Funding and Grants
Grants and Funding in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
A free, sourced guide to the 37 grant, loan, and incentive programs that property owners, businesses, nonprofits, farms, and local governments in Scotts Bluff County can use- LB840, CDBG, TIF, the Rural Workforce Housing Fund, USDA Rural Development, SBA, NIFA, ImagiNE Nebraska, and more. Each program lists eligibility, funding terms, the documents you need, and the statute or agency rule behind it.
Check what a specific parcel qualifies for See all funding programs
Local programs
LB840 Local Economic Development Loan or GrantVoter-approved local-option tax revenue loaned or granted to qualifying businesses that...Tax Increment Financing (TIF)The property-tax increase created by approved improvements in a declared redevelopment...Micro Tax Increment Financing (Micro-TIF)A streamlined, expedited form of tax increment financing for smaller rehabilitation and...Scotts Bluff County Tourism Grants (Capital and Promotional)Lodging-tax grants for capital improvements at tourism attractions and for marketing...City of Gering Occupation Tax GrantGering occupation-tax grants for tourism promotion, visitor attractions, recreation...
State of Nebraska programs
Rural Workforce Housing FundState matching grants capitalize a locally administered revolving loan fund that finances...Nebraska Certified Creative District SupportCertification and grant support for arts, cultural, and creative-economy activity within...Nebraska Historic Tax CreditState income-tax credit for the certified rehabilitation of a historically significant...NIFA Homebuyer Mortgage and Down-Payment AssistanceBelow-market first mortgages (First Home, Welcome Home, Military Home) and 1 percent...Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and Nebraska Affordable Housing Tax CreditFederal 10-year housing tax credits, with a dollar-for-dollar Nebraska state match,...Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF)State grants for homebuyer assistance, rental development, rehabilitation, and...Weatherization Assistance ProgramNo-cost home energy-efficiency improvements for income-qualified homeowners and renters.ImagiNE Nebraska ActNebraska's flagship business-incentive: tax credits and sales, use, and property-tax...Nebraska Microenterprise Tax CreditA refundable income-tax credit of 20 percent of new investment or employment for very...Site and Building Development Fund (SBDF)Funds land and building acquisition, construction or rehabilitation, site preparation,...Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF)Matching grants to build, rehabilitate, or improve civic, community, and multi-use...Community Development Assistance Act (CDAA) Tax CreditA state tax credit equal to 40 percent of business contributions to approved...Panhandle Improvement Project Cash FundPanhandle-specific grants for county fairground improvements and small-village facility...Dollar and Energy Saving LoansLow-interest loans for energy-efficiency improvements to homes, businesses, farms, and...
Federal programs
CDBG Downtown RevitalizationFederal block-grant funds, passed through the state, for facade and building...CDBG Area Benefit (Low/Mod Income Area)This parcel sits in a HUD-designated low/mod-income block group, so CDBG activities that...Opportunity Zone Investment IncentiveFederal capital-gains deferral and, for long-held investments, exclusion of gain on...USDA Single Family Housing Direct Loan (Section 502 Direct)Direct, payment-assisted mortgages helping low- and very-low-income households buy,...USDA Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants (Section 504)Low-interest repair loans for very-low-income rural homeowners, plus grants (age 62+) to...USDA Multifamily Housing Loans (Sections 515 / 538)Direct loans (515) and guaranteed loans (538) for developers building or preserving...SBA 7(a) LoanSBA-guaranteed bank loans for working capital, real estate, equipment, refinancing, or...SBA 504/CDC LoanLong-term, fixed-rate financing for owner-occupied real estate and major equipment,...SBA MicroloanSmall loans up to $50,000 for working capital, inventory, supplies, equipment, or...USDA Business and Industry (B&I) Guaranteed LoanUSDA-guaranteed lender loans for rural businesses to acquire, construct, expand, or...USDA Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG)Grants to public bodies, nonprofits, tribes, and higher-education institutions for...USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)Grants and guaranteed loans for renewable-energy systems and energy-efficiency...Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Federal block-grant funds, passed through the state, for public works, downtown...USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan and GrantLoans and grants for essential community facilities- clinics, fire and police stations,...USDA Water and Waste Disposal Loan and GrantLoans and grants for clean drinking water, sanitary sewer, solid-waste disposal, and...SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan - Nebraska Drought (NE-20020-01)Working-capital disaster loans for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives,...
Foundation and other programs
Oregon Trail Community Foundation Competitive GrantCommunity-foundation grants to nonprofit organizations across the Panhandle for...Soroptimist Community Impact GrantSmall grants to county nonprofits for projects benefiting women and girls (education,...
Economic development and startups. Building or growing a business in Scottsbluff, Gering, or anywhere in the county? Start with LB840, ImagiNE Nebraska, SBA 7(a), and the Site and Building Development Fund, or ask about economic development consulting.