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Find similar grantsNebraska Innovation Fund (NIF) Prototype Grant is sponsored by Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The Nebraska Innovation Fund (NIF) Prototype Grant program supports startups and businesses in Nebraska by providing funding for prototype development. Businesses must provide a minimum of 50% of the grant request as matching funds.
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Euna Grants - Nebraska Department of Economic Development - FY 2025-2026 Prototype Grant FY 2025-2026 Prototype Grant FY 2025-2026 Prototype Grant The Prototype Grant is a matching grant that provides financial assistance for product development to businesses operating in Nebraska. Funds are accessed on a reimbursement basis - if a project is funded, the business may request reimbursement for a share of expenses as they are incurred.
Only those expenses related directly to product development are eligible for reimbursement. Priority is given to those projects that are conducting the development work in the state of Nebraska. If funded, DED can reimburse 2/3 of eligible project expenses (or 80% for value-added agriculture projects or projects in an Economic Redevelopment Area).
The business must provide funding equal to 50% of the grant award (1/3 of project costs, 1/5 for value-added agriculture projects or projects in an Economic Redevelopment Area). Cash Match: 1/3 of project costs. 20% for Value-added agriculture projects.
20% for projects occurring in an Economic Redevelopment Area. BIA, 01 Business Development https://ne. amplifund.
com/Public/Opportunities/Details/17b158f0-83f4-434d-bdd5-2db263059370 Submission Timeline Additional Information Applications are accepted on a fiscal year basis from July 1st through June 30th or until funds are exhausted. Other Submission Requirements Program Overview and Guidelines: https://opportunity. nebraska.
gov/programs/business/nif-prototype-grants/ Question Submission Information Question Submission Additional Information Questions may be directed to: Additional information: https://opportunity. nebraska. gov/bia Additional Eligibility Information Eligible applicants are for-profit businesses with less than 500 employees that are conducting product development in the state of Nebraska.
Additional Information URL https://opportunity. nebraska. gov/amplifund/ Additional Information URL Description General and Program specific Amplifund user guides and videos can be found at https://opportunity.
nebraska. gov/amplifund/. Individuals, who are hearing and/or speech impaired and have a TTY, may contact the Department through the Statewide Relay System by calling (800) 833-7352 (TTY) or (800) 833-0920 (voice).
The relay operator should be asked to call DED at (800) 426-6505 or (402) 471-3111.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses based in Nebraska. Requires a minimum of 50% matching funds from the applicant. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Nebraska Innovation Fund (NIF) Prototype Grant is funded by Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Nebraska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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