DED Opens Applications for Funding under 2024 Program Year of the Middle Income Workforce Housing Fund
16 Jan 2025
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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.
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