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| Oct 28, 2026 | City of Gering’s Growth Supported by Strengthened Business Relationships, Advanced Workforce and Housing Initiatives | Gering leaders recognized for success in the Economic Development Certified Community program
(left to right) Brad Wiese; Hever Barraza; Anthony Gurrola, Interim Executive Director for Trusted Community Development; Mayor Kent Ewing, City o... |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Capital Commitments to Childcare and Housing Create Opportunities for Growth in Deshler | City of Deshler earns recertification in State of Nebraska’s Leadership Certified Community program.
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development announced recertification for the City of Deshler (pop. 747) in the Leadership Certified Co... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Village of Utica Celebrates a Decade of Development as a Nebraska Leadership Certified Community | “Strong local partnerships have opened the door for development that will impact generations of Utica residents, keeping our community competitive for growth.” – Sharon Powell, Village of Utica Board President
The Nebraska Department of Eco... |
| Aug 24, 2026 | DED Invites Applications from Nonprofits for Food Distribution Facility Funding through the Site and Building Development Fund (SBDF) Program | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) invites eligible nonprofits to apply for a specific funding opportunity through the Site and Building Development Fund (SBDF) Program. The opportunity provides grant funding to rehabilit... |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Gov. Pillen Nominates 28 Tracts for Designation as Federal Opportunity Zones | NEBRASKA, July 23 - CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
Justin Pinkerman, DED, [email protected]
Gov. Pillen Nominates 28 Tracts for Designation as Federal Opportunity Zones
View a map of the nominated tracts.
LINCOLN, NE — ... |
| Jul 21, 2026 | State of Nebraska Recognizes City of Minden’s Business and Workforce Growth | City leaders honored for continued success in the Leadership Certified Community program
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized the City of Minden (pop. 3,132) for more than a decade of leadership in a statewid... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | DED Invites Applications through the Community Development Assistance Act | The community of Red Cloud made use of the Community Development Assistance Act opportunity to transform a once-dilapidated downtown building into a boutique hotel (Hotel Garber).
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Investments in Business Park, Housing, and Recreation Spur Growth in McCook | City leaders celebrate ongoing success in the State of Nebraska’s Economic Development Certified Community program.
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized the City of McCook (pop. 7,300) for its leadership in a... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Nebraska Ed-Tech Startup Helps Students Improve as Writers, Avoid Overreliance on AI | Adam (left) and Alexa Sparks (middle) attended the 2025 International Society for Technology in Education conference in San Antonio, Texas. Short Answer is a 2022 recipient of a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant and a 2025 recipien... |
| May 15, 2026 | Department of Economic Development to Host Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Webinar for 2026-2027 Program Year | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will host a webinar on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. CT to review application guidelines for the upcoming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program year. DED will distribu... |
| May 13, 2026 | Public-Private Partnerships Drive Housing Development, Downtown Improvements, and Tourism in City of Neligh | Pictured from left to right: Ted Hughes, Neligh City Council; Joe Hartz, Neligh Mayor; Lauren Sheridan, Director of Neligh Economic Development Office; Tyler Pedersen, Neligh City Council; Leonard Miller, Neligh City Council; Kelly Gewecke,... |
| May 6, 2026 | “We’ve Had the Best Time Living Here”: Rural Veterinarians and TV Stars Grateful for Having Chosen the Good Life in Nebraska | Erin (right) works on pulling a dog’s infected tooth.
Working in a rural vet clinic is its own animal!” Ben Schroeder exclaimed, taking a short break between helping a horse named Ginger and caring for an injured calf.
As he spoke, a multi-... |
| May 1, 2026 | DED and DHHS Announce Public Comment Period, Public Hearing on State’s Proposed Use of Federal Housing and Community Development Funds | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are soliciting public comments on the Proposed 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP). Public comments will be accepted from May 15... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Plattsmouth Poised for Growth after Key Infrastructure Upgrades, Successes in Housing Development | From left to right: DED’s Dave Honz, Josh Charvat of Cass County Economic Development Council, Mayor Paul Lambert, City Council President Morgan Muller, and City Administrator Emily Bausch.
