Site and Building Development Fund (SBDF)

The Site and Building Development Fund (SBDF) creates favorable conditions for improving the industrial readiness of the state. It is a four-part legislative program aimed at advancing business innovation and strengthening workforce recruitment efforts in the state. Eligibility Information Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-3,114 prohibits foreign adversarial companies from receiving benefits under an incentive program of the State of Nebraska. Prior to applying, please see the Foreign Adversarial Company Memo found in the Guidance Documents section. Applicants meeting the definition of foreign adversarial company will not be approved for benefits. Eligible Applicants Projects must be taken on by a committed local development team, including a local economic development corporation. Local governments and Nebraska nonprofits are eligible. Nonprofit organizations must: Provide IRS verification of 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) status. Obtain Certificate of Good Standing with the Secretary of State at time of application. How the Program Works Initial offer. Business certification agreement process. Invitation to apply. Application process. Contract process. Drawdown award and reporting requirements. We help with business relocation and expansion efforts. Eligible Activities Land and building acquisition. Building construction or rehabilitation. Site preparation. Infrastructure development and improvements. Engineering and design costs. Technical assistance and planning. Pre-approved costs necessary for the development of industrial-ready sites and buildings. Important Deadlines Deadlines depend on funding availability. Work with DED to determine funding. Application Information Site and Building Development Fund (SBDF) - Private Sector Closure Application Open Date: 8/10/2026 8:00 AM (CDT) Close Date: 8/26/2026 11:55 PM (CDT) Apply Now Program Resources Title File Type Date Foreign Adversary Company Form May 4, 2026 MEMO 25-04: LB 644 (2025) Foreign Adversarial Company PDF October 22, 2025 SBDF Authorized Individual Form Word December 21, 2021 SBDF Qualified Action Plan 2022-2023 PDF December 21, 2021 SBDF Qualified Action Plan 2024-2025 PDF November 29, 2023 SBDF Qualified Action Plan 2026-2027 PDF January 7, 2026 Grant Management Resources This page will provide technical assistance on using AmpliFund to apply for and manage grants awarded by DED. Learn More To stay up to date on the latest news, subscribe to the Site and Building Development Fund email list here. Subscribe Questions about the SBDF application process? Benjamin Goins Attorney [email protected]   |  402-471-0822