by Jamdan Clang | Apr 20, 2026 | Business, Community Development, News
Left to right: Tammy Curtis (City Clerk), Charlie Hatfield (Mayor), Dave Honz (DED), Josie Friedly & Jessica Colo (both with Pawnee City Development Corporation). The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized the City of Pawnee City (pop....
by Brennan Hallock | Apr 16, 2026 | Community Development, News
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 these awards comes from the...
by Brennan Hallock | Apr 6, 2026 | CCCFF, Community Development, News
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 (CCCFF). This amount...
by Brennan Hallock | Apr 6, 2026 | Community Development, News
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 enhance quality of...
by Brennan Hallock | Jan 20, 2026 | Community Development, News
Friend Historical Society has made use of the Community Development Assistance Act opportunity to renovate the town’s historic Warren Building. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the Community Development Assistance...
by Brennan Hallock | Dec 8, 2025 | CCCFF, Community Development, News
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced that it will host a webinar to answer questions about a funding opportunity for the construction or expansion of civic and community centers, including multipurpose facilities with childcare services....