Business Initiatives

Our grant programs are designed to remove barriers in starting, retaining, and expanding businesses in Nebraska. Whether it involves specialized training for your employees or providing funding for site and product development, the Department of Economic Development is proud to be a partner in your success.
We are here, equipped and ready, to assist you in developing and capitalizing on economic development opportunities.

Innovation and Entrepreneurial
Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grants
Nebraska Seed Investment Program
Microenterprise Assistance Program
Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Tech Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Grant Program
Nebraska Academic Research and Development Grant
Incentives
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Opportunity Zones
Site and Building Development Fund
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Municipal Inland Port Authority Act
Municipal Inland Port Authorities to manage inland port districts.
Shovel-Ready Capital Recovery & Investment Act
Assistance with non-profit organization capital projects that have been delayed due to COVID-19.
Enterprise Zones
Nebraska Film Office Grant
Grants to support shooting on-location for a film primarily featuring Nebraska-based characters and locales.