NebraskaCreative district partners affect community center grant eligibility
Municipalities seeking community center grants face a creative district partnership rule, while any tribal government may apply using department forms.
What it does
During the stated period, municipalities need a certified creative district partner to qualify for a community center grant, and they must meet the other eligibility rules.
When awarding grants, the department gives preference to municipalities partnered with certified creative districts. Grant amounts set by the Nebraska Arts Council must be at least $100,000.
Any tribal government may apply for a grant from the fund using forms developed by the department.
Argument forGrant preference and a $100,000 minimum could help qualifying municipalities partnered with creative districts fund community projects.
Argument againstThe creative district requirement could keep municipalities without a certified partner from qualifying for grants during the stated period.
More detail
A municipality must partner with a certified creative district to qualify for a grant during the stated period. This applies to municipalities seeking grants under the Civic and Community Center Financing Act. The municipality must also be allowed to receive a grant under the other rules in this section. The printed dates overlap: July 1, 2027, and 2023, and June 30, 2028, and 2024. The applicable period is unclear.
The department gives preference to municipalities partnered with a certified creative district when awarding grants. The preference and grant amount rules apply to grants under the Civic and Community Center Financing Act. For qualifying municipalities, the department may award grants in amounts set by the Nebraska Arts Council, which must be at least $100,000. The department must coordinate with the council on grant amounts. The printed dates for this subsection overlap: July 1, 2027, and 2023, and June 30, 2028, and 2024. The applicable period is unclear.
Any tribal government may apply to the fund for a grant. The application provision covers any tribal government. Applications must use forms developed by the department.
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History
- 2026
- Apr 17Approved by Governor Jim Pillen on April 14, 2026Became Law
- Apr 10President/Speaker signedPassed 2nd Chamber
- Apr 10Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026To Governor
- Apr 9Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0Passed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0. Result: pass.Legislature
- Mar 17Placed on Final Reading with ST65Minor
- Mar 17Enrollment and Review ST65 filedMinor
- Mar 17Enrollment and Review ST65 recorded
- Mar 6Kauth FA407 withdrawn
- Mar 6Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
- Feb 26Placed on Select FileMinor
- Feb 19Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
- Vote recorded Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial. Result: pass.Legislature
- Feb 9Placed on General FileMinor
- Jan 22Notice of hearing for January 30, 2026
- Jan 9Referred to Revenue CommitteeMinor
- Jan 8Kauth FA407 filedMinor
- Jan 7Date of introductionIntroduced