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Economic Development Certified Community (EDCC) - Nebraska Department of Economic Development Economic Development Certified Community (EDCC) From small villages to bustling cities, Nebraska’s good life is built on thriving communities. The Economic Development Certified Community (EDCC) program, sponsored by the Nebraska Diplomats, recognizes communities that display a preparedness for economic development and a desire for growth.
Becoming certified signifies to employers and potential newcomers that EDCCs have the essential ingredients for economic opportunity and a great quality of life. Communities must apply for EDCC certification. Successful applicants must demonstrate a high level of economic proactivity and a readiness to succeed.
Each applicant is evaluated on program standards related to elements like local preparedness, support for business growth, organization and partnerships, well-identified targets and/or markets, infrastructure, local financing and business assistance, and available information on existing sites and/or buildings.
Businesses and EDCC Communities The EDCC application process gives communities an opportunity to learn about relevant needs for various business projects and how to strategically address those needs. The program showcases and provides visibility to communities in Nebraska that have positioned themselves — as well as their employees, families and job creators — for economic development opportunities.
Current Economic Development Certified Communities The Nebraska communities below hold the EDCC designation, proving they’re equipped for growth and ready to meet the needs of employees and firms that are in search of new horizons: Certified communities are publicly recognized as economic development leaders within our state, and are marked as such to businesses and industries.
Just as importantly, the process of becoming EDCC certified involves actions that ultimately make communities more prepared to succeed in panning, winning and executing competitive grant-based projects. EDCC Program Objectives and Guidelines Certification will require a serious commitment from the participating community.
Applicant communities are expected to have a full-time economic development director focused on business retention and expansion efforts and recruitment initiatives. Provide communities with a specific checklist of items that define proactive communities. Identify communities with meaningful economic development agendas and capabilities increasing their opportunities for success.
Recognize community organizational infrastructure readiness and ability to respond to existing and prospective business and industry needs. Encourage strategic cooperation among Nebraska’s economic development organization. This program is not a competitive process.
Certification for individual communities results from meeting specific criteria. The designation will be reserved for those communities that exhibit documented economic development readiness. Each applicant community will be judged against the program standards.
These include (but are not limited to): Identified targets and/or markets Local financing and business assistance Controlled site or building information Certification Maintenance Once a community is successfully certified, it will receive annual reviews of the community’s economic development website and LOIS information.
Plus, the certified community will need to complete a recertification application every five years that addresses the following standards: Identified targets and/or markets Business retention and expansion program Labor market information and workforce attraction efforts Economic development evaluation EDCC certification is valid for five years, with annual reviews. DED will notify communities six months prior to their EDCC expiration.
Communities can be recertified an unlimited number of times, as long as they continue to meet program criteria. EDCC Recertification Application The EDCC program is not the right match for every community. If your community does not meet the guidelines for EDCC certification, you may be a candidate for the Leadership Certified Community (LCC) program.
For more information, visit the LCC webpage . For more information on EDCC certification: Economic Development Certified Community Program Manager ashley. gerlach@nebraska.
gov | 308-655-0919
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: See the Nebraska grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Economic Development Certified Community (EDCC) is funded by Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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