Community Development Assistance Act (CDAA)
The Community Development Assistance Act supports certified projects that use research-based strategies to improve community services in Nebraska’s distressed areas, funded by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
Funder: Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted as long as credits remain; open from January 16, 2026)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 in tax credits per applicant/project per fiscal year; total program cap $350,000/year; 40% state tax credit per eligible contribution
Summary: Provides Nebraska state tax credits for contributions to certified community development projects supporting local services and improvements.
Key Information: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until annual tax credits are exhausted; contributions made before project certification are ineligible.
Description
The Community Development Assistance Act (CDAA) is a Nebraska state program that incentivizes charitable giving to community development projects in designated areas of chronic economic distress. Administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), the program provides a 40% state tax credit to individuals and business firms for eligible contributions made to certified projects or programs. Eligible projects must be certified by DED and carried out by counties, cities, villages, or nonprofit Community Betterment Organizations (CBOs) to deliver community assistance or services such as employment training, human services, facility improvements, educational programs, and crime prevention.
