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 of the one hundredth meridian that was destroyed by a natural or manmade disaster that occurred after January 1, 2022. The Fund permits the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to award one grant, not exceeding ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00), to a non-profit organization for the construction of the youth outdoor education camp. 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. Who is Eligible to Apply? Eligible applicants will be a non-profit organization holding a certificate of exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, intending to construct a youth outdoor education camp located at or adjacent to the cite which was previously destroyed by a natural or manmade disaster after January 1, 2022. Application Information Youth Outdoor Education Innovation Fund Application Period: Open Date - 6/10/2024 3:00 PM (CT) Close Date - 6/30/2024 5:00 PM (CT) 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 Youth Outdoor Education Innovation Fund Application Guidelines PDF March 25, 2025 Grant Management Resources This page will provide technical assistance on using AmpliFund to apply for and manage grants awarded by DED. Learn More Stay up to date on the latest news. Subscribe to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development email lists here. Subscribe Have questions? Benjamin Goins Attorney [email protected]   |  402-471-0822