Nonprofits and local government agencies that are District Administrators for certified Creative Districts may apply for up to $100,000 to support cultural tourism and economic development projects including construction, marketing, operational support, physical enhancements, planning, or programming.
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Get matched →The Creative District Development Grant provides funds to Creative Districts of Nebraska for projects that focus on significant cultural tourism and economic development.
Applicants must be a nonprofit or local government agency serving as the District Administrator for a certified Creative District. The applicant must have a minimum $10,000 annual operating budget; be an incorporated nonprofit physically located in Nebraska with current articles of incorporation on file in the Nebraska Secretary of State's office, or a subdivision of government; have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and Federal Unique Entity Identifier Number (UEI); and have received federal tax-exempt status. Divisions of government must submit a copy of the sales tax exemption certificate from the State Department of Revenue. Priority will be given to organizations in districts that have not received a Creative District Development Grant in the past.
The maximum grant request is $100,000. There is no minimum amount. The grant request does not require a cash match. Grant funds must be expended within two years after the funds are awarded.
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Applicants must apply through NAC's online grant system at www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/grants/. All certified districts will receive an access code to use when applying. If you have not received NAC funding in the last two years, you will need to create an account. The application requires a Project Narrative that addresses visitor impact, likelihood of enhancing attractions and increasing visitor potential, economic impact including job creation, impact on arts and creative industries, retention impact, and new resident impact.
For questions or to request an access code resent, contact Rachel Morgan or NAC staff at [email protected].