Energizing Rural Communities...
One Conversation at a Time.
South Central Economic Development District (SCEDD) serves 13 counties in South Central Nebraska, focusing on community, housing and business development. We are committed to improving our communities, assisting in housing development, and offering assistance to businesses in the SCEDD region.
Is there a need for public infrastructure improvements? Is quality child care availability lacking? Is the downtown ready for a facelift? Is job growth limited by the shortage of housing?
Whatever your needs are, invite us to the conversation. SCEDD will walk with you and explore idea development, opportunities and resources to achieve your vision of a thriving community.
2024 Proven Steps to Success
Rural Community Recovery Program Grant awarded to the City of Franklin for City Park improvements. Rendering by Bush Designs.
Guiding Our Region Toward Opportunities
"Our City has a vision of where we want to be, and SCEDD has been our navigator through it all. "
Margaret Siel
Mayor | City of Franklin, Nebraska
Upcoming Events
March 27, 2025
SCEDD Board Meeting
Kearney County
5:30 pm CT
RSVP Required to admin@scedd.us
2023 Governor's Showcase Community,
2025 Update - Growth Continues in Wood River!
To meet the community needs, the City of Wood River applied for a CDBG Public Works Grant to continue redevelopment of the Legacy Station. This facility will now house the Senior Center, Library and Food Pantry, alongside the existing Stick Creek Kids Child Care Center.
Let's start the conversation.
A Snapshot of SCEDD's Work in Communities
