The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the 2024 program year of the Middle Income Workforce Housing Fund (MWHF). A Letter of Intent is required and due by February 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CT. The last day to submit an application is April 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CT.

The MWHF was established in 2020 as a source of funds to help develop quality workforce housing in Nebraska’s urban communities. Following successful program years in 2020 and 2022, the Nebraska Legislature allocated $12,500,000 in 2024 for a third MWHF program year.

Eligible applicants are Nebraska based 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) non-profit housing or related service organizations. Projects must take place in Lancaster and Sarpy counties, or within or adjacent to qualified census tracts in Douglas County. MWHF applications require a minimum match of 25% of the requested award amount ($0.25 per dollar requested).

More details about this funding opportunity can be found in the 2024 MWHF Application Guidelines at https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/housing/mwhf. A copy of the guidelines can also be requested by contacting Nick Dropinski at 402-580-0713 or nick.dropinski@nebraska.gov.

Letters of Intent must be submitted to nick.dropinski@nebraska.gov. Applications must be submitted electronically through DED’s Grant Management System, AmpliFund, at any time before the due date. The application can be found here: AmpliFund MWHF Application. Please refer to the Application Guidelines as well.

Individuals requiring sensory accommodations, including interpreter services, Braille, large print or recorded materials should contact Lori Cole at 402-471-3746 or lori.cole@nebraska.gov.

Los individuos no hablan Inglés y los individuos con discapacidad podrán solicitar las ayudas y servicios auxiliares necesarios para la participación de contacto con el Departamento de Desarrollo Económico, 245 Fallbrook Blvd., Suite 002, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-4666, lori.cole@nebraska.gov.