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Nebraska Department of Economic Development

Funds Nebraska small-business growth for local communities through coordinated state development support.

United Statesopportunity.nebraska.gov
Key stats
Annual funding—
Programs8
Active grants3
Total grants5
About

Nebraska Department of Economic Development is the state's main economic-development agency, operating from Opportunity Nebraska and administering a broad mix of grants, loans, certifications, and federal pass-through programs for communities, businesses, and workforce projects. It is the public front door for much of Nebraska's non-tax incentive activity.

Its business side includes Nebraska Inno…

Programs & grants under this funder
Nebraska Academic Research & Development Grant

Supports Nebraska business and university partnerships through applied research collaborations and shared development efforts.

Nebraska Customized Job Training (CJT)

Supports Nebraska companies with workforce training grants to create and retain quality in-state jobs.

1 grant
Nebraska Customized Job Training
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
InternNE Grant Program

Supports Nebraska employers by reimbursing part of internship expenses for student placements.

1 grant
InternNE Grant Program
Closed
— pool
Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF)

Funds affordable housing development, rehabilitation, and homebuyer help across Nebraska through state-backed support.

Nebraska Innovation Fund (NIF) Prototype Grants

Supports Nebraska innovators with matching grants that move early product ideas toward commercialization.

1 grant
NIF Prototype Grants
Between cycles
— pool
Nebraska Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF)

Funds nonprofit organizations in rural Nebraska with matching support for workforce and housing-focused developments.

Nebraska Site and Building Development Fund (SBDF)

Funds Nebraska communities with industrial site and infrastructure readiness grants for business expansion.

1 grant
Nebraska Site and Building Development Fund
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Nebraska SBIR/STTR Match Program

Supports Nebraska companies with matching grants that align with federal innovation opportunities and commercialization.

1 grant
Nebraska SBIR/STTR Match
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: opportunity.nebraska.gov