NEF grantee programs are located across Nebraska with businesses in all counties having access to training, technical assistance and loans.

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Catholic Charities began in 1926 with the Juan Diego Center (JDC) of Catholic Charities (CC) being added in 1990 to serve the South Omaha area with emphasis on the Hispanic community The JDC Micro business Training and Development Project began in 1994. The goal of this training is to create opportunities for individuals to improve their self-sufficiency through self-employment and to promote economic growth in South Omaha and surrounding areas through development of small business enterprises.

CWE: Center for Women Entrepreneurs (Training, business coaching, loans)
E-mail:  jphelan@midwestchildcare.org

E-mail: rwallace@cdr-nebraska.org

Community Development Resources (CDR) is a non-profit, certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides loans, business training and technical assistance to Micro-entrepreneurs, small business owners and community development projects throughout Nebraska. Read More  

The Nebraska EDGE (Enhancing, Developing and Growing Entrepreneurs) Program works with Nebraska communities and organizations to further develop local small business support networks and provides education and skill development for individuals wanting to start or expand a business idea. 
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GROW Nebraska is a statewide, non-profit marketing and training program that focuses on providing low-cost training to and market access for Nebraska's entrepreneurial businesses.  Read More

Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation's (HCCDC) Commercial Department's mission is to help promote self-sustaining, long-term economic and community development in rural areas.  Read More

Lincoln Action Program is a non-profit organization that provides loans, business development training, and business coaching to potential and current business owners throughout Lancaster and Saunders counties. Read More

The Rural Enterprise Assistance Project (REAP) is a program of the Center
for Rural Affairs, a private, non-profit organization that provides loans, training,
one-on-one counseling and networking opportunities for Nebraska entrepreneurs on a statewide rural basis.  Read More

West Central Nebraska Development District (WCNDD) was originally organized in 1974 as a voluntary association of local governments with the purpose of promoting intergovernmental cooperation and by communication, planning, coordination and technical assistance servicing this 18-county district by dealing with community and economic development needs that affect the district. WCNDD offers both business coaching and small business loans to prospective and existing businesses in the district.