March 19, 2020 (LINCOLN, NEB.) – The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services...
Lt. Gov. Foley Credits City of Beatrice for Investments in Nebraska Business, Housing Developments
Photo: downtown Beatrice City earns recertification in State’s Economic Development Certified Community Program. The City of Beatrice (pop. 12,266)...
Intern Nebraska Grant Application Period Opens March 16
Starting March 16, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will begin accepting applications for the 2020 cycle of the Intern Nebraska...
Get Ready to Celebrate Young Nebraskans Week this April!
This April 17-25, communities across the state will join in the celebration of the 3rd annual Young Nebraskans Week, organized by the Nebraska...
Application Period Now Open for 2020 Developing Youth Talent Initiative Grants
Starting today and running until noon on May 15, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications for the 2020 cycle...
Lt. Gov. Foley Honors City of Fremont’s Commitment to Growth
Left to right: Garry Clark, Greater Fremont Development Council President and CEO; City Councilwoman Susan Jacobus; Lt. Governor Mike Foley; City...
State Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Amendment to 2020-2021 Intern Nebraska Grant Program Qualified Action Plan
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will conduct a public comment period from February 28 to March 6, 2020, to accept feedback...
O’Neill Celebrates Grand Opening of Handlebend Building
Photo: Locals, business owners and economic developers cut the ribbon on O’Neill’s Handlebend Building. Residents and economic developers showed up...
Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund 2020 Application Guidelines Now Available
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) wishes to announce the publication of the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF)...
DED Announces Changes to Developing Youth Talent Initiative Grant Guidelines
Photo: Students learn about STEM and manufacturing while participating in Becton Dickson’s DYTI curriculum. Nebraska businesses and schools with...
With Publication of HUD Notice, DED Can Begin Preparing to Distribute Flood Funding
As announced at the end of 2019, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated $108.9 million in Community Development...
Get Ready for Young Nebraskans Week 2020!
Communities statewide are encouraged to celebrate the talent, insight and energy of Nebraska’s young professionals by participating in Young...
CCCFF-Funded Humboldt Auditorium Project Approaches Phase Two
Almost 10 years in the making, there’s light at the end of the tunnel for a big project in the small town of Humboldt, Nebraska. “I’m hoping we’ve...
State of Nebraska Seeks Public Involvement during Strategic Planning Process
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), will host a series of...
Public Comment Sought on Proposed 2020-2021 Qualified Action Plan for Site and Building Development Fund Program
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will conduct a public comment period from December 9 to 23, 2019, to accept remarks from...