(KLZA)--The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded nearly $14.2 million in Community Development Block Grant funds to 38 projects in 33 communities through the 2025 Downtown Revitalization, Planning, and Public Works opportunities. 

Money for these awards come from the state’s 2025 CDBG allocation and carryover from prior years. No additional funding cycles are planned for the 2025 CDBG Program. 

The next application cycle for all other categories is planned to open in July 2026.
The CDBG program provides funds to help communities tackle projects that enhance local vitality, public health and safety, economic well-being, and quality of life. 

The program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 

2025 CDBG Program Awardees for Downtown Revitalization totaled ($2,175,000) 

Tecumseh ($435,000) to address the elimination of slum and blight conditions within its downtown business district. 

2025 CDBG Planning Program Awardees included ($547,250) 
Pawnee City ($53,000) to update their comprehensive plan. 
2025 CDBG Public Works Program Awardees included ($11,450,981) 
Brock ($630,000) for a street improvement project, including ADA sidewalk improvements. 
DuBois ($598,000) for a street improvement project, including ADA sidewalk improvements. 
Nebraska City ($630,000) for a street improvement project. 
Steinauer ($291,997) for a sidewalk and street improvement project.