We are the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and we love Nebraska.
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy. So ask us anything. Ask about moving here, living here, starting a business here, growing a business here.
We’ll tell you about our good life.
Featured Programs & Initiatives
6 Regions, One Nebraska
6 Regions, One Nebraska is a new approach suited to a new era of economic development.
Creating High Impact Economic Futures Act (CHIEF)
Tax credits to alleviate areas of chronic economic distress.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Supporting community development activities to build stronger communities.
READ Nebraska
Expanding mentorships and improving reading levels.
BUSINESS
We’re probably not the first to tell you, “You can do it.” Nebraska’s Department of Economic Development has the programs and resources your business needs to be successful. Let’s get to it.
PROGRAMS
The Department of Economic Development manages over 50 grant programs and initiatives – all dedicated to growing Nebraska and supporting citizens and businesses throughout the state.
THE GOOD LIFE
Go ahead, click around. Then, come visit us. See for yourself why businesses love working here. Meet our people. See our work ethic. Experience our good life.
Careful. You might just love it.
NEWS
We have our fingers on the pulse of Nebraska’s economy, community development and business opportunities. Keep up to date with the latest news, or drop us a line and say what you’re up to.
Department of Economic Development News
DED Announces Awards for Housing Resilience Planning to Support Areas Affected by 2019 Floods
Brehmer Celebrates 50 Years of Manufacturing Quality Farming Equipment, Building Community in Northeast Nebraska
Notice of Public Comment Period: Proposed 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
DED Opens Applications for Funding under 2024 Rural Workforce Housing Fund Program
Red Cloud Developing Boutique Hotel and Creative Hub in Historic Downtown, Growing Tourism through Community Development Block Grant Program