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June 17, 2025
111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org
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The NENEDD offices will be closed on Thursday,
June 19, 2025, in honor of Juneteenth.
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Northeast Economic Development, Inc. Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. with the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District Annual Council of Officials meeting to follow. The meeting will be held at the following location: City of Norfolk Offices – Training Room, 309 N. 5th St., Norfolk, NE 68701
An agenda of the meeting will be available on the website, www.nenedd.org, under Board of Directors on or before June 23, 2025, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please call 402-379-1150.
Save the Date! Brownfields Grant Writing Strategies Virtual Workshop Coming August 2025
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Planning to apply for a U.S. EPA Brownfields Grant in FY 2026? We're here to help!
Register today for a free, two-day virtual workshop designed to help you craft a winning application.
What You’ll Learn:
This interactive workshop will provide grant writing strategies for:
- Multipurpose Grants – Unlock funding through combined annual appropriations and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funds
- Assessment Grants – Secure resources for environmental assessments with BIL and annual funding
- Cleanup Grants – Learn how to access BIL and annual funding for brownfield cleanup efforts
Whether you’re a first-time applicant or returning for another round, this workshop offers practical exercises and expert guidance to help your application stand out.
Who Should Attend:
- Local Governments
- Regional Districts & Councils
- Land Banks
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Grant Writers & Economic Development Advocates
Anyone passionate about revitalizing brownfields and fostering economic growth!
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The SS4A application deadline is approaching.
- June 26, 2025, by 5 PM ET: Deadline for all SS4A Grant applications. NOFO closes. Applications must be submitted in Valid Eval.
For more information, please visit the How to Apply page of the SS4A website. |
Updates to SS4A Frequently Asked Questions
Based on the questions received during the SS4A "How to Apply" webinars, we updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page of the SS4A website. New FAQs, as of May 21, 2025, can be found by searching for *NEW* in the title.
We encourage applicants to review the FAQs page as well as the SS4A website and its numerous application resources:
View past SS4A webinars on the SS4A Webinar webpage:
Established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program will provide $5 billion in grant funding over five years. Funding supports regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. |
The 2025-26 Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy
applications now open.
Child care and other early childhood issues play a huge role in workforce participation, business productivity, and the marketability of Nebraska’s communities. That’s why the Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy is seeking applicants from business, industry and economic development to join its 2025-26 class. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn alongside experts in public policy, advocacy and early childhood development, gaining skills that will help you influence policy decisions that directly impact the economic well-being of our state and the quality of life of all Nebraskans. The application window runs through July 18.
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| Time to apply: Applications open now |
It's go time! The LWCF (Land and Water Conservation Fund) program is now taking applications for the competitive grant round.
If you or the project sponsor are not yet registered, you need to do that first. We will respond within two business days so you can begin an application.
Materials for 2025 are available on both the LWCF website and the application portal. If you are a returning applicant, you will notice the guide is in a different format that rolls the application questions, scoring and attachments into one. The scoring tally is on page 35; check it out to stay informed!
The application portal will close at noon on Friday, August 22. Best of luck!
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Curious about starting or taking over a business? Join the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) for a free lunchtime event designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and future business owners.
- Location: Innovation Station Coworking Space, 122 N Main St., West Point, Nebraska
- Date: Thursday, June 19
- Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Why attend?
- Learn how to start or transition into business ownership
- Gain expert insights from NBDC professionals
- Get answers to your questions and map out your next steps
Plus — enjoy a free lunch and bring a friend!
This is a perfect opportunity to connect, ask questions, and take the first step toward your entrepreneurial potential in West Point and Northeast Nebraska.
While RSVPs are not required, they are appreciated to help us plan for lunch.
Questions? Reach out to Caio Brito at caiobrito@unomaha.edu
Check out the event listing on SourceLink Nebraska: https://sourcelinknebraska.com/event/why-west-point-why-start-a-business/
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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
2:00 pm CT
Last Chance to Join! |
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