Community IT Planning and Mini Grant Program

"The KBR TechKnowledge Coalition Technology Plan identified the desire, not just the need, for additional technology, training and support. So far the action plan has resulted in more class offerings, two community websites and a new technology retail store."

--Patty Barstow

“ We are profoundly thankful to the Nebraska InformationTechnology Commission for their support and 'seed money' for the planning that we want to do and must do to maintain the viability of the Edgar community."

--Pam Maynard

Technologies Across Nebraska worked with 21 communities or regional groups from 2002-2005 to develop technology plans. The impact of the program has been significant. Two communities received grants totaling over $400,000 to implement their plans. A new business started in a third community. Several communities now have broadband services available. Other communities focused on the technology needs of small businesses, offering e-commerce and technology training. One community developed a video conferencing center available to local businesses and residents. One community is exploring the creation of an online mall. Another focused on making the county Web site more accessible and user-friendly.

2004-2005 Participants

Chappell, Cheyenne County, Cuming County, Hartington, Kearney, and Nemaha County joined the IT Planning and Mini Grant in the fall of 2004.

2003-2004 Participants

Dakota City, Hastings, Homer, Lexington, Maskell, and Valley County are participating in the 2003-2004 IT Planning and Mini Grant Program. Seward also joined the program in the spring of 2004.

2002-2003 Participants

Alliance (Box Butte County), Crawford-Harrison, Custer County, Edgar, Fillmore County, Keya Paha/Brown/Rock Counties, the West Point area, and York participated in the 2002-2003 pilot program.

Community IT Planning Workbook

The Community IT Planning Workbook simplifies the IT planning process.