Through the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF), the State of Nebraska awards funding to municipalities and tribal governments to support an array of project types that promote economic opportunity and a higher quality of life.

Administered by the Department of Economic Development, CCCFF grants are awarded annually to eligible entities on a competitive basis for the planning and construction of civic, community, and recreation centers.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

Nebraska municipalities, including rural cities and villages, and tribal governments may apply for CCCFF grants. Ineligible are the cities of Omaha and Lincoln, or other municipalities that have received assistance under the Convention Center Facility Financing Assistance Act. Additionally, projects receiving state assistance via the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act, which includes facilities in Ralston and Kearney, may not also receive state assistance via CCCFF.

For more information on applicant or project eligibility, please consult the CCCFF Application & Program Guidelines.

How to Apply

To be considered, applicants must meet eligibility requirements and submit their proposal via the application portal. Applicants must submit a pre-application (Letter of Intent) and a full application, both of which must be submitted no later than the date identified below. 

The CCCFF program operates on an annual cycle.

Application Cycle/Grant Schedule