Craig Chandler / University Communication
May 12, 2021
Lincoln, Neb. —The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Rural Prosperity Nebraska initiative, along with six Nebraska economic development and Chamber of Commerce organizations, has received more than $400,000 in funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, administered by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help businesses and communities respond to coronavirus.
Rural Prosperity Nebraska, a new initiative housed within UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, connects faculty, staff and students from across the University of Nebraska system with rural community leaders to understand and address issues and opportunities faced by rural communities. Nebraska Extension, a vital component of RPN, will work with the leaders to better understand ways in which the pandemic affected businesses and entrepreneurs in rural communities, to understand their needs, and ultimately to help them recover and thrive.