln appear repeatedly among recipients, with additional grants reaching Red Cloud, Kearney, Grand Island, North Platte, Ashland, Gering, Aurora, and Holdrege. The country distribution is entirely domestic, with all 104 grants in the United States. The geographic pattern fits a statewide funder supporting public humanities projects in Nebraska communities rather than a national grantmaker.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska Humanities Council

    What kinds of organizations does Nebraska Humanities Council fund?

    The council makes grants to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects related to the public humanities. Recent awards include universities, museums, cultural organizations, and history-focused institutions, reflecting support for public programming, education, interpretation, and community engagement.

    What are the typical grant sizes?

    The grant-size distribution is tightly centered around five figures: p25 is $8,418, median is $10,500, and p75 is $12,500. The recent grants list also includes larger awards above $30,000, along with many grants in the low- to mid-$10,000 range.

    Does Nebraska Humanities Council accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes. The active grant programs listed for the council all indicate that they accept unsolicited applications, including Mini Grants, Humanities Nebraska Grant Program, Connections Grant Emphasis, General Grants, Program Grants, Major Grants, and Media Grants.

    What are the main focus areas in its grantmaking?

    Its grantmaking centers on public humanities, including community programming, history, literature, cultural programming, literacy and educational projects, and media-based humanities work. The program taxonomy also points to community storytelling and shared history, cultural heritage and identity, and place-based civic connection.

    How geographically focused is the funding?

    The funding is strongly Nebraska-based. The top state by grant count is Nebraska, and 95% of grants in the data go to recipients in Nebraska. All 104 grants in the recipient country distribution are in the United States.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Nebraska Humanities Council that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $0 – $2K

    Mini Grants (Humanities Nebraska)

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    Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) or other 501(c) status, or federal/state/county/local/tribal government entities including public schools and libraries; project must be humanities-centered, free or nominal fee, take place in Nebraska and/or have direct significance to Nebraska, include a humanities subject expert, and provide a 1:1 match.

    Deadline: Jan. 1, March 1, May 1, July 1, Sept. 1, and Nov. 1

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    Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $1K – $15K

    Humanities Nebraska Program Grants

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    Who can apply: Applicants must have nonprofit status according to the State of Nebraska and the IRS and provide proof of 501(c)(3) or other 501(c) status; state, county, or local government entities, including schools, are exempt. Projects must be related to the humanities. Mini grants can fund projects beginning at least one month after the deadline; major grants require at least two months for processing and approval.

    Deadline: Mini grants: Jan. 1, March 1, May 1, July 1, Sept. 1, Nov. 1. Major grants: March 1 and Aug. 1. Media/Digital projects: Jan. 15 and June 15. Educator grant deadline: March 15 (2023 example on site).

