Funding

Identifying and securing project funding can be difficult and time consuming. We simplify the process allowing you to leverage grants to advance infrastructure projects