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Talent Proposals is a grant initiative from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development that funds innovative projects addressing workforce attraction and retention challenges in Nebraska as part of the Good Life Is Calling campaign.
The program offers three matching-fund initiatives: the Nebraska Talent Attraction Initiative, which funds communities and organizations recruiting out-of-state talent; the Nebraska Brand Together Initiative, which supports co-branded talent attraction marketing between the Department and communities or employers; and the Nebraska Thrive and Retain Initiative, which supports projects enhancing workforce engagement and talent retention of new Nebraskans.
Eligible applicants include Nebraska communities, businesses, and other organizations with creative proposals addressing workforce challenges. The application deadline was extended to December 20, 2024. Specific matching fund amounts vary by initiative.
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Talent Proposals - Nebraska Department of Economic Development * The Good Life Is Calling * The Good Life Is Calling Nebraska Talent Proposal Initiatives As part of theGood Life Is Callingcampaign, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development is now accepting proposals for three new initiatives.
These initiatives are an open invitation to communities, businesses, and other organizations to bring creative, large and unique ideas that help address workforce attraction issues in Nebraska. Miss our Q&A webinar on November 19th? View the recording here.
Attention: The deadline to submit Talent Proposal Initiatives has been extended to Friday, December 20, 2024. Nebraska Talent Attraction Initiative This initiative provides matching funds to communities and/or organizations to undertake innovative approaches to recruit out-of-state talent.
Nebraska Brand Together Initiative This initiative provides matching funds for co-branded, talent attraction marketing initiatives between DED and communities/employers. Nebraska Thrive & Retain Initiative This initiative provides matching funds for communities and/or organizations to develop innovative projects that enhance workforce engagement and encourage talent retention of new Nebraskans.
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Talent Proposals 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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