The Bricks, Downtown Kearney, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
KEARNEY — The City of Kearney is opening the annual Downtown Rehabilitation Grant program.
This program has been developed to assist business owners, property owners, and developers whom wish to reinvest into their properties in the Downtown District. A 50% minimum cash match is required.
The Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program is designed to encourage renovation and preservation efforts for downtown buildings. Property owners may request funds to address various improvements, including but not limited to HVAC, fire sprinklers, electrical upgrades, facade improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, and other eligible renovation costs.
The full program guidelines and application can be found on the City’s website, https://cityofkearney.org/2264/Downtown-Rehabilitation-Grant, and can be found under Helpful
Links at the bottom of the home page or can be picked up at City Hall. For any other questions regarding the grant or application process please contact Melissa Dougherty-O’Hara, City Planner (308-233-3254). Applications (in a PDF format) must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 31st, 2025, to Melissa Dougherty-O’Hara at mdougherty@kearneygov.org.
Check out our website at www.cityofkearney.org
