(KLZA)-- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development has announced 11 awards totaling $10 million through the Rural Community Recovery Program.
The City of Pawnee City will receive $535,000 for public park renovations while the community of Beatrice will receive $985,000 for public park renovations.
The Nebraska Legislature authorized the one-time program through LB 1412 in 2023. The program is funded with Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
All of the funds are being awarded to applicants with projects located in communities disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The awards are to support the rehabilitation or adaptive reuse of vacant or abandoned property.
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