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Find similar grantsFebruary 5, 2026 is the Letter of Inquiry deadline; formal grant proposals are invited from 12-16 selected applicants, with awards announced fall 2026.
2026 WIN Grants is sponsored by Women Investing in Nebraska (WIN). 2026 WIN Grants is a grant from Women Investing in Nebraska (WIN), a collective giving organization of women philanthropists, that funds projects addressing critical needs for Nebraskans.
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University of Nebraska programs, nonprofits eligible for 2026 WIN grants - Women Investing in Nebraska University of Nebraska programs, nonprofits eligible for 2026 WIN grants Women Investing in Nebraska (WIN) is now accepting funding ideas for its 2026 grant awards. University of Nebraska programs and Nebraska nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.
Grants are awarded based on the critical needs being addressed, the people the project serves and the impact made on Nebraskans. Grant seekers are asked to submit an online letter of inquiry by Feb. 5, 2026, at womeninvestinginnebraska.
org/grants/letter-of-inquiry/ . Based on submissions, WIN will invite 12 to 16 grant seekers to provide formal grant proposals. Grant seekers must be a part of the University of Nebraska System or a Nebraska nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity.
“WIN is proud to partner each year with organizations that are tackling important issues that matter to Nebraskans, and we’re pleased to again request ideas for funding as we enter our 15th year of philanthropic service to the state,” WIN Grants Committee Chair Halley Kruse said. The amount granted will be based on the total gifts received in 2026 from WIN members. WIN will announce its grant awards in fall 2026.
For more information, grant seekers may contact WIN at [email protected] . WIN awarded a total of $295,818 to two programs for its 2025 grants season. Grants were awarded to expand the Trauma-Capable Schools training program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and to launch the Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative’s Child Care Center Licensing Toolkit.
A total of 387 WIN members contributed personally to make the grants possible. Committee members reviewed proposals in a four-step process, culminating in a membership vote to select the two recipients. WIN’s membership is comprised of women in and outside Nebraska who, through their collective giving, address issues that matter to Nebraskans.
WIN operates in partnership with the University of Nebraska Foundation and the UNF Charitable Gift Fund to support women philanthropists. The UNF Charitable Gift Fund is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the University of Nebraska Foundation. It provides options for donors to support the University of Nebraska as well as other worthwhile charitable causes in their community or across the country.
For information on becoming a WIN member, contact WIN Director Reyna Asheim at 402-502-4720 or 800-432-3216, or visit womeninvestinginnebraska. org . Prev Previous November Newsletter
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: University of Nebraska System programs or Nebraska nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities. 100% of funding must be directed to the described project. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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2026 WIN Grants is funded by Women Investing in Nebraska (WIN). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Nebraska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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