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Housing Studies & Infrastructure Planning

  •  Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) – Nebraska Department of Economic Development
    • See current Application Guidelines.
    • Housing Study Funding Typical expenses: Consultant fees, materials, printing. etc.
    • In 2025 Funding cycle, $50,000 was the maximum request.
  • Central Nebraska Economic Development District (CNEDD) –Microsoft Word – Housing Study Lite Draft Packet
  • NIFA Communities for Housing (C4H) – Communities for Housing (C4H)—a new initiative that replaces NIFA’s previous Housing Study Grant and Outreach Partnership programs
    • C4H Offers:
      • Grants up to $10,000/year for three (3) years
        • (1:1 Match is required)
        • $500 non-refundable application fee.
      • Ongoing Technical Assistance for planning, partnerships, and pre-development.
      • Peer cohort learning with up to five (5) communities.
      • Access to NIFA financing and other housing tools.

      Who Can Apply?:

    • Non-profit 501(c ) 3.
    • Local Housing Authority.
    • Planning Commission or Stand-alone commission.
    • Municipality of its instrumentality.
Housing Studies & Infrastructure Planning

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