The State of Nebraska will hold a public comment period regarding revisions to the HOME-ARP allocation plan from June 26th through July 12th. The...
State Funding Available for Non-Profit Shovel-Ready Grant Program
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications for a new funding cycle for the Non-Profit Shovel-Ready Grant...
DED Grant Helps Construct New School at Boys Town to Better Meet Students’ Needs
The artwork at the main entrance to the Boys Town Education Center, which is almost completed, includes an image of Father Edward Flanagan, Boys...
DED Grant Helps Columbus Community Hospital Complete Major Fieldhouse Project
Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) has embarked on construction of a new, multimillion dollar fieldhouse. The ambitious project will bring fitness,...
Governor Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the 2023 Ag & Economic Development Summit, Headlined by Trev Alberts
Register for the 2023 Summit at govsummit.nebraska.gov. Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the...
DED Shovel-Ready Project Grants Spur Growth of Omaha’s Vibrant Arts Scene
Rendering of the Joslyn Art Museum. This weekend, Omaha will celebrate its 49th annual Summer Arts Festival in Aksarben Village. With major arts...
Governor Pillen Announces New DED Director
Governor Jim Pillen has appointed K.C. Belitz to be the next director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED). Belitz, who is...
New Building Offers Proper Backstage Area For Performers At NEBRASKAland DAYS In North Platte
NEBRASKAland Days in North Platte routinely draws 100,000 people over the 11 days of the festival, which includes a rodeo, parades, a concert series...
DED Shovel-Ready Grant Helps Accelerate Upgrades to Lincoln Children’s Zoo
There is more to explore than ever before at Lincoln Children’s Zoo following major expansions in 2019 and 2020. The additions include new habitats...
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...
DED Grant Supports Omaha Clinic’s Goal to Cut Wait Times for Mental Health Services
Community Alliance mental health clinic is building a 120,000-square-foot headquarters at 72nd Street and Mercy Road in Omaha. The building’s floors...
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...
Aksarben Foundation Partners with Department of Economic Development on Internship Initiative to Grow Nebraska’s Workforce
Governor Jim Pillen (at podium); Sandra Reding, President of Aksarben Foundation (left); and Leslie Andersen, Aksarben Foundation Governor...
Nebraska Department of Economic Development Awards Grants for Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $1.37 million from the Nebraska EDA Tourism Grant Program to six subrecipients....
DED Supports Creighton University Program to Strengthen Financial Literacy in Nebraska
Maintaining good health involves more than getting a regular checkup and not showing any obvious signs of illness. There are multiple reasons people...