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READ Nebraska
Home / Programs / Business Initiatives / READ Nebraska READ Nebraska The READ Nebraska program aims to improve reading ability and support age-appropriate profe...
Youth Outdoor Education Innovation Fund (YOEIF)
The Youth Outdoor Education Innovation Fund is codified in Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-1213.04 and 81‑1213.05 to renovate a youth outdoor education camp located west...
Urban Redevelopment Act
Home / Programs / Incentives / Urban Redevelopment Act Urban Redevelopment Act The Urban Redevelopment Act (URA) is Nebraska’s tax incentive program designed to...
Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act
The Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act is not approving applications submitted in calendar years 2026-2029, as of May 6, 2025 due to the passage of LB...
Panhandle Improvement Project Cash Fund
The Panhandle Improvement Project Cash Fund was created under LB 818 Section 41, to promote community development in Nebraska's panhandle region. The Department...
Nebraska Rural Projects Act
The Nebraska Rural Projects Act will provide matching funds to Nebraska nonprofit economic development organizations with projects to build new rail access busi...
Nebraska Film Office Grant
Home / Programs / Incentives / Nebraska Film Office Grant Nebraska Film Office Grant The Nebraska Film Office Grant is funded through the Nebraska Film Office F...
Creating High Impact Economic Futures Act (CHIEF)
An eligible Community Betterment Organization may apply through the Department of Economic Development’s Grant Management System for approval of a project or pr...
Cast and Crew Nebraska Act (CCNA)
The Cast and Crew Nebraska Act (CCNA) is a competitive incentive to: Increase film and television production in the State of Nebraska. Retain film studies and c...
Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF)
The funds are invested in eligible projects to increase the supply and reduce the costs of workforce housing in Nebraska’s rural communities. Workforce housing...
Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF)
The Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) was established by the Nebraska Affordable Housing Act in 1996. These funds are distributed to eligible appli...
Shovel-Ready Capital Recovery & Investment Act
The purpose of the Shovel-Ready Capital Recovery and Investment Act is to partner with the private sector by providing grants to qualified nonprofit organizatio...
Regional Development Initiative Program (RDI)
The funding for this program is from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Assistance listing 21.027. This program is designed to provide resources to...
Qualified Census Tract Affordable Housing Program - Metropolitan & Primary
A QCT is a qualified census tract as defined in 26 42(d)(5)(B)(ii)(I), as such section existed on January 1, 2022. A map of QCTs can be found below. The Departm...
North & South Omaha Recovery Grant Program (NSORG)
Home / Programs / Economic Recovery / North & South Omaha Recovery Grant Program North & South Omaha Recovery Grant Program (NSORG) The North & South Omaha Reco...
Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control Program
The Nebraska Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control Program will provide awards to a Nebraska municipality or intermunicipal agency that has...
Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program
The Multi - P urpose Community Facilities Prog ram (MPCF) shall award no more than thirty-five million dollars in grant s to eligible projects that are located...
Internships and Crime Prevention
The Internships and Crime Prevention Program will award grants for the purpose of creating a program that will be administered by a nonprofit organization partn...
International Competition Sponsorship Program
The purpose of the grant is to sponsor international competitions, that are recognized by an international governing body, to be hosted in Nebraska. This respon...
The Nebraska Innovation Hub Act
Home / Programs / Economic Recovery / The Nebraska Innovation Hub Act The Nebraska Innovation Hub Act The Nebraska Legislature passed, and the Governor signed,...
HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)
The State of Nebraska was allocated $14 million for the Balance of State. The HOME-American Rescue Plan or “HOME-ARP” was created to perform four activities tha...
Hall of Fame Museum Grant Program
Home / Programs / Economic Recovery / Hall of Fame Museum Grant Program Hall of Fame Museum Grant Program The Hall of Fame Museum Grant Program is authorized an...
Good Life Transformational Projects Act
The purpose of the Act is to promote and develop the general and economic welfare of this state and its communities by providing support for unique Nebraska pro...
Financial Literacy Grant Program
Home / Programs / Economic Recovery / Financial Literacy Grant Program Financial Literacy Grant Program The Financial Literacy Grant Program is an authorized us...
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) Grant Program
Home / Programs / Economic Recovery / Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program (FQHC) Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) Grant Program The FQHC G...