2023 Shovel-Ready Capital Recovery and Investment Act Application

LB818 and LB531 updated existing provisions of the Shovel-Ready Capital Recovery and Investment Act program, further described within Neb. Rev. Stat. §81- 12,221 et seq. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will provide grants to qualified nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations with capital projects that have been delayed due to COVID-19 or that will provide a positive economic impact in the State of Nebraska.

For program guidelines, please refer to: https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/business/shovel-ready-grants/

A qualified nonprofit organization means a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that: (a) Is related to arts, culture, or the humanities, including any organization formed for the purpose of developing and promoting the work of artists and the humanities in various visual and performing forms, such as film, sculpture, dance, painting, horticulture, multimedia, poetry, photography, performing arts, zoology, or botany; (b) Operates a sports complex; (c) Is a postsecondary educational institution in a city of the metropolitan class and partners with an organization hosting a regional or national event for purposes of infrastructure development related to furnishing and equipment for a health sciences education center, enhanced mobility by vacation of a public street, pedestrian safety, and construction of a community athletic complex; or (d) Is a county agricultural society with facilities located within the boundaries of a city of the primary class.

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.