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DED Announces $10 Million of Awards through Rural Community Recovery Program

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The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $10 million to 11 recipients through the Rural Community Recovery Program (RCRP). The Nebraska Legislature authorized this one-time program through LB 1412 in 2023. RCRP is funded with Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

All RCRP funds are being awarded to applicants with projects located in communities disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The awards will support the rehabilitation or adaptive reuse of vacant or abandoned property.

Rural communities across Nebraska have a profound need for new and improved public amenities and affordable housing. RCRP is proof of this need, as DED received 60 letters of intent to apply and 49 full applications through RCRP. Applicants requested more than $43 million for an array of well-considered projects, resulting in an especially competitive evaluation process.

Rural Community Recovery Program Awards
RecipientProjectRCRP Award
City of AlbionPublic park expansion and sidewalk updates$1,000,000
City of AlmaPublic auditorium renovations$990,000
City of BeatricePublic park renovations$985,000
City of David CityPublic sports complex renovations$630,000
City of FranklinPublic park renovations$535,000
City of McCookPublic park expansion and renovations$1,500,000
City of North PlatteDevelop properties for affordable housing construction$1,250,000
City of Pawnee CityPublic park renovations$535,000
City of St. PaulPublic park renovations$875,000
City of WaynePublic park renovations$1,370,000
Hastings Community Redevelopment AuthorityDevelop property for affordable housing construction$330,000
Total$10,000,000

More information about the Rural Community Recovery Program can be found at: https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/housing/rcrp/.