2024 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) Technical Assistance Application

Important Notice: Applicant Organization must use their own AmpliFund account to submit applications. Third Party Application Preparers must request to be added as a user to the Applicant’s own AmpliFund account in order to submit an application under the Applicant’s AmpliFund account. Please contact support@dednebraska.zendesk.com for assistance. The Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) was established by the 1996 Nebraska Affordable Housing Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§58-701 through 58-711). The Act was adopted to address the state’s affordable housing needs and called for a portion of the documentary stamp tax from Nebraska real estate transactions to be transferred to the NAHTF providing a resource to increase the supply and improve the quality of affordable housing in Nebraska and to encourage economic development and promote the general prosperity of all Nebraskans.

NAHTF provides funding for housing projects and technical/capacity building assistance to stimulate development of safe, decent and affordable housing.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DUE DATE IS THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024, BY 5:00PM (CENTRAL TIME) Pre-recorded Application Workshop: A pre-recorded application workshop will be available for viewing. See Application Guidelines for details. Open Office Hours: Check Application Guidelines for Timeline. Only Applicants and/or the Application Preparers with Pre-Applications submitted will be invited to attend.

No additional requirements for Technical Assistance Awards

A Pre-Application must be completed in order to be eligible for the full application. Housing Program Representative Regions: Please contact your Housing Program Representative for questions. To view the map of the Housing Representatives, visit https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/nahtf and click "Contact DED Regional Housing Staff". Application Guidelines will give guidance on accessing resources and submitting questions regarding the Application or use of AmpliFund.

Who is eligible to apply? 1. Local and Governmental subdivisions 2. State and federally recognized local or regional Public Housing Authorities or Agencies 3. Community Action Agencies 4. Community-based, Neighborhood-based, or Reservation-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organizations Applicants designated as 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) must upload their Federal Tax-exempt Letter of Determination to both the pre-application and full application. Applicants may be asked prior to award to submit their most recent Form 990 to verify they were an active tax-exempt organization at time of application submission. The Department uses Guidestar.org to verify non-profit active status and Form 990 submissions. Applicants are encouraged to keep their Form 990 submissions up to date so as not to risk losing their non-profit status.

For Assistance with the Grant Management System, AmpliFund, go to DED Grants Help Center: https://dednebraska.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/7931736146715-How-to-Request-Help Resources: General and Program specific user guides are found at https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/amplifund/ Weekly open office hours are provided by AmpliFund Support Team for AmpliFund specific questions. These are held every Thursday from 2:00-3:00PM (CT). See bottom of DED Grants Help Center page for Zoom Meeting Details. 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.