Community Incentive Grants

Community Incentive Grants is a grant program from the Nebraska Department of Education that funds community-based initiatives strengthening educational and workforce outcomes for Nebraskans. The program supports organisations and local government entities implementing projects that address educational gaps, promote economic development, and build community capacity.

Eligible applicants include local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organisations operating in Nebraska. Per Nebraska legislative requirements, foreign adversarial companies are ineligible for program benefits under 2025 Legislative Bill 644. Grant amounts vary by project type and available funding.

Applicants must use the AmpliFund grants management system to apply and manage awarded grants.

Incentives - Nebraska Department of Economic Development We’ve put together a little encouragement (via a long list of incentives). Nebraska's incentive programs are designed to meet the needs of expanding and re-locating businesses. Legislative Bill 644 (2025) (codified as Neb.

Rev. Stat. § 77-3,114 ) prohibits foreign adversarial companies from receiving benefits under an incentive program of the State of Nebraska.

Prior to applying, please see Memo 25-04 Foreign Adversarial Company, which can be found in the respective program's Guidance Documents section. Applicants meeting the definition of foreign adversarial company will not be approved for benefits. See the final reading of LB644 for more information.

For any further questions, contact your program manager. Grant Management Resources This page will provide technical assistance on using AmpliFund to apply for and manage grants awarded by DED. Site and Building Development Fund Supports projects that help advance business innovation and strengthen workforce recruitment.

Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act Tax credits to businesses located in Nebraska who produce renewable chemicals. Municipal Inland Port Authority Act Municipal Inland Port Authorities to manage inland port districts. Municipality Infrastructure Aid Program (MIAP) Attract and support new business, create high-quality jobs, increase investment, and revitalize distressed areas of the state.

Incentives portfolio created with small and large businesses in mind. Tax credits for qualified investments and new full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) in Economic Redevelopment Areas. Nebraska Rural Projects Act Projects to build new rail access business parks in counties of less than 100,000 people.

Community Development Assistance Act (CDAA) State tax credit to individuals and businesses that make eligible contributions to certified projects or programs. Nebraska Transformational Projects Act Transformational projects to support education and community development within Nebraska. Panhandle Improvement Project Cash Fund Grants for the renovation or construction of eligible county fairgrounds and community facilities.

Good Life Transformational Projects Act Promote and develop the general and economic welfare of Nebraska and its communities. Youth Outdoor Education Innovation Fund Funding to construct, develop, or renovate a youth outdoor education camp. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grants to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities.

Cast and Crew Nebraska Act (CCNA) A competitive incentive to i ncrease film and television production in the State of Nebraska.