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Nebraska Department of Economic Development

Nebraska Department of Economic Development is a grantmaking organization tracked in the OpenGrants funding database. It currently has 18 open funding opportunities listed on OpenGrants.

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About Nebraska Department of Economic Development

Nebraska Department of Economic Development is a grantmaking organization tracked in the OpenGrants funding database. It currently lists 18 open funding opportunities in areas including Community Development, Social Services, Research, Technology, with programs serving NE, Nebraska, Nebraska (non-entitlement counties/municipalities). Current programs include “HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)” and “Nebraska Department of Economic Development 2025 HOME-ARP Funding Opportunity”.

Open Grants From Nebraska Department of Economic Development

18 live opportunities
Deadline: December 9, 2026$1K – $75K

HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)

Congress appropriated $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to be administered through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to address the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services. The State…

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Deadline: December 9, 2026

Nebraska Department of Economic Development 2025 HOME-ARP Funding Opportunity

A HOME-ARP funding opportunity from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, listed as a related solicitation for Beaver Crossing village.

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Deadline: December 31, 2026

Nebraska DED Good Life Transformational Projects Act Project Area Application 2025

A project area application opportunity under the Good Life Transformational Projects Act from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, listed as a related solicitation for Beaver Crossing village.

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Deadline: February 15, 2027

Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF)

Through the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF), the State of Nebraska awards annual competitive grants to municipalities and tribal governments for the planning and construction of civic, community, and re…

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Deadline: June 30, 2027

Tourism Development

CDBG funding for tourist attractions expected to draw at least 2,500 visits annually.

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Deadline: June 30, 2027

Economic Development

Loans to businesses or infrastructure construction projects undertaken for economic development purposes under Nebraska's CDBG program.

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Deadline: June 30, 2027$150K

Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grant (Nebraska, f8a6a8f0)

A matching grant program providing financial assistance for new product development to businesses operating in Nebraska. Grants are awarded up to $150,000 per project with reimbursement at 66% of eligible costs (80% for …

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National Housing Trust Fund (HTF)

The National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) is a federal resource administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) that supports the development of safe and affordable rental housing for extremely low-inco…

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Site and Building Development Fund

The Site and Building Development Fund (SBDF) is a four-part legislative program administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to create favorable conditions for improving the industrial readiness of th…

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$300K

Bioscience Innovation Program

The Bioscience Innovation Program, part of the Nebraska SBIR/STTR Initiative, provides matching financial assistance to small enterprises in the bioscience sector. The goal is to stimulate private investment, accelerate …

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$5.0M

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is a federal program reauthorized by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, administered by the U.S. Treasury and implemented in Nebraska by the Department of Econ…

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$50 – $50K

Community Development Assistance Act (CDAA)

The Community Development Assistance Act (CDAA) enables the Nebraska DED to distribute a 40% state tax credit to individuals and business firms that make eligible contributions to certified community projects or programs…

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$50 – $50K

Community Development Assistance Act (CDAA) Tax Credit Program

The Community Development Assistance Act (CDAA), codified under Neb. Rev. Stat. §77-2913 to 77-2920, is a Nebraska state tax credit program encouraging contributions by business firms and individuals to certified project…

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$150K

Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grant (Nebraska, 36422a13)

The Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grant is a competitive matching program from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for new product development. Grants are up to $150,000 per project, reimbursed at 66% of…

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$150K

FY 2026-2027 Prototype Grant

The Prototype Grant is a matching grant providing financial assistance for product development to businesses operating in Nebraska. Funds are reimbursed for eligible product development expenses: DED can reimburse 2/3 of…

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Cast and Crew Nebraska Act (CCNA)

A competitive, refundable Nebraska income tax credit equal to 20% of qualifying expenditures (up to an additional 15% if all qualifications are met) to increase film and television production in Nebraska, retain film and…

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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

An international financial assistance program, funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, that reimburses eligible Nebraska small businesses for export activities such as domestic or international trade shows, U.S…

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$4.4M

Municipality Infrastructure Aid Program (MIAP)

The Municipality Infrastructure Aid Act creates a program to finance infrastructure improvements in cities of the first class, cities of the second class, and villages. Through grants of state aid, the goal of MIAP is to…

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