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Douglas County opens $7 million visitor improvement grant cycle; applications due April 24
Summary
Douglas County announced a record $7 million balance in its visitor improvement fund for the 2026–27 grant cycle and set an April 24, 3 p.m. deadline for applications. Staff explained eligibility, review timelines and past awards while local cultural groups described tourism and attendance gains tied to earlier grants.
Commissioner Jim Kavanaugh, chairman of the Douglas County Board’s Community Services Committee, opened the meeting to review the 2026–27 visitor improvement fund grant cycle and urged eligible organizations to apply before the April 24 deadline. "We are proud of the ability of the grant process to equitably distribute funds," Kavanaugh said, noting a record balance of "$7,000,000 plus" for the upcoming cycle.
Catherine Hall, an assistant county administrator who oversees the program, said the fund is rooted in the Nebraska Visitors Development Act and is financed by a 2% tax on hotel and motel stays within Douglas County. "The funds are used to improve the visitor attractions and facilities in the county," Hall said. She outlined the schedule: applications are posted on the county…
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