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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.

Our Mission

Bertrand 5-Plex Ribbon Cutting, Governor Pillen speaking to community.

Outsiders think rural towns are dying.

NOT ON OUR WATCH.

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.

Our Mission

Upcoming Events

December 5, 2024

SCEDD Board Meeting

Harlan County

5:30 pm CT

RSVP Required to admin@scedd.us

November 21, 2024

November HomeNE Webinar

2:00 pm CT

Registration Required

2023 Governor's Showcase Community

The Wood River Story!

Anyone who has the initiative to get things moving can be a community champion!

Let's start the conversation.

START THE

JOURNEY.

Anyone can be the champion for their community.

"It all starts with an idea and going for it.

If you don't step up and get involved, who will?"

Kim Felton-Canfield

Teacher | Wood River, NE

A Snapshot of SCEDD's Work in Communities

Aurora

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Covid Funding to support Aurora Boardworks manufacturing business. Downtown Revitalization (DTR) underway.
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Bertrand

New 5-Plex built for Bertrand Housing Authoriity utilizing the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) grant. Partnered with Community 4 Kids (C4K) to expand child care services.
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Blue Hill

Completed a Community Needs Assesment Survey to prioritize needs. Eight-year commitment to Nuisance Abatement realizing significant community progress.
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Central City

Awarded NIFA Housing Study Grant to include Commuity Needs Assessment Survey. $3.1M FEMA grant for community tornado safe room for community members and school.

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Franklin

Ongoing Nebraska Environmental Trust initiative to address vacant dilapidated homes. Pursuing downtown upper story living opportunities. Nine-year commitment to Nuisance Abatement realizing significant community progress.
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Hastings

Supoorting business growth and expansion for Pacha Soap and Western Reserve. A showcase community for upper story living!
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Holdrege

Continued housing development and rehabilitation through Rural Work Force Housing (RWFH) funding.
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Kenesaw

Started Nuisance Abatement program to invest in community revitilization. Awarded NIFA Housing Study Grant to include Commuity Needs Assessment Survey.
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Minden

Awarded Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund to convert vacant downtown building for upper story living. Workforce housing solutions discussed with employers on ongoing needs..
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Red Cloud

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Tourism Development awarded to enhance public spaces in the renovated Hotel Garber.. Ongoing Nuisance Abatement Program participant, realizing significant community progress.
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St. Paul

Pursuing park improvements and upgrades to community amenities through funding opportunities.
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Stamford

Ongoing Nebraska Environmental Trust initiative to address vacant dilapidated homes. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Grant awarded for Comprehensive Housing Study and Drainage Study.
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Superior

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Works grants to enhance city park and improve pedestrian mobility.
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Sutton

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Downtown Revitalization to remove architectural sidewalk barriers.
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Wood River

Awarded Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund to convert vacant downtown building for upper story living. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Works for Legacy Station.
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One Conversation at a Time.

Outsiders think rural towns are dying.

NOT ON OUR WATCH.

Upcoming Events

2023 Governor's Showcase Community

The Wood River Story!

Let's start the conversation.

START THE

JOURNEY.

Anyone can be the champion for their community.

A Snapshot of SCEDD's Work in Communities

Aurora

Bertrand

Blue Hill

Central City

Franklin

Hastings

Holdrege

Kenesaw

Minden

Red Cloud

St. Paul

Stamford

Superior

Sutton

Wood River

401 East Ave., 2nd Floor

PO Box 79

Holdrege, NE 68949

Contact Us

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