For City Council District 2

​​1.Grants and Funding Opportunities:

• Nebraska Small Business Assistance Act: Grants up to $25,000 for startups and $12,500 for small businesses. (opportunity.nebraska.gov)

• Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grants: Funding for product development and innovation. (opportunity.nebraska.gov)

• Turnback Tax Grants: Support for North and South Omaha cultural, safety, and historical projects. (cityofomaha.org)

• Development and Preservation Fund: Affordable housing and equity-focused project funding. (frontporchinvestments.org)

• Fund for Omaha – Omaha Community Foundation: Supports racial and social justice initiatives in minority communities. (omahafoundation.org)

• Minority and Women-Owned Business Program (MBE/WBE): Encourages the use of minority-owned businesses in federal grant-funded projects. (opportunity.nebraska.gov)

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2.Coaching and Mentoring:

• Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC): Free consulting for planning, finances, and strategy. (unomaha.edu)

• SCORE Greater Omaha: Free expert advice and mentoring. (score.org)

• Nebraska Enterprise Fund (NEST Space): Free coaching on financials, credit, and marketing. (search.ne211.org)

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3.Business Planning and Resources:

• GROW Nebraska: Marketing and training for businesses statewide. (grownebraska.org)

• Blueprint to Business Success: Workshops on financial projections and strategic planning. (sourcelinknebraska.com)

• Grants for Minorities in Nebraska – Instrumentl: Curated list of funding opportunities for minority business owners. (instrumentl.com)

• Free Grants for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses: Financial help for minority entrepreneurs. (womenandminoritybusiness.org)

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The resources above are key to supporting business growth and empowering entrepreneurs in Omaha. As a City Council member, Juanita’s role is to connect residents with these opportunities, advocate for equitable funding, and champion initiatives that foster inclusive economic development for all communities.​​​​