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    NEBRASKA FOUNDATION FOR THELINCOLN, NE$516,0002026HUMANITIES PROG RESR
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLNLINCOLN, NE$22,0052026HUMANITIES PROG
    AFRICAN CULTURE CONNECTIONOMAHA, NE$15,0002026HUMANITIES PROG
    NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITYLINCOLN, NE$15,0002026HUMANITIES PROG
    VISION MAKER MEDIALINCOLN, NE$13,8002026HUMANITIES PROG
    OMAHA PERFORMING ARTSOMAHA, NE$12,4002026HUMANITIES PROG
    ELKHORN VALLEY MUSEUMNORFOLK, NE$10,0002026HUMANITIES PROG
    THE DURHAM MUSEUMOMAHA, NE$10,0002026HUMANITIES PROG
    THE HOUSE OF AFROSOMAHA, NE$9,7002026HUMANITIES PROG
    NEBRASKA NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUMSEWARD, NE$8,9002026HUMANITIES PROG
    WILLA CATHER FOUNDATIONRED CLOUD, NE$8,7702026HUMANITIES PROG
    BEMIS CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTOMAHA, NE$7,6002026HUMANITIES PROG
    LINCOLN CROSSROADS MUSIC FESTIVALLINCOLN, NE$7,5002026HUMANITIES PROG
    NEBRASKA WRITERS COLLECTIVEOMAHA, NE$7,0002026HUMANITIES PROG
    TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE MIRACLES INCOMAHA, NE$6,5002026HUMANITIES PROG
    GREAT PLAINS THEATRE COMMONSOMAHA, NE$6,0002026HUMANITIES PROG
    EL MUSEO LATINOOMAHA, NE$5,9502026HUMANITIES PROG
    PERU STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPERU, NE$5,5152026HUMANITIES PROG
    SIDNEY GOLD RUSH DAYSSIDNEY, NE$5,5002026HUMANITIES PROG
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHAOMAHA, NE$5,4002026HUMANITIES PROG
    NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITYLINCOLN, NE$35,0002025OPER., HISTORY DAY
    BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKALINCOLN, NE$15,1622025OPERATIONS
    AFRICAN CULTURE CONNECTIONOMAHA, NE$15,0002025OPERATIONS
    MILWAUKEE FILM INCMILWAUKEE, WI$13,3592025OPERATIONS
    ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTERLINCOLN, NE$12,1222025OPERATIONS
    CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARYNEWTON, MA$12,0002025OPERATIONS
    THE DURHAM MUSEUMOMAHA, NE$10,5002025OPERATIONS
    NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATIONLINCOLN, NE$10,0002025OPERATIONS
    THE HOUSE OF AFROS CAPES & CURLS INCOMAHA, NE$9,5002025OPERATIONS
    GREAT PLAINS THEATRE COMMONSOMAHA, NE$8,0002025OPERATIONS
    TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE MIRACLES INCOMAHA, NE$8,0002025OPERATIONS
    WILLA CATHER FOUNDATIONRED CLOUD, NE$7,8102025OPERATIONS
    FOUNDATION FOR MONTANA HISTORYHELENA, MT$7,2002025OPERATIONS
    LINCOLN CROSSROADS MUSIC FESTIVALLINCOLN, NE$5,7502025OPERATIONS
    OMAHA PERFORMING ARTSOMAHA, NE$5,6252025OPERATIONS
    TRI-FAITH INITIATIVEOMAHA, NE$5,5002025OPERATIONS
    INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIESOMAHA, NE$50,0002024REGRANTS
    NEBRASKA FOUNDATION FOR THE HUMANITLINCOLN, NE$36,2602024FUND REBALANCING
    UNIVERSITY OF NE BOARD OF REGENTSLINCOLN, NE$31,4282024REGRANTS
    AFRICAN CULTURE CONNECTIONOMAHA, NE$15,7152024REGRANTS
    NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATIONLINCOLN, NE$15,0002024REGRANTS
    SPRING CREEK PRAIRIE AUDUBON CENTERDENTON, NE$12,7462024REGRANTS
    WILLA CATHER FOUNDATIONRED CLOUD, NE$11,9332024REGRANTS
    THE DURHAM MUSEUMOMAHA, NE$10,0002024REGRANTS
    NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITYLINCOLN, NE$10,0002024REGRANTS
    NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST DBA FLATWOMAHA, NE$10,0002024REGRANTS
    HALL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYGRAND ISLAND, NE$9,0002024REGRANTS
    MOVEMENT IN OMAHA FOR RACIAL EQUITYOMAHA, NE$9,0002024REGRANTS
    CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARYNEWTON, MA$8,7002024REGRANTS
    ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTERLINCOLN, NE$8,5582024REGRANTS

    NEBRASKA FOUNDATION FOR THE

    $516,000
    LINCOLN, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG RESR

    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN

    $22,005
    LINCOLN, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    AFRICAN CULTURE CONNECTION

    $15,000
    OMAHA, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

    $15,000
    LINCOLN, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    VISION MAKER MEDIA

    $13,800
    LINCOLN, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS

    $12,400
    OMAHA, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    ELKHORN VALLEY MUSEUM

