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 6:00 p.m. CT on January 15, 2025.
The RWHF program was established in 2017 as a source of funding to help rural communities develop quality workforce housing. Following successful program years in 2017, 2020 and 2022, the Nebraska Legislature allocated $12,500,000 for a fourth program year in 2024.
Eligible applicants are Nebraska based 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) non-profit housing or related service organizations. More details about this funding opportunity are found in the 2024 RWHF Application Guidelines at https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/housing/rwhf/. A copy of the guidelines can also be requested by contacting Nick Dropinski at 402-580-0713 or nick.dropinski@nebraska.gov.
The Letters of Intent must be submitted to nick.dropinski@nebraska.gov. Full applications shall be submitted electronically through DED’s Grant Management System, AmpliFund, at any time after the application live date and before 6:00 p.m. CT on January 15, 2025. The application can be found here: AmpliFund RWHF Application. Please refer to the Application Guidelines as well.
Individuals requiring sensory accommodations, including interpreter services, Braille, large print or recorded materials should contact Lori Cole at 402-471-3746 or lori.cole@nebraska.gov.
Los individuos no hablan Inglés y los individuos con discapacidad podrán solicitar las ayudas y servicios auxiliares necesarios para la participación de contacto con el Departamento de Desarrollo Económico, 245 Fallbrook Boulevard, Suite 002, Lincoln, Nebraska 68521 o lori.cole@nebraska.gov.