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Grants in Nebraska

Nebraska statewide grants & funding programs

Explore active funding opportunities from state agencies, cities, and local partners across Nebraska. Filter by category, agency, or keyword to find grants that match your project, business, or community.

5 programs currently listed in Nebraska • Updated daily

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NWNEN offers a 0% interest DPA loan to help low-income buyers bridge upfront costs.

Eligible for: Income-eligible buyers who contribute $1,000, complete education & purchase in service area

Deadline: Rolling

Interest-free, deferred DPA loans supporting first-time buyers in Lincoln.

Eligible for: Low- to moderate-income first-time buyers purchasing within Lincoln

Deadline: Rolling

SENCA offers DPA loans + rehab grants to support safe, affordable homeownership in SE Nebraska.

Eligible for: First-time buyers under 80–100% AMI purchasing in SENCA counties & completing homebuyer education

Deadline: Rolling

Affordable first mortgages for first-time buyers; can be paired with NIFA down payment assistance.

Eligible for: First-time buyers, veterans, or target-area purchasers meeting NIFA limits

Funding: Second mortgage up to 5% of purchase price for down payment and closing cost assistance; 10-year term at 1% interest for second loan.Deadline: RollingStatewideIndividualDown payment assistanceClosing cost assistanceAffordable mortgage

NIFA’s HBA program provides a low-interest second mortgage covering up to 5% of the purchase price for down payment & closing costs.

Eligible for: First-time buyers meeting NIFA income & purchase limits; must use NIFA first mortgage

Funding: Second mortgage up to 5% of purchase price for down payment and closing cost assistance; first and second mortgage combined financing options offered.Deadline: RollingStatewideIndividualDown payment assistanceClosing cost assistanceAffordable mortgage

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