The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications for the 2022 Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF) program. A Letter of Intent is due by Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The last day to submit an application is Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
The RWHF was established in 2017 as a source of grants to help rural communities develop quality workforce housing. Following two successful rounds of funding in 2017 and 2020, the Fund has received a third appropriation totaling approximately $29.7 million.
Eligible applicants are Nebraska based 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) non-profit housing or related service organizations. More details about this funding opportunity are found in the 2022 RWHF Application Guidelines at https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/housing/rwhf/. A copy of the guidelines can also be requested by contacting Nick Dropinski, at 402-580-0713 or nick.dropinski@nebraska.gov.
The Letters of Intent can be submitted to nick.dropinski@nebraska.gov. Applications may be submitted electronically through DED’s Grant Management System, Amplifund, at any time after the application live date and before the due date. The application can be found at: Amplifund RWHF Application. Please refer to the Application Guidelines as well.
Individuals requiring sensory accommodations, including interpreter services, Braille, large print or recorded materials should contact Lori Cole at 402-471-3746 or lori.cole@nebraska.gov.
Los individuos no hablan Inglés y los individuos con discapacidad podrán solicitar las ayudas y servicios auxiliares necesarios para la participación de contacto con el Departamento de Desarrollo Económico PO Box 94666, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-4666, lori.cole@nebraska.gov.