NEBRASKA- June 15th, 2020, businesses can begin to apply for more relief. Governor Pete Ricketts and State officials provided updates on Friday for several new grant programs.
The relief money is first-come, first served. They urge all possible recipients to apply right away.
Combined, the programs will award $387 million in grants, using federal coronavirus relief dollars, to help get the Nebraska economy growing in the coming weeks and months.
The new programs will be administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) in partnership with the Nebraska Departments of Labor (NDOL) and Agriculture (NDA).
For a quick guide through the program use this link: NE Chamber DED Stimulus Program Quick Guide
Small Businesses Stabilization Grant Program
- 5-49 employees and business was impacted by the coronavirus.
- Must meet certain eligibility requirements
- Small Businesses can apply here: https://getnebraskagrowing.nebraska.gov/nebraska-small-business-stabilization-grant
The Livestock Producers Stabilization Grant Program
- Provide grants to eligible livestock producers with 1-10 employees
- Endured revenue or employment loss due to the pandemic.
- Livestock Producers Can apply here: https://getnebraskagrowing.nebraska.gov/ag-grants/
For all other information on these grant programs and others being provided through the coronavirus relief fund visit: https://getnebraskagrowing.nebraska.gov/
