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GrantNebraska DWEE Hydrovac Grant Program 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score47/100
FundingUp to 50% of eligible costs; no total program ceiling or per-applicant dollar maximum is published on the current DWEE program page or application.
DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026; no clock-time cutoff is published on the current DWEE page.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska second-class cities and villages may apply through September 30, 2026; the controlling DWEE page does not publish a closing clock time or time zone. The grant may cover up to 50% of eligible hydro-vacuum excavation equipment costs. The official Form 26-026 requires municipality and authorized-contact information, applicant class, surrounding communities the applicant will assist, a cost estimate, the number of unknown service lines to be reclassified, Technical/Managerial/Financial Capability Survey status, and authorized local-official certification. A cost estimate must be submitted. Costs incurred before a signed DWEE agreement are ineligible, awardees must assist other communities with unknown-line reclassification, and federal Uniform Guidance conditions apply. Submission is by mail or email to DWEE. No N9+, QC Healthcare, or direct Dr. Miltie pathway is established.
Current statusOpenSource verificationSeptember 20, 2026
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