2024 CDBG Public Works - Infrastructure

CDBG funds will be used for infrastructure projects. The purpose of the Public Works (PW) - Infrastructure Opportunity is to provide for a broad range of investments to communities investing in effective and affordable infrastructure that address strategic long-term developments. This Opportunity recognizes the importance of the availability and condition of infrastructure. Funded projects shall develop the state’s communities and counties by providing residents with basic infrastructure with the opportunity to maximize energy efficiency and provide a suitable living environment. CDBG funds that are requested for public infrastructure projects must meet the “residential in character” requirement per 24 CFR §570.483(b)(1)(i). During the Program Year, all activities proposed in applications for CDBG funding in the PW Opportunity must meet the national objective of benefitting low-and moderate-income persons (through the subcategories LMI Area Benefit and LMI Limited Clientele). Public Works projects that are eligible for funding for water or wastewater are those designed to address and resolve a specific problem/need that will contribute to the revitalization of a community or specific target areas that are contiguous and substantial, where there is a concentration of lower income families. Activities given priority are publicly owned water system improvements including, source treatment, storage and/or distribution improvements; publicly owned sanitary sewer collection; and/or treatment system improvements. When in support of any of the above activities, clearance activities may be undertaken. Applications that are submitted solely for reducing user fees or for possible cost overruns (if the project is funded by other resources) will not be considered for funding.

Nicole Bartels | Economic Development Manager Nebraska Department of Economic Development 245 Fallbrook Blvd., Suite 002 Lincoln, NE 68521 (402) 314-5852

Nebraska Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Guidelines 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/.