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Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) - Nebraska Department of Economic Development Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) Applicants in the 2026 Application Cycle will use Grant Schedule A.
DED Announces 2026 Civic and Community Center Financing Fund Recipients Through the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF), the State of Nebraska awards funding to municipalities and tribal governments to support an array of project types that promote economic opportunity and a higher quality of life.
Administered by the Department of Economic Development, CCCFF grants are awarded annually to eligible entities on a competitive basis for the planning and construction of civic, community, and recreation centers. What Can CCCFF Grants Be Used for?
CCCFF Capital Construction grants can be used to build and/or improve community facilities such as libraries, recreation and wellness centers, gathering spaces, convention centers, town squares, and cultural centers. Projects may include the conversion, rehabilitation, or reuse of historic buildings. CCCFF Planning grants can be used for preliminary planning efforts related to the development or rehabilitation of eligible projects.
CCCFF eligible projects must be open to the public and located within the official boundaries of the applicant community. Successful applications demonstrate substantial community support, as well as a project that enhances local quality of life. Projects are owned by the eligible entity, with some limited provisions for shared ownership by a municipality and eligible political subdivision.
A CCCFF grant cannot account for more than 50% of a project’s total costs. Minimum local cost-share is 1:1. Roseland Community Center Sunken Gardens in Alliance Review current and archived news.
Who is Eligible to Apply? Nebraska municipalities, including rural cities and villages, and tribal governments may apply for CCCFF grants. Ineligible are the cities of Omaha and Lincoln, or other municipalities that have received assistance under the Convention Center Facility Financing Assistance Act.
Additionally, projects receiving state assistance via the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act, which includes facilities in Ralston and Kearney, may not also receive state assistance via CCCFF. For more information on applicant or project eligibility, please consult the CCCFF Application & Program Guidelines. To be considered, applicants must meet eligibility requirements and submit their proposal via the application portal.
Applicants must submit a pre-application (Letter of Intent) and a full application, both of which must be submitted no later than the date identified below. The CCCFF program operates on an annual cycle. Application Cycle/Grant Schedule Letter of Intent/Pre-Application Due Date: Full Application Due Date: CCCFF Pre-Application (2026) Grants to municipalities and tribal governments in support of civic, community, and recreation centers.
The pre-application is a prerequisite to the full application. Pre-Application Period Opens: January 1, 2026 Pre-Application Period Closes: January 15, 2026 Grants to municipalities and tribal governments in support of civic, community, and recreation centers. Full Application Opens: January 15, 2026, 9:00 AM (CST) Full Application Closes: February 15, 2026, 6:00 PM (CST) Title File Type Date Application & Program Guidelines (v1.
8) pdf December 19, 2025 Award Management Companion Guide pdf April 7, 2025 CCCFF One-Page Overview pdf January 23, 2025 CCCFF Program Overview, Revised April 2024 pdf April 9, 2024 EXAMPLE LETTER OF INTENT docx January 7, 2025 Quick Guide for Applicants (Neb. Rev. Stat.
13-2705(6)) pdf August 20, 2025 Tips for Putting Together a Successful CCCFF Application pdf January 21, 2022 Title File Type Date 2024 Application Cycle Office Hours, August 16, 2023 | Webinar Q&A pdf August 29, 2023 2024 Application Cycle Office Hours, August 16, 2023 | Webinar Slide Deck pdf August 29, 2023 2024 Application Cycle Office Hours, November 8, 2023 | FAQ pdf November 29, 2023 2024 Application Cycle Office Hours, November 8, 2023 | Webinar Slide Deck pdf November 29, 2023 Grant Management Resources This page will provide technical assistance on using AmpliFund to apply for and manage grants awarded by DED.
Make sure you hear from us. DED Announces 2026 Civic and Community Center Financing Fund Recipients DED to Host Webinar for Funding Opportunity to Plan or Construct Childcare Facilities Powered by State Grant, Bassett Unites to Create the Rock County Community Center Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) Celebrates 25th Year of Impacting Nebraska Communities Trading Bumper-to-Bumper L. A.
Traffic for Opportunity, Community, and Belonging in Nebraska Need help with CCCFF Grants? CCCFF Program Coordinator tia. loftin@nebraska.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nebraska municipalities, including rural cities and villages, and tribal governments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
2025 Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) is funded by Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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