Economic Recovery Initiatives
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is a federal law that was passed to provide direct relief to Americans, contain the COVID-19 virus, and rescue the economy.
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Grant Management Resources
This page will provide technical assistance on using AmpliFund to apply for and manage grants awarded by DED.
Nebraska International Event Sponsorship Fund
Sponsorship grants for international competitions hosted in Nebraska.
Nuclear Plant Siting Feasibility Study Program
A feasibility study to assess siting options for advanced nuclear reactors and existing electric generation facilities.
Rural Workforce Housing Land Development Program
Grants supporting the state’s ability to grow the rural housing stock.
Shovel-Ready Capital Recovery & Investment Act
Assistance with non-profit organization capital projects that have been delayed due to COVID-19.
Nebraska Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control Program
Support wastewater pretreatment and runoff control for meat processing plant site development.
Pandemic Relief Housing Program
Supply grants to nonprofits that develop affordable housing, including housing for refugees and other such immigrants.
Building Mental Health Care and Education Capacity Program
Capital construction grants to build Nebraska’s mental health care and education capacity.
NIFA LIHTC Pandemic Relief Program
Affordable housing units eligible for federal four and nine percent low-income tax credit programs.
Nebraska Refugee Job Training and Placement Program
Supply job training and placement grants to nonprofits for refugee employment and employability services.
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Nebraska Capital Projects Fund
Funding for the creation of multi-purpose community facilities and broadband infrastructure projects.
Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Fund (MWHF)
Matching grants to invest in older urban neighborhoods and majority-minority communities.
Chief Standing Bear Program
Funds for producing a film based on Chief Standing Bear’s life.
Economic Recovery Act
Funding under the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Qualified Census Tract Affordable Housing Program – Metropolitan & Primary
Prepare land parcels for affordable housing or to conduct other eligible affordable housing interventions within QCTs.
EDA Tourism Grant
Funding under the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
County Agricultural Society Grant Program
Federal grant relief to county agricultural societies to compensate for lost revenue caused by the pandemic.
Guidance Documents
| Document | File Type | Effective Date | Short Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Mental Health Care and Education Capacity Program | 06/14/2022 | Application and Program Guidelines for the Building Mental Health Care and Education Capacity Program | opportunity.nebraska.gov/legislation/#1014-5 | |
| Nebraska International Event Sponsorship Fund | 06/14/2022 | Application and Program Guidelines for the Nebraska International Event Sponsorship Fund | opportunity.nebraska.gov/legislation/#1014-9 | |
| Nebraska Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control Program | 06/14/2022 | Application and Program Guidelines for the Nebraska Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control Program | opportunity.nebraska.gov/legislation/#1014-8 | |
| Nebraska Refugee Job Training and Placement Program | 06/14/2022 | Application and Program Guidelines for the Nebraska Refugee Job Training and Placement Program | opportunity.nebraska.gov/legislation/#1014-4 | |
| NIFA LIHTC Pandemic Relief Program | 06/14/2022 | Application and Program Guidelines for the NIFA LIHTC Pandemic Relief Program | opportunity.nebraska.gov/legislation/#1014-3 | |
| Nuclear Plant Siting Feasibility Study Program | 07/14/2022 | Application and Program Guidelines for the Nuclear Plant Siting Feasibility Study Program | opportunity.nebraska.gov/legislation/#1014-6 | |
| Pandemic Relief Housing Program | 06/14/2022 | Application and Program Guidelines for the Pandemic Relief Housing Program | opportunity.nebraska.gov/legislation/#1014-2 | |
| Rural Workforce Housing Land Development Program | 08/25/2022 | Application and Program Guidelines for the Rural Workforce Housing Land Development Program | opportunity.nebraska.gov/legislation/#1014-1 | |
| Shovel-Ready Capital Recovery and Investment Act | 06/13/2022 | Application and Program Guidelines for the Shovel-Ready Capital Recovery and Investment Act | opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/business/shovel-ready-grants/ |