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Small business grants in Nebraska

Nebraska has 2 small business grants taking applications as of Oct 30, 2026. The largest is Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grant, up to $150,000. The next to close is North Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grant, on Dec 3, 2026.

That is 1 city, county or statewide grant, plus 1 multi-state program that includes Nebraska. Nationwide grants are listed separately and are not counted.

Plus 15 nationwide grants open to businesses in any state, including Nebraska.

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Statewide small business grants in Nebraska

  • Statewide

    Nebraska Department of Economic Development · Nebraska (statewide)

    Nebraska-based businesses with fewer than 500 employees in non-retail primary industries, adding value to products or processes in Nebraska, developing a new product.

    NewCloses Jun 30, 2027, 11:55 p.m. CTMatch neededEffort: big jobPaid after you spendAny owner

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Multi-state programs that include Nebraska

  • Multi-state

    North Central Region SARE (University of Minnesota), USDA-funded · North Central SARE region (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI)

    Farmers and ranchers (or teams of at least two separate farm operations) in the 12 North Central states, running on-farm research or demonstration/education projects on regenerative practices.

    Closes Dec 3, 12 p.m. CTMulti-stateNo matching fundsEffort: big jobRural

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Nationwide grants you can also apply for

Open to businesses anywhere in the US, including Nebraska. See all nationwide grants.

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Nebraska small business grant questions

How many grants are listed for Nebraska?

1 city, county or statewide grant, plus 1 multi-state program that includes Nebraska. Nationwide grants are listed below and are not counted.

Do nationwide grants count on the Nebraska page?

No. A nationwide grant can still be open to a business in this state. It does not count toward the state total.

Who are the Nebraska grants for?

Mostly businesses with 1 to 10 people. Read each grant. Some are statewide.

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