Resources

NENEDD/NED, Inc. works with a variety of organizations, agencies, and community partners to support housing, business development, and community growth throughout Northeast Nebraska. Explore the resources below to learn more about the programs, services, and partnerships available to individuals, businesses, and communities.

Business Loans

U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)

Federal grants, planning resources and technical assistance supporting regional economic development and resilient communities.

Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act (LB840)

State guidance on Nebraska’s local-option economic development tool, commonly known as LB840.

NPPD Economic Development

Utility and economic-development information supporting Nebraska communities, businesses and site-selection efforts.

Nebraska Programs to Start or Grow a Business

State business-development programs, incentives and resources for starting, expanding or relocating a business in Nebraska.

Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC)

No-cost and confidential business consulting, market research and training for Nebraska entrepreneurs and businesses.

Nebraska Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO)

Business financing and loan programs designed to support business growth and job creation in Nebraska.

SourceLink Nebraska

Statewide network that connects entrepreneurs and business owners with nonprofit, government and educational support organizations.

SBA Guide to Stating Your Business

Step-by-step federal guide covering planning, registration, funding, compliance and launch activities for a new business.

SCORE

Free mentoring, workshops and templates for small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

NDED Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programs

State business-development information and programs supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and business growth.

Nebraska Microenterprise Tax Credit

State tax-credit information for qualifying investments and employment growth by eligible microbusinesses.

Nebraska Enterprise Fund (NEF)

Small-business loans, training and technical assistance for Nebraska entrepreneurs and underserved businesses.

ImagiNE Nebraska Tax Incentives

Information on Nebraska’s performance-based business tax-incentive program and application process.

Invest Nebraska

Venture-development organization offering capital, programs and connections for Nebraska startups and high-growth companies.

Community Planning

Northeast Nebraska Development Network

Regional partnership connecting communities and organizations with economic and community development resources across Northeast Nebraska.

Nebraska Regional Officials Council

Regional organization supporting collaboration, planning and shared information among Nebraska public officials.

Nebraska Department of Economic Development

Official state resource for business, community, housing and economic development programs and funding opportunities.

Nebraska League of Municipalities

Training, advocacy and practical resources for Nebraska municipalities and local government leaders.

County Assessor GIS

Directory of Nebraska county assessor GIS and parcel-mapping resources for property research and planning.

Nebraska Department of Labor

Contact information and access to state workforce, labor-market, unemployment and employer services.

Location One Information System (LOIS)

Site-selection database and program information used to market available buildings, sites and communities in Nebraska.

USDA Rural Development

Federal loans, grants and technical resources for rural housing, businesses, infrastructure and community facilities.

Center for Rural Affairs (CFRA)

Programs, lending and advocacy focused on rural small businesses, farms and strong rural communities.

Nebraska Cooperative Extension / Rural Prosperity Nebraska

University-based research, education and community engagement supporting rural prosperity and local problem solving.

GROW Nebraska

Education, marketing and marketplace support helping Nebraska entrepreneurs grow and sell their products.

Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA)

Statewide financing and program information for homebuyers, renters, housing developers and property managers.

Nebraska Housing Developers Association

Professional association offering education, advocacy and connections for organizations working in affordable housing and community development.

NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska

Local nonprofit providing housing education, homeownership and community-development support in Northeast Nebraska.

HomeNE

Nebraska-focused housing information and resources supporting stronger communities and housing opportunities.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Federal housing information covering rental assistance, fair housing, homeownership, community development and local housing agencies.

Nebraska DED Housing Programs

Central directory for Nebraska housing programs and funding resources, including affordable-housing development initiatives.

Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF)

State funding resource supporting safe, decent and affordable housing development and nonprofit housing capacity.

HUD Nebraska Resources

Nebraska-specific HUD page for rental assistance, affordable housing, fair housing, homeownership and local contacts.

USDA Rural Development – Nebraska

Nebraska-specific rural housing, community, business and infrastructure programs, contacts and eligibility tools.

NIFA Homebuyers & Renters

Homebuyer and renter programs, education and financing resources available through NIFA.

USDA Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants

Loans for eligible very-low-income rural homeowners and grants for eligible elderly homeowners to address repairs and health or safety hazards.