FY 2024-2025 Microenterprise Lending Program

The objective of the Microenterprise Lending Program is to encourage and support the transfer of Nebraska-based technology and innovation in rural and urban areas of Nebraska in order to create high-growth, high technology businesses and to enhance creation of wealth and quality jobs. Award Ceiling: $1,477,000. Cash Match: At least 35% of Grant Requested.

Questions may be directed to: Nisha Avey, Small Business Assistance Manager (402) 853-1391 | nisha.avey@nebraska.gov Brad Kulwicki, Small Business Assistance Consultant (402) 480-9380 | bradley.kulwicki@nebraska.gov Additional information: https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/bia

Eligible applicants must qualify as micro-loan delivery organizations that have Internal Revenue Service (IRS) designation as a501(c)(3) or submit verification from an Attorney that the applicant operates as a 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6) organization.

Resources: General and Program specific user guides and videos can be found at https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/amplifund/. 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. The relay operator should be asked to call DED at (800) 426-6505 or (402) 471-3111.