(KLZA)-- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development announced the recipients of 15 grants totaling $1 million under the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund on Monday. Four communities are receiving grants for construction projects, and 11 are receiving funds for planning. The City of Falls City will receive a $265,000 Capital Construction grant for the Stone Street Amphitheater & Park project which will be an outdoor performance and gathering space designed to expand arts, cultural, and community activities in Falls City. The facility will include a covered stage, flexible green space, walkways, seating areas, shade structures, landscaping, and designated areas for rotating sculptures and public art. The space is designed to accommodate live music, theater, library programs, farmers markets, artisan vendor events, and community gatherings, while also serving as an inviting everyday space for residents, employees, and visitors to relax and socialize. The project is located on a 15,000-square-foot lot in the 1500 block of Stone Street within the Falls City Creative District, directly across from the Falls City Library & Arts Center and within walking distance of downtown retailers, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Its central location allows the park to serve as a natural gathering point that connects existing arts venues, businesses, and public spaces. By creating a dedicated outdoor venue where none currently exists, the Stone Street Amphitheater & Park will strengthen downtown vitality, support community programming, and enhance the overall visitor and resident experience in Falls City. The grant requires a $265,000 match which is already covered through donations. CCCFF grants support the development of public spaces and civic, community, and recreation centers—including multipurpose facilities with childcare services or other complementary uses. CCCFF is funded through a turnback of 30% of state sales tax generated by certain arenas and nearby retailers. The Falls City Creative District in March was awarded a $100,000 Creative District Development Grant by the Nebraska Arts Council. The project is made possible in part by a significant private donation from the Stalder Foundation and donation of the lot at 1500 Stone Street by the Novak family. Currently, no local taxpayer funding is planned to be used for the construction of the park.