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Notice of Public Comment Period: Proposed 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)October 18, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) – The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are soliciting public comments on the Proposed 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). Public comments will be accepted from October 18 – November 1, 2024. The CAPER pertains to the programs in the bulleted list below. It includes a description of resources made available; the investment of available resources; the geographic distribution and location of local investments; families and persons assisted; actions taken to affirmatively further fair housing; and other actions indicated in the State of Nebraska 2023 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development.- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)- HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)- National Housing Trust Fund (HTF)- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)- Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA)- Homeless Shelter Assistance Trust Fund (HSATF)- Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF)In addition to the above listed programs, the report will include references to the CARES Act funds allocated through the CDBG-CV, HOPWA-CV, and the ESG-CV programs. The proposed 2023 CAPER will be available electronically beginning on October 18, 2024, at opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/plans-reports/. All comments must be received by DED before the close of the comment period at 5:00 p.m. on November 1st. Mail written comments to: Nebraska Department of Economic Development, 245 Fallbrook Blvd, Suite 002, Lincoln, NE 68509-4666. Comments may also be submitted by email to ded.publiccomment@nebraska.gov with the subject line “2023 Proposed CAPER.” Individuals requiring sensory accommodations, including interpreter services, Braille, large print, or recorded materials should contact Laura Hart (308-202-0177 or ded.publiccomment@nebraska.gov).Los individuos que no hablan inglés y los individuos con discapacidad podrán solicitar ayuda y servicios necesarios para contactar el Departamento de Desarrollo Economico, 245 Fallbrook Blvd, Suite 002, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-4666, o ded.publiccomment@nebraska.gov. ... See MoreSee Less
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Investing in the Future

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Central Nebraska through community and business development.

Our goal is to make a difference in every county we serve by working together to keep our region strong and viable.

CNEDD provides business, community, and economic development services to the following counties in Central Nebraska: Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Custer, Garfield, Greeley, Holt, Keya Paha, Loup, Rock, Sherman, Valley, and Wheeler. 

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Goals of CNEDD

  1. Increase the net number of businesses in the CNEDD region to meet the needs of the community and workforce by 2026.
  2. Improve the quality of life and sustainability of Central Nebraska communities by 2026.
  3. Retain and attract more young people to Central Nebraska communities by 2026.
  4. Improve and promote tourism and recreational opportunities in the region by 2026.

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