NEBRASKA- Well over 100 organizations in Nebraska are seeking state help to fund construction projects that were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The projects range from stadium improvements at Burke High School to an expansion of Joslyn Art Museum to a new sea otter exhibit at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

For now, it’s unclear how many will receive funding.

By the July 15 end of the application period, 125 organizations had requested a total of nearly $335 million through the recently enacted “Shovel-Ready Capital Recovery & Investment Act.”

Nonprofits related to the arts, culture or the humanities, as well as nonprofits that operate sports complexes, are eligible for the grants under the legislation approved by the Nebraska Legislature.

To qualify, the organization has to be a 501©3 with a capital project that was delayed due to COVID and provide “a positive economic impact in the state of Nebraska,” according to the program website.

Awards are limited based on a project’s estimated overall costs, within four tiers: A project that costs under $5 million can receive up to $1.5 million, for example, while a project that costs $50 million or more can get up to $15 million.

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