We believe in Nebraska
The Sherwood Foundation provides grants that help make Nebraska a more equitable place to live, work, learn, and play.
Investing in Nebraska
The Sherwood Foundation doubles down on our values of equity, social justice, and shared humanity by making grants in Nebraska to organizations with missions we love and people we trust.
what WE FUND
The Sherwood Foundation funds nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, large and small, in or serving Nebraska that have values aligned with our own. Learn more »
STATEWIDE IMPACT
Since 2006, The Sherwood Foundation has given grants totaling more than $2.1 billion to more than 50 communities across Nebraska.
Our Values
The Sherwood Foundation values equity and social justice with a generous heart for women and children. Learn more about Sherwood values and history »
Application Timeline
| GRANT CYCLE | DATES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Grants | Accepting grants from September 2 through noon CST on September 30, 2024 | This is the only opportunity to apply for an operating grant for 2025. If you have already been approved for an operating grant for 2025, you are not eligible to apply. |
| Program Grants | Accepting grants from February 1 through noon CST on February 28, 2025 | This is the only opportunity to apply for a program grant in 2025. |
| Capital Grants | Accepting grants from February 1 through noon CST on February 28, 2025 | This is the only opportunity to apply for a capital grant in 2025. |
NOTE
There will be an Apply Now button on the homepage and on the Apply page when applications are open.