Community Development Grants in Nebraska
Last updated October 19, 2026
There are 6 active community development grants tagged to Nebraska, part of 3,255 active community development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Tourism Development CDBG Program · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies Funding for tourist attractions expected to draw 2,500 visits annually. Supports community and economic development through tourism-related projects. | |
| Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Economic Development CDBG Program · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies Funding for loans to businesses or infrastructure construction projects undertaken for economic development purposes. Part of the federal CDBG program administered by Nebraska DED. | |
| Economic Development Loans CDBG Program · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies CDBG funding for loans to businesses or infrastructure construction projects undertaken for economic development purposes. Eligible applicants must address a CDBG national objective and meet other eligibility requirements. | |
| Economic Development CDBG Program · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies CDBG funding for loans to businesses or infrastructure construction projects undertaken for economic development purposes. | |
| Tourism Development CDBG Program · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies CDBG funding for tourist attractions expected to draw 2,500 visits annually. Projects must align with CDBG national objectives and benefit low and moderate-income persons or address community development needs. | |
| Cairo Community Foundation Grants Cairo Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cairo Community Foundation (Cairo, NE) accepts grant applications on two cycles per year - a Winter cycle due February 1 and a Summer cycle due in August. |
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About community development grants in Nebraska
Community development grants fund efforts to revitalize neighborhoods through affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, business assistance, and services for low- and moderate-income residents. HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is the flagship federal source, providing formula grants to states, cities, and counties. National intermediaries like LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, plus the Treasury's CDFI Fund, channel additional capital into community development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What community development grants are available?
Eligible community development activities include housing rehabilitation and development, micro-enterprise and business assistance, infrastructure, public facilities, planning, public services, and removal of architectural barriers. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is the primary federal program, supplemented by funding from intermediaries and foundations. Projects generally must benefit low- and moderate-income communities.
Who funds community development?
HUD administers the Community Development Block Grant program, distributing formula grants to states, cities, and counties that then fund local projects. National community development intermediaries such as LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, along with the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund and local community foundations, provide loans and grants. Most CDBG funds reach nonprofits through their local or state government.
How does a nonprofit access CDBG funds?
CDBG dollars flow from HUD to your city, county, or state, which run their own application cycles and consolidated planning processes; nonprofits apply to that local jurisdiction rather than directly to HUD. Identify whether your community is an "entitlement" city or county or is served through the state program, then track that jurisdiction's annual action plan and application timeline. Aligning your project with the jurisdiction's stated priorities is essential.
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