The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is seeking applications for its Tourism Development (TD) Opportunity to provide investments in effective and affordable tourist attraction facilities to quality communities that are investing in long-term development.
Donor Name: Nebraska Department of Economic Development
State: Nebraska
City: Lincoln, Omaha, Bellevue and Grand Island
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2023
Size of the Grant: $433,000
Details:
Tourism Development provides a sound basis for assisting tourist attraction projects that have attracted significant financial support and are likely to have long-term positive impacts on their local and regional economies. Tourist attractions projects that serve both a regional and a local economy of community need are a key element in satisfying the state objective.
During the 2022 Program Year, all activities proposed in applications for CDBG funding in the TD Opportunity must meet the national objective of benefitting low- and moderate-income persons (through the subcategories LMI Jobs, LMI Limited Clientele) or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight in either an area (SBA) or spot basis (SBS).
Historic restorations; scientific and educational interpretive sites; cultural and heritage recreational sites/facilities; removal of architectural barriers that restrict mobility and accessibility to sites/facilities. Funding is for tourist attractions expected to draw 2,500 visits annually.
Funding Information
- Award Ceiling: $433,000.00
- Award Floor: $250,000.00
Eligibility Criteria
Every Nebraska county or incorporated municipality not designated as a CDBG Entitlement Community is eligible to apply for funding through DED. The CDBG Entitlement Communities of Lincoln, Omaha, Bellevue and Grand Island administer the program in their own areas.
For more information, visit NDED.
