Celebrating achievements in community development across the state

(LINCOLN, NEB.)— Starting in 1974, the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has provided communities across the state of Nebraska and the country with the necessary resources to address development challenges. Throughout the week of April 17 – April 22, communities all over the country celebrated the accomplishments they have achieved which helped them prosper and grow.

At the State Capitol, Nebraska celebrated Community Development Week where Gov. Pete Ricketts, officials from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and entitlement communities (Bellevue, Grand Island, Lincoln, and Omaha) representatives met to recognize the efforts made in Nebraska.

Governor Ricketts began the ceremony by proclaiming the week of April 17 – 22 as Community Development Week in Nebraska.

The Governor then shared how the success of the CDBG program has helped the state over the past five years. This included over 250 projects completed and $78 million in CDBG funds invested in Nebraska. The funds were awarded to 117 communities and three counties.

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