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Nebraska Small Business Grants 2026

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ImagiNE Nebraska Act – Clean Energy and Manufacturing Investment Incentive

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Nebraska Small Business Grants 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

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ImagiNE Nebraska Act – Clean Energy and Manufacturing Investment Incentive

Omaha Small Business Support Layer

Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Support

Nebraska Advantage Research and Development Tax Credit (Professional Services R&D)

Nebraska Biodiesel Tax Credit Act

Nebraska SBA Woman Owned Business Certification

Nebraska Dollar and Energy Saving Loan Program

Ho-Chunk Community Capital Small Business Lending

Nebraska State Soccer TOPSoccer Grants

Nebraska SSBCI CDFI Loan Participation Program

Nebraska Senior Community Service Employment Program

Nebraska Worker Training Grant Program (NDOL)

Nebraska Microenterprise Assistance Program – Technical Assistance (Professional Services)

Nebraska State Energy Program (SEP)

Game On Sports Grants

Lincoln Small Business Assistance Layer

Nebraska Business Development Resource Layer

Omaha 100 Small Business Loans

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Registered Establishment Licensing Support

Nebraska DHHS – Grant Funding Opportunities (Health and Human Services)

Nebraska DHHS – Restoration Enhancement Program (REP) for Child Care Providers

GROW Nebraska Women's Business Center B.A.I.L. Office Hours

ImagiNE Nebraska Act – Agriculture and Food Processing Investment Incentive

Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Employer Support

Nebraska Advantage Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit

Nebraska Business Innovation Act Support Layer

Midlands African Chamber Business Programs

GROW Nebraska Women's Business Center

Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Services

CDBG Downtown Revitalization – Restaurant and Food Service Business Support

Easterseals Nebraska Ticket to Work

Nebraska SBDC – Business Consulting for Education Entrepreneurs

Nebraska APEX Accelerator Native-Owned Business Contracting Assistance

University of Nebraska at Kearney Big Idea UNK

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Cultivator Licensing Pathway

Nebraska Accredited Job Training Act Grant

ImagiNE Nebraska Act – Professional Services Investment Incentive

City of Lincoln BIPOC, Women, and LGBTQ-Owned Business Directory

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licensing Pathway

Nebraska VR Supported Self-Employment

Nebraska 4-H INVENTURE Day

USDA Domestic Hemp Production Program for Nebraska Producers

Nebraska Microenterprise Assistance Program – Technical Assistance (Restaurants)

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