Workforce Retention & Attraction Grant
The Workforce Retention & Attraction Grant from the Nebraska Department of Labor supports efforts to keep Nebraska jobs and headquarters local during major out-of-state corporate ownership changes.
Funder: Nebraska Department of Labor
Due Dates: May 31, 2029: Final application deadline
Funding Amounts: Total pool: $300,000 | Grants awarded to eligible organizations within ten years of qualifying ownership change
Summary: Supports major Nebraska employers in retaining jobs during ownership transitions involving out-of-state entities.
Description
The Workforce Retention & Attraction Grant, administered by the Nebraska Department of Labor under the Grow the Good Life Act, is designed to help safeguard large numbers of Nebraska-based jobs when a major employer undergoes a change in ownership or control involving an out-of-state entity. The goal is to stabilize Nebraska’s workforce and maintain community vitality during significant business transitions by providing financial resources to eligible organizations supporting these employers.
