2025 Opportunity Zones Assessment

This questionnaire is designed to assess each application based on qualitative factors, including economic distress, investment readiness, community benefit, and strategic importance to the state. The review committee will evaluate and assign scores according to these criteria. Please provide detailed explanations and supporting information in response to each question to demonstrate how your application meets these factors.

The expected awarded amount for these applications is $0.00. The system requires a requested amount greater or equal to $0.01. Please enter any amount into this field when completing your application. Opportunity Zone investments are made at the sole discretion of Opportunity Zone investment funds and their investors. Opportunity Zone investments are not administered or overseen by DED. Individuals are advised to seek professional guidance when making tax-related decisions.

Attn: Opportunity Zones Nebraska Department of Economic Development 245 Fallbrook Blvd, Suite 002 Lincoln, NE 68521

Statewide Relay System Individuals who are hearing and/or speech impaired and have a TTY, may contact the Department through the Statewide Relay System by calling (800) 833-7352 (TTY) or (800) 833-0920 (voice). The relay operator should be asked to call DED at (800) 426-6505 or (402) 471-3111. Resources General and Program specific Amplifund user guides and videos can be found at https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/amplifund/.