    $10,000
    NORFOLK, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    THE DURHAM MUSEUM

    $10,000
    OMAHA, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    THE HOUSE OF AFROS

    $9,700
    OMAHA, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    NEBRASKA NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM

    $8,900
    SEWARD, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    WILLA CATHER FOUNDATION

    $8,770
    RED CLOUD, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    BEMIS CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

    $7,600
    OMAHA, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    LINCOLN CROSSROADS MUSIC FESTIVAL

    $7,500
    LINCOLN, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    NEBRASKA WRITERS COLLECTIVE

    $7,000
    OMAHA, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE MIRACLES INC

    $6,500
    OMAHA, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    GREAT PLAINS THEATRE COMMONS

    $6,000
    OMAHA, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    EL MUSEO LATINO

    $5,950
    OMAHA, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    PERU STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

    $5,515
    PERU, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    SIDNEY GOLD RUSH DAYS

    $5,500
    SIDNEY, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA

    $5,400
    OMAHA, NE2026

    HUMANITIES PROG

    NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

    $35,000
    LINCOLN, NE2025

    OPER., HISTORY DAY

    BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA

    $15,162
    LINCOLN, NE2025

    OPERATIONS

    AFRICAN CULTURE CONNECTION

    $15,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OPERATIONS

    MILWAUKEE FILM INC

    $13,359
    MILWAUKEE, WI2025

    OPERATIONS

    ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER

    $12,122
    LINCOLN, NE2025

    OPERATIONS

    CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY

    $12,000
    NEWTON, MA2025

    OPERATIONS

    THE DURHAM MUSEUM

    $10,500
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OPERATIONS

    NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION

    $10,000
    LINCOLN, NE2025

    OPERATIONS

    THE HOUSE OF AFROS CAPES & CURLS INC

    $9,500
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OPERATIONS

    GREAT PLAINS THEATRE COMMONS

    $8,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OPERATIONS

    TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE MIRACLES INC

    $8,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OPERATIONS

    WILLA CATHER FOUNDATION

    $7,810
    RED CLOUD, NE2025

    OPERATIONS

    FOUNDATION FOR MONTANA HISTORY

    $7,200
    HELENA, MT2025

    OPERATIONS

    LINCOLN CROSSROADS MUSIC FESTIVAL

    $5,750
    LINCOLN, NE2025

    OPERATIONS

    OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS

    $5,625
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OPERATIONS

    TRI-FAITH INITIATIVE

    $5,500
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OPERATIONS

    INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

    $50,000
    OMAHA, NE2024

    REGRANTS

    NEBRASKA FOUNDATION FOR THE HUMANIT

    $36,260
    LINCOLN, NE2024

    FUND REBALANCING

    UNIVERSITY OF NE BOARD OF REGENTS

    $31,428
    LINCOLN, NE2024

    REGRANTS

    AFRICAN CULTURE CONNECTION

    $15,715
    OMAHA, NE2024

    REGRANTS

    NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION

    $15,000
    LINCOLN, NE2024

    REGRANTS

    SPRING CREEK PRAIRIE AUDUBON CENTER

    $12,746
    DENTON, NE2024

    REGRANTS

    WILLA CATHER FOUNDATION

    $11,933
    RED CLOUD, NE2024

    REGRANTS

    THE DURHAM MUSEUM

    $10,000
    OMAHA, NE2024

    REGRANTS

    NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

    $10,000
    LINCOLN, NE2024

    REGRANTS

    NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST DBA FLATW

    $10,000
    OMAHA, NE2024

    REGRANTS

    HALL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

    $9,000
    GRAND ISLAND, NE2024

    REGRANTS

    MOVEMENT IN OMAHA FOR RACIAL EQUITY

    $9,000
    OMAHA, NE2024

    REGRANTS

    CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY

    $8,700
    NEWTON, MA2024

    REGRANTS

    ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER

    $8,558
    LINCOLN, NE2024

    REGRANTS