West Central Nebraska Development District
Local Solutions - Regional Impact
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
West Central Nebraska Development District, Inc. will hold a special meeting of the Administrative Board on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 beginning at 12 p.m. mountain time/ 1 p.m. central time. The public is invited to attend this meeting by calling +1 669 444 9171 or utilizing the Zoom virtual meeting software for remote access with the Zoom Meeting ID: 814 4679 0748 and Passcode: 968629. The agenda of the meeting will be the discussion/action for appointment of Executive Director.
DID YOU KNOW?
WCNDD Member Communities receive many benefits such as services at discounted rates, priority scheduling and more.
Click here to learn what becoming a member can do for your community.
ANNOUNCEMENT
WCNDD offers marketing services!
Call us today to learn more about our tailored marketing kit designed specifically for your community! Enhance your social media presence to engage with your community and attract visitors to your area!
GRANT WRITING
WCNDD has assisted many communities within the 18
county region to receive $65,032,421 of grant funds.
Learn more about funding opportunities for your community here. Give WCNDD a call to get a conversation started today!
CONTACT US
Call or email WCNDD today to learn more about what the agency can do for your community.
308.284.6077
akuskie@west-central-nebraska.com
333 E 2nd St.
Ogallala, NE 69153
-News-
WCNDD Writes Successful RAISE Grant to Benefit Lincoln County
Lincoln County was awarded $750,000 after a grant application written by West Central Nebraska Development District (WCNDD) was approved to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant.
The $750,000 will allow Lincoln County to explore the development of an alternate route for freight traffic associated with transload facilities and intermodal connectivity, create active transportation infrastructure, and improve existing infrastructure, including the inland port designation of the Nebraska International Port of the Plains. This project will allow Lincoln County to conduct planning activities including feasibility and engineering studies, environmental work, cost-benefit analysis, and community engagement.
“With this successful grant we were able to execute our agency’s vision, which is to be a respected force in our region and ensure that no community is left behind on receiving state and federal funding opportunities,” said Amber Kuskie, WCNDD executive director. “WCNDD is grateful to Lincoln County and its invested stakeholders for entrusting us with this opportunity.”
The U.S. Department of Transportation received almost $13 billion in requests for the $1.8 billion available for award this year. Only 38 of the 148 grants awarded were rural planning projects. While the City of Beatrice received implementation funds, the WCNDD/Lincoln County project was the only planning grant awarded in Nebraska.
WCNDD remains committed to working closely with local stakeholders, government entities, and community members in the region to provide local economic development solutions. For further information about WCNDD and its initiatives, contact Kuskie at akuskie@west-central-nebraska.com.
WCNDD 2023 - 2024 Impact Report Released
WCNDD's 2023-2024 Impact Report was announced in early June. The report outlines WCNDD's accomplishments including grants awarded, the regional housing study, the nuisance program and more.
Click Here to see the report.