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Community Development Success Stories
Communities across Nebraska benefit from funding through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. We encourage you to read the following success stories, which demonstrate how funding has revitalized cities, towns and homes and transformed the lives of residents — whether by providing safe, affordable and accessible housing; renewing infrastructure; improving water and wastewater systems; renovating tourism centers or senior facilities; or expanding businesses and growing the workforce—these stories are waiting to be told.
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Learn about the history and purpose of Community Development Week, as well as why we celebrate in Nebraska, and how your community can get involved.
Tell us your success stories. Stories are featured in our publications and online.
We know that communities across the state work tirelessly on goals to improve their communities for their citizens. We want to recognize projects that have helped communities accomplish those goals.
Success Stories
Hastings Rejuvenates Downtown, Supports Expansion of Homegrown Business through Community Development Block Grant Program
The downtown district serves as the heart of a community, and Hastings’ city center is beating strong thanks to investments made through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Over the past ten years, Hastings has been awarded $1.45 million of CDBG...
Scottsbluff Enjoys Event-Packed Summer at 18th Street Plaza—Downtown Space Developed with Support of Community Development Block Grants
Downtown Scottsbluff has been humming this summer with live music, farmers markets, and festivals. The city’s Bands on Broadway series offers free concerts on Thursday evenings for ten weeks from June to mid-August. The 18th Street Farmers Market—held every Saturday...
City of Norfolk Creates Inviting Spaces, Beautiful Places with Support from Community Development Block Grants
The community gathers for a concert at River Point Square in downtown Norfolk. Stroll through Norfolk, and you’ll see why the city is generating buzz as a success story in Nebraska community development. Its revitalized downtown has attracted a slew of new restaurants...
Nebraska City Shining Bright with Support from Community Development Block Grants
With apple orchards, Arbor Day Farm, and close proximity to the Missouri River, Nebraska City offers a lot to see and do. City leaders have supplemented these attractions with proactive investments in community amenities. The town’s ongoing improvements not only make...
City of Plainview Takes Home the 2022 Governor’s Showcase Community Award During Celebration of Community Development Week
Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley visited the city of Plainview yesterday to present local officials and economic developers with the 2022 Governor’s Showcase Community Award. The award is presented to one Nebraska community each year during the annual celebration of...
CDBG SUPPORT HELPS VILLAGE BUILD LASTING LEGACY
Funding from the CDBG program helped Utica (population 922) come together to achieve a vision for the future.
SMALL-TOWN GEM ATTRACTING TOURISTS AND SERVING MORE PATRONS THAN EVER THANKS TO CDBG TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Thanks to the CDBG program, a historic theater in the town of Gothenburg (population 3,489) is finally accessible to anyone and everyone.
NEW SKATE PARK HELPS RAMP UP TOURISM IN NORFOLK
In Norfolk (population 24,424), a CDBG-funded project is attracting visitors from throughout the Midwest.
CDBG PROGRAM HELPS SMALL COMMUNITY ACHIEVE BIG GOALS
Downtown revitalization, funded in part by the CDBG program, is helping citizens and local leaders in Cambridge (population 1,143) create a more thriving community. For a town of only 1,143, Cambridge has a little something for everyone — whether you prefer...
BEATRICE SELECTED FOR 2020 GOVERNOR’S SHOWCASE COMMUNITY AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, IMPACTFUL USE OF CDBG FUNDS
Left to right: NGage Executive Director Trevor Lee; Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Angie Bruna; Gage County Supervisor Erich Tiemann; Mayor Stan Wirth; NGage President Andrea Schafer; Mainstreet Beatrice President Danielle Fairbanks; City...
Share Your Success Story
Tell us your community success stories. Stories are featured online and within our publications.
We know that communities across the state work tirelessly on goals to improve their communities for their citizens. We want to recognize projects that have helped communities accomplish those goals. We appreciate all that you do for your communities and for the state!
Submission Instructions:
- Please download and fill out the Success Story Submission Form.
- Click on the “Submit Your Success Story” button below! This button will direct you to ShareFile for submission.
- Upload your completed Success Story Submission Form and any photographs you have!
Publications
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-2023 CDBG Investments & Impacts | March 14, 2024 | |
| 2018-2022 CDBG Investments & Impacts | March 6, 2023 | |
| 2016-2020 CDBG Investments & Impacts | March 8, 2022 | |
| 2015-2019 CDBG Investments & Impacts | March 8, 2022 | |
| 2014 -2018 CDBG Investments & Impacts | March 8, 2022 | |
| 2013-2017 CDBG Investments & Impacts | March 8, 2022 | |
| 2012-2016 CDBG Investments & Impacts | March 8, 2022 |
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