Adopts the Neighborhood Empowerment Act to support local community initiatives.

The Neighborhood Empowerment Act allocates five million dollars annually from the General Fund for grants to neighborhood associations in Nebraska. These grants aim to enhance community engagement, infrastructure, safety, economic development, and quality of life. The Department of Economic Development oversees the grants, ensuring they are used for community projects, not salaries, political activities, or non-public good endeavors. Neighborhood associations must submit reports on grant usage and impact. The act also establishes an advisory board to provide feedback on the program.

Adopts the Neighborhood Empowerment Act to support local community initiatives.

The Neighborhood Empowerment Act allocates five million dollars annually from the General Fund for grants to neighborhood associations in Nebraska. These grants aim to enhance community engagement, infrastructure, safety, economic development, and quality of life. The Department of Economic Development oversees the grants, ensuring they are used for community projects, not salaries, political activities, or non-public good endeavors. Neighborhood associations must submit reports on grant usage and impact. The act also establishes an advisory board to provide feedback on the program.