NIF Prototype Grants
Funds prototype development for Nebraska businesses turning ideas into first market-ready products.
The Nebraska Innovation Fund (NIF) Prototype Grants program is administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NE DED) as one of four programs under the state's Business Innovation Act. The program awards matching grants of up to $150,000 per project to Nebraska-based for-profit businesses with fewer than 500 employees that are developing new products or improving existing process…
New product development for Nebraska businesses with fewer than 500 employees in non-retail primary industries, covering wages, contractors, prototype materials and limited pre-approved tooling or equipment.
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All guides →Grant Financials and Co-Funding Evidence: Examples for Startup Applications
See examples of grant financials, match funding evidence, co-funding tables, accountant letters, investor commitments, and budget-to-work-plan checks.
DocumentsGrant Work Plan Template: Work Packages, Gantt, Milestones, and Risks
Use this grant work plan template to structure work packages, tasks, owners, deliverables, Gantt timing, dependencies, and risk registers.
Submit & reportGrant Reporting Requirements: Post-Award Reports and Compliance
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BudgetGrant Budget Template for R&D Applications
Use this grant budget template to structure R&D costs, personnel, subcontractors, equipment, indirect costs, and budget justification for startup grant applications.
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