Investments in a new municipal water source, an ex... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | DED Director Larsen Highlights State’s Economic Development Achievements during News Conference with Gov. Pillen, Fellow Agency Leaders | On Monday morning, Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) Director Maureen Larsen joined Governor Jim Pillen and fellow members of the Governor’s Cabinet to spotlight successes in state government. Reviewing the administration’s ... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Grand Island Leaders Tap Local, State Programs to Develop More Than 1,200 Housing Units in Five Years | from left to right: DED’s Kelly Gewecke, Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele, GIAEDC President Mary Berlie, and GIAEDC Executive Board Chairman Jack Henry
For the past 15 years, leaders in the City of Grand Island (pop. 53,361) have created str... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | DED Awards Additional $1.5 Million of Community Development Block Grant Funds | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded an additional $1,511,530 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support projects in three communities through the 2025 Public Works opportunities.
Funding for t... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | DED Announces 2026 Civic and Community Center Financing Fund Recipients | Generations Park in Blair - Supported with a CCCFF Construction Grant
Today, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced $1 million of awards to 15 grant recipients under the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CC... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Gov. Pillen Recognizes Clearwater as Nebraska’s 2026 “Showcase Community” | This morning, Governor Jim Pillen visited Clearwater to present local leaders with the Governor’s 2026 Showcase Community Award. Each year, one Nebraska community receives the honor for having distinguished itself through projects to enhanc... |
| Mar 26, 2026 | DED Announces Sponsorship Opportunities through “The Good Life Is Calling” Campaign | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is offering sponsorship opportunities to collaborate on The Good Life Is Calling campaign to attract talent to Nebraska.
Through partnership with DED, sponsors can raise their profile wi... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | DED to Hold Webinar on the Federal Opportunity Zones Program | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will host a webinar on Wednesday, April 1st from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm CT to overview the Federal Opportunity Zones Program. The webinar will include (1) a summary of the program and its ... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Childcare Champions Help New Mom Start and Grow a Licensed Childcare Business in Central Nebraska | Jocelyn Grube became a first-time mom while teaching kindergarten in Superior, Nebraska. She soon realized that finding childcare while working full-time was difficult. “At the start of my third year [as a teacher] I had our first baby and ... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Building a Home in Nebraska’s Family-Friendly Community of Chadron | The hectic pace, racing from place to place, was taking a toll on Sydney Holmes. Based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Sydney was working for a national healthcare provider offering wound care services to 28 different clinics across multiple states. ... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Pender Honored for Housing Development, Downtown Beautification, and Infrastructure Upgrades | Village recognized for continued success in the Leadership Certified Community program From left to right: DED North Central Field Service Representative Amanda Sindelar, Pender Village Administrator Glen Gralheer, Pender Community Developm... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | DED Opens Applications through the Federal Opportunity Zones Program | Today, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) opened applications through the Federal Opportunity Zones Program. The application can be accessed by clicking here. DED will accept applications for eligible census tracts to be ... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Hometown Investments in Housing, Businesses, and Youth Foster Economic Growth and Community Pride in City of O’Neill | (From left to right): O’Neill City Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Sidak, O’Neill Mayor Scott Menish, DED Field Services Director Sheryl Hiatt, Holt County Economic Development Director Shelby Regan
The State of Nebraska has recognized O’Neill for en... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Nebraska Department of Economic Development Invites Nominations for the 2026 Showcase Community Award | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Showcase Community Award. The award will be presented to a Nebraska community during Community Development Month in April.
The Showcase Communit... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | READ Nebraska: Encouraging Connection, Enhancing Literacy, and Developing Leaders | At Kids Can Community Center in Omaha, over 30 mentor/mentee matches meet for an hour every week to read, learn, and grow. Alicia Tutini, a product owner at Mutual of Omaha, began volunteering there in 2023. She has mentored nine-year-old S... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Gov. Pillen Provides Progress Update on Tyson Support Services, Announces New Hotline and Additional Assistance Dates | NEBRASKA, December 19 - Contact:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
Gov. Pillen Provides Progress Update on Tyson Support Services, Announces New Hotline and Additional Assistance Dates
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced furthe... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | DED Awards $290,000 of Community Development Block Grant Funds to Support Bone Creek Museum in David City | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $290,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to David City through the 2025 Tourism Development funding opportunity. David City will use the CDBG award to suppo... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | DED Announces “Nebraska NEXT” Talent Attraction Strategy through The Good Life Is Calling Campaign | DED and Nebraska businesses promote the Good Life to service members at Fort Riley in Kansas.
Today, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced the Nebraska Employment, eXploration, and Transition (Nebraska NEXT) talent... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Ag Tech Startups Boost Beef Production, Create Career Opportunities in Nebraska | Phil Kozera, co-founder and CEO of Bullseye GX
Nebraska takes pride in being the Beef State and is home to around six million cattle. That is three times as many cows as people! In 2024, Nebraska ranked as the #1 U.S. state for beef exports... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | City of Burwell Earns State Honor for Community Development, Tourism Development, and Quality-of-Life Investments | Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly recognized the City of Burwell in Nebraska’s Leadership Certified Community Program. Photo attached: Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly and DED Interim Director Maureen Larsen receive a tour of Garfield County Frontier Fairgro... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Timpte Bolsters Manufacturing, Grows Workforce in Nebraska | “We have the best workforce in the entire country right here in Nebraska – people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever it takes to get it done.” That is how Andy Bednar articulated Nebraska’s manufacturing advantage duri... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Investments in Businesses, Education, and Housing Create Opportunities for Growth in Central City | Central City recognized for success in Nebraska’s Leadership Certified Community program Pictured from left to right: Miles McGinnis, Director of Merrick County Development Corp.; Kelly Gewecke, DED Central Field Service Rep.; Chris Fasbend... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Bringing a Family Business Home to The Good Life | Parker Baby Co. relocates to Nebraska, breaks ground on site in Seward
Sam and Kirsten Huebner ran into roadblocks when looking to expand their Colorado-based business, Parker Baby Co. The company sells numerous baby and maternity products ... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Building Businesses and Expanding Community Services: City of Columbus Displays Commitment to Development | Pictured from left to right: Korey Hobza, Loup Power District Vice President of Engineering; Neal Suess, Loup Power District President/CEO; Sandi Meays, Loup Power District Corporate Services Administrative Assistant; Todd Duren, Loup Power... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | DED Invites Applications for HOME-ARP Affordable Rental Housing Program | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the development of affordable rental housing through the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program. For organizations applying to undertake HOME-ARP ... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Notice of Public Comment Period: Proposed 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are soliciting public comments on the Proposed 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). Public comm... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Investments in Infrastructure, Education Promote Economic Growth in Beatrice | Pictured from left to right: Beatrice Mayor Bob Morgan, Beatrice City Council President Mike McLain, NGage Executive Director Rachel Kreikemeier, and DED Southeast Development Consultant Kris Benson
Investments in education, housing, and tr... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Globetrotter Returns to Roots in Nebraska, Finds Perfect Home to Build Her Business | Sally Bunnell has traveled to 119 countries, where she often speaks at events about her Nebraska-based travel business.
Sally Bunnell is a true globetrotter, having visited 119 countries. She has also lived abroad in Denmark and London and ... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | DED Invites Grant Applications under the Nebraska Transformational Projects Act | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is now accepting applications for a grant program established through the Nebraska Transformational Projects Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-12,168 to 81-12,194). The Department will accept and rev... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | DED to Accept Public Comments on Proposed 2026-2027 Qualified Action Plan for Business Innovation Act Program | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) invites public comments on the proposed 2026-2027 Qualified Action Plan (QAP) for programs authorized under the Business Innovation Act. The public comment period opens on July 16, 2025,... |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Rood Family Reconnects with Community, Revitalizes Local Coffee Shop after Returning to York during Pandemic | Doug and Katelin Rood moved to York, Nebraska, where Doug works at Collins Aerospace and Katelin owns Mack’s Golden Grounds.
Learn more about moving to Nebraska and working in Nebraska.
A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Doug Rood first e... |
| May 27, 2025 | DED and DHHS Announce Public Comment Period, Public Meeting on Proposed Plans to Use Federal Funds for Community Planning and Development | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will solicit public comments from June 6, 2025 through July 7, 2025. The public comment period pertains to the planned use... |
| May 20, 2025 | Move to Broken Bow Helps Young Couple Experience Joys of Family, Outdoors, and Small Business Ownership | Living in rural Nebraska wasn’t what Tyler and Bailey Tebow envisioned after marrying in 2015 and graduating from Kansas State University in 2016. Bailey, who grew up in Wichita, Kansas, didn’t see the appeal of small-town life. And Tyler, ... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Gov. Pillen Recognizes Hastings as Nebraska’s 2025 “Showcase Community” during Community Development Month | This morning, Governor Jim Pillen visited Hastings to present local leaders with the Governor’s 2025 Showcase Community Award. Each year, one Nebraska community receives the honor for having distinguished itself through projects to enhance ... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Move from Silicon Valley to Nebraska Pays Off Personally and Professionally for Biotech Innovator | Jared Wenger took a risk when he moved to Nebraska from Silicon Valley. He knew that relocating would benefit his family, but he was less certain how it would impact his career. Now, several years later, he can attest to the tremendous bene... |
| Apr 7, 2025 | DED and DHHS Announce Notice of Public Hearing for Federally Funded Community Planning and Development Programs | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will hold a public hearing on April 21, 2025. The hearing pertains to federal funding received from the U.S. Department of... |
| Apr 7, 2025 | DED Announces Additional $836,000 of Community Development Block Grants to Three Communities | Today, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced $836,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to three communities through the 2024 Planning and Public Works opportunities. These awards supplement DED’s N... |
| Apr 2, 2025 | DED Announces 2025 Civic and Community Center Financing Fund Recipients | Today, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced $5.54 million of awards to 21 grant recipients under the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF). Ten communities are receiving awards for construction project... |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Entrepreneur with Enthusiasm for Football and Hats Receives Encouragement, Support in North Platte | Josh Sperle was living in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife Katelyn and their two young daughters – the youngest six weeks old – when the pandemic struck. Josh was employed in fundraising at the time, and the coronavirus caused major disrupti... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | DED Recognizes Hastings for Revitalizing Downtown, Adding Quality Housing, and Aiding Business Growth | Shannon Landauer, Executive Director of Hastings Economic Development Corporation and Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce; Beth Coil, 2025 HEDC President; Mark Funkey, Hastings City Administrator; Jay Beckby, Mayor of Hastings; Kelly Gewecke,... |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Powered by State Grant, Bassett Unites to Create the Rock County Community Center | On March 1st, more than 350 attendees gathered to celebrate the brand-new Rock County Community Center in Bassett. The evening event featured dueling pianists, prime rib served by the Bassett Country Club, and a tour of the new community ce... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Department of Economic Development Publishes Application Guidelines for 2025 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has published application guidelines for the 2025 program cycle of the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF).
Established in 1996, the NAHTF has been a high-impact program to in... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Prioritizing Investments in Its People, City of Fremont Generates 2,000+ Jobs, $200+ Million in Capital Projects | The Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized ongoing efforts to enhance workforce development and business attraction in the City of Fremont (pop. 27,382). DED honored the city’s recertification in the Economic Development Ce... |
| Jan 16, 2025 | DED Opens Applications for Funding under 2024 Program Year of the Middle Income Workforce Housing Fund | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the 2024 program year of the Middle Income Workforce Housing Fund (MWHF). A Letter of Intent is required and due by February 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CT. ... |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Gov. Pillen Announces Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects | NEBRASKA, December 20 - CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
Gov. Pillen Announces Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced awards for projects in three districts of the stat... |
| Nov 22, 2024 | DED to Open Applications for Creating High Impact Economic Futures (CHIEF) Act | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will open applications for the Creating High Impact Economic Futures Act (CHIEF Act) on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (CT).
The CHIEF Act replaces the Community Development Assis... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | DED Reopens Nebraska Film Office Grant Application | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is once more accepting applications for the Nebraska Film Office Grant opportunity. Applications to DED for the Nebraska Film Office Grant will reopen on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 9:0... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | DED Opens Applications for Microenterprise Assistance Programs | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has opened applications for the Microenterprise Assistance Program’s Micro-Lending awards. Up to $1,477,000 in Micro-Lending funds will be awarded this cycle. Applications must be submit... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | DED Announces $10 Million of Awards through Rural Community Recovery Program | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $10 million to 11 recipients through the Rural Community Recovery Program (RCRP). The Nebraska Legislature authorized this one-time program through LB 1412 in 2023. RCRP is f... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | DED Announces Awards for Housing Resilience Planning to Support Areas Affected by 2019 Floods | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded two Housing Resilience Planning (HRP) projects a total of up to $850,000 in planning costs through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) HRP pro... |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Notice of Public Comment Period: Proposed 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are soliciting public comments on the Proposed 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). Public comm... |
| Oct 18, 2024 | DED Opens Applications for Funding under 2024 Rural Workforce Housing Fund Program | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF) program year. A Letter of Intent is due by November 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. CT. Full applications are due by ... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | DED Opens Applications for 2024 Program Year of HOME CHDO Program | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications under the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) open cycle of the HOME Investment Partnerships Fund (HOME) for the 2024 Program Year.
The United Sta... |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Hastings Rejuvenates Downtown, Supports Expansion of Homegrown Business through Community Development Block Grant Program | The downtown district serves as the heart of a community, and Hastings’ city center is beating strong thanks to investments made through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Over the past ten years, Hastings has been awarde... |
| Aug 25, 2024 | DED Announces Recipients of HOME, National Housing Trust Fund Awards for Housing Development | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced the recipients of $2.6 million in federal funding for affordable and low-income housing development through the following programs:
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program... |
| Aug 6, 2024 | DED Supports Papio NRD with Disaster Recovery Funds to Protect Homes, Businesses, and Infrastructure near La Platte | Nebraska has nearly 80,000 miles of rivers and some of the most extreme, unpredictable weather in the nation. That combination makes flood prevention and mitigation tremendously important to protect homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Th... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | DED Invites Applications for Funding through the Municipality Infrastructure Aid Program | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications through the Municipality Infrastructure Aid Program. The program finances infrastructure improvements in cities of the first class, cities of the second cla... |
| May 28, 2024 | Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Builds New Greenhouse, Doubles Production Capacity with Support from DED Shovel-Ready Grant | The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) has a new greenhouse on East Campus of the University Nebraska-Lincoln. Earlier this month, NSA held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its Native Plant Production Greenhouse. Previously, NSA had o... |
| May 15, 2024 | DED Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for Rural Community Recovery Program | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will begin accepting applications for funding under the Rural Community Recovery Program (RCRP) on Monday, May 20, 2024. The application cycle will open on Monday, May 20, 2024 and will ... |
| May 13, 2024 | Department of Economic Development to Host Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Webinar | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will host a webinar on June 5th to review application guidelines for the 2024 program year of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. For the 2024 program year, the Departm... |
| May 3, 2024 | From Recreation to Transportation, Kearney’s Investments Set the Stage for Community, Economic Growth | DED Director Belitz honors City of Kearney for recent accomplishments to grow Central Nebraska.
Efforts to welcome new industries and expand social opportunities in the city of Kearney (pop. 33,784) have earned recognition from the State of... |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Building Beautiful Communities to Inspire the Good Life | Nebraska offers a peaceful pace of life, family-friendly neighborhoods, and sense of rootedness that are increasingly attractive in an oft-chaotic world. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is helping the state’s communiti... |
| Apr 5, 2024 | DED and DHHS Announce Notice of Public Hearing, Public Comment Period | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be soliciting public comments from April 5 – May 6, 2024, regarding the Proposed 2024 Annual Action Plan (AAP).
This ... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Gov. Pillen, Mayor Stothert Announce $124 Million in Grants for Airport Business Park & Multipurpose Community Center in North Omaha | NEBRASKA, January 10 - CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, Governor’s Office, (402) 580-9495
Jacy Schafer, Governor’s Office, (531) 510-8529
Carrie Murphy, Mayor’s Office, [email protected]
Gov. Pillen, Mayor Stothert Announce $124 Million... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | DED Announces Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Fund Recipients | Today, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced the recipients of $7,500,000 in awards through the 2022 round of Nebraska’s Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Fund (MWHF).
Authorized by the Middle Income Workf... |
| May 30, 2023 | DED Invites Applications for Developing Youth Talent Initiative, Including Special Grant Cycle | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications for the Developing Youth Talent Initiative (DYTI). This year, DED is also accepting applications for a special program funded by the Governor’s Emergency Educat... |
| Apr 26, 2023 | City of Sidney Creates Hundreds of New Jobs, Economic Momentum Through Public-Private Partnerships | DED honors the City of Sidney for success in EDCC program. From left to right: Council Member Paul Strommen, Vice Mayor Roger Gallaway, Mayor Brad Sherman, DED Business Development Consultant Brittany Hardin, Council Member Burke Radcliffe,... |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Gov. Pillen Honors Wood River as Nebraska’s 2023 “Showcase Community” during Community Development Week | Governor Jim Pillen presents the 2023 Showcase Community Award to Wood River Mayor Greg Cramer.
Today, Governor Jim Pillen visited Wood River to present local leaders with the Governor’s 2023 Showcase Community Award. Each year, the award i... |
| Feb 24, 2023 | DED-Managed Grant Supports American-Made Creatine Production in Plattsmouth | Last week, Vireo Resources and the community of Plattsmouth celebrated the grand opening of the first creatine production facility in the United States. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the City of Plattsmouth suppo... |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Accredited Job Training Grant Application Now Open | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the Accredited Job Training grant program. Applications will remain open until the $2.5 million in legislatively allocated funding is depleted.
The Nebr... |
| Feb 13, 2023 | DED Announces Public Comment Period for 2022 Middle Income Workforce Housing Fund Application Guidelines | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will conduct a public comment period from February 13 to February 24, 2023, to discuss the State of Nebraska’s proposed Middle Income Workforce Housing Fund (MWHF) application guidelines... |
| Jan 18, 2023 | QCT Recovery Grant Program – Lincoln and Greater Nebraska Applications Open | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the QCT Recovery Grant Program – Lincoln and Greater Nebraska.
DED will consider proposals for six eligible project types: Placemaking Projects, Innovat... |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Pandemic Relief Housing Program Letter of Intent Extended for Projects Exclusively Serving Refugees and Immigrants | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications for the new Pandemic Relief Housing Program. The program was created under LB1014 and funded with federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFR... |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Airport Business Park Program Grant Applications Reopen | Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will be reopening the Airport Business Park Program Grant opportunity. This is an exciting grant opportunity, designed to lay the foundation for new jobs and economic growth in underserved a... |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Nebraska EDA Tourism Grant Program Applications Open | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the Nebraska EDA Tourism Grant Program.
DED will consider proposals for three eligible project types: Event and Marketing, Planning and Technical Assist... |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Pandemic Relief Housing Program Application Now Open | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications for the new Pandemic Relief Housing Program. The program was created under LB1014 and funded with federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFR... |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Nebraska Department of Economic Development Awards $20 million for Affordable Housing in Omaha QCTs | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) awarded $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to 11 affordable housing projects in Omaha Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs). The QCT Af... |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Nebraska Department of Economic Development Awards $20 million for Affordable Housing in Lincoln QCTs | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) awarded $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to 14 affordable housing projects in Lincoln Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs). The QCT ... |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Nebraska Department of Economic Development to Accept Public Comments on Proposed Allocation of Anticipated $12.75M in State Housing Funds | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will hold a public comment period from November 30, 2022, to January 4, 2023, to accept feedback on the proposed 2023 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for the Nebraska Affordable Housing ... |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Nebraska Department of Economic Development Awards $500,000 for Nebraska International Competition Sponsorship Program | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) awarded $500,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to the Omaha Equestrian Foundation. The Nebraska International Competition Sponsor... |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Internship and Crime Prevention Program Applications Open Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. | Starting November 3, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will begin accepting applications for the Internship and Crime Prevention Program. The Internship and Crime Prevention grant application will be open to a nonprofit ... |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Nebraska Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control Grant Applications Now Open | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications for the Nebraska Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control Program. The Program was created by the Nebraska Legislature as part of LB1014 and i... |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Nebraska Department of Economic Development Announces Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery and Nebraska Investment Finance Authority’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Recommendations for 2022 Funding Year (NIFA 2023 QAP) | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced five projects selected to receive a total of $8 million in funding, or $2 million each, through the Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Affordabl... |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Nebraska Department of Economic Development is accepting applications for Building Mental Health Treatment Facilities Program | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) began accepting applications for the Building Mental Health Treatment Facilities Program on October 19. The Program was created by the Nebraska Legislature as part of LB1014 and is funde... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Qualified Census Tract Affordable Housing Program (Primary Class) Application Now Open | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is accepting applications for the 2022 cycle of the Qualified Census Tract (QCT) Affordable Housing Program for the Primary Class. Submission of Letters of Intent are due October 7, 2022, at 1... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Qualified Census Tract Affordable Housing Program (Metropolitan Class) Application Now Open | The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications for the 2022 cycle of the Qualified Census Tract (QCT) Affordable Housing Program for the Metropolitan Class. Submission of Letters of Intent are due October 7,... |
