MEDC :: MEDC Receives $25,000 Grant

MEDC Receives $25,000 Grant

MEDC has recently been accepted as the newest outreach partner of the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA). NIFA created the Outreach Partnership Program to provide assistance for capacity development of local housing organizations.

"We are very pleased to award a $25,000 matching grant to McCook Economic Development Corporation as they utilize NIFA programs in creating housing opportunities for Red Willow County," said Ted Simpson, Director of Community Development. NIFA's Outreach Partner Program also provides training for the board of directors and technical assistance services for the housing program.

MEDC established the housing program through a capacity grant from the Department of Economic Development in 2001. Currently, MEDC provides quarterly Homebuyer Education classes and is applying for grants to develop a Purchase/Rehab/Resell program.

Officials involved in the housing committee of the MEDC include Rex Nelson, Executive Director; Denise Ringenberg, Housing Development Director; Becky Dutcher; Colleen Grant; Val Kircher; Randy Korgan; Gene Morris; Barb Ostrum; and Doyle Wineland.

NIFA's mission is to provide the people of Nebraska a broad range of financial resources and technical assistance for agricultural, residential, manufacturing, medical and community development endeavors.

For more information, contact Denise Ringenberg at McCook Economic Development Corporation, 308.345.5188 or .

For information on NIFA see www.nifa.org or call 402.434.3900