(KLZA)-- The City of Pawnee City will be applying for funds that could be used by residents to help rehabilitate homes.

City Clerk Tammy Stephens said Southeast Nebraska Development District representative Crystal Dunekacke addressed the Council last month on two types of programs that might help. The City can apply for a Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant in an amount of $250, - $350,000 which requires no match. This grant would also allow another village in the county to piggyback onto the grant if approved and there was interest there.

The other possibility is for a Community Development Block Grant, which is what Pawnee City has utilized previously.  

Following the discussion, the Council decided there could be an advantage to applying for the NAFTA funding. With an earlier deadline to apply, if unsuccessful, Pawnee City would still have time to apply for the CDBG funds. 

Stephens noted several people have come forward already to find out about the housing rehab program. Have people show interest in the program will help with the application.  

Pawnee City should find out in a few months if their application is successful.