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.
Grant Management Resources
This page will provide technical assistance on using AmpliFund to apply for and manage grants awarded by DED.
ARPA Anti-Fraud, Waste and Abuse Submission Form
If you know or suspect someone has committed fraud, waste, or abuse related to the ARPA programs and/or operations administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), please fill out this form.
North & South Omaha Recovery Grant Program (NSORG)
Designed to provide grants to public and private entities to respond to the negative impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency and to build resilient and innovative communities.
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Building Mental Health Care and Education Capacity Program
Capital construction grants to build Nebraska’s mental health care and education capacity.
Nebraska Refugee Job Training and Placement Program (RJTP)
Supply job training and placement grants to nonprofits for refugee employment and employability services.
Shovel-Ready Capital Recovery & Investment Act
Assistance with non-profit organization capital projects that have been delayed due to COVID-19.
International Competition Sponsorship Program
Sponsorship grants for international competitions to be 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.
NIFA LIHTC Pandemic Gap Funding Program
Affordable housing units eligible for federal four and nine percent low-income tax credit programs.
Pandemic Relief Housing Program
Supply grants to nonprofits that develop affordable housing, including housing for refugees and other such immigrants.
Nebraska Meat Processing Wastewater Pretreatment and Runoff Control Program
Support wastewater pretreatment and runoff control for meat processing plant site development.
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Airport Business Park Program
Funding grant to a nonprofit economic development organization development and creation of a business park.
Economic Recovery Act
Funding under the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Innovation Hub Act
Innovation Hubs support entrepreneurship and technology-based small businesses. iHubs must first receive a designation per LB450.
Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program
Funding for the creation of multi-purpose community facilities.
Chief Standing Bear Program
Funds for producing a film based on Chief Standing Bear’s life.
EDA Tourism Grant
Funding under the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Internships and Crime Prevention
Providing internships and crime prevention within qualified census tracts.
Qualified Census Tract Affordable Housing Program – Metropolitan & Primary
Prepare land parcels for affordable housing or to conduct other eligible affordable housing interventions within QCTs.
County Agricultural Society Grant Program
Federal grant relief to county agricultural societies to compensate for lost revenue caused by the pandemic.
Financial Literacy Grant Program
Financial literacy program for individuals residing in qualified census tracts.
Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Fund (MWHF)
Matching grants to invest in older urban neighborhoods and majority-minority communities.
Qualified Census Tract Recovery Grant Program – Lincoln & Greater Nebraska
Grants to respond to the negative impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency within QCTs.
Other ARPA Programs
HOME-ARP
American Rescue Plan funds to address the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services.
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
Funding to strengthen state programs that support private financing to small businesses.
Good Life Transformational Projects Act
Promote and develop the general and economic welfare of Nebraska and its communities.
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Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) Grant Program
Grants to Federally Qualified Health Centers located in a city of the metropolitan class.
Hall of Fame Museum Grant Program
Grants to create a museum that is named in honor of a person inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame
North & South Omaha Recovery Grant Program (NSORG)
Designed to respond to the negative impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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Regional Development Initiative Program (RDI)
Regional workforce development initiatives throughout all six community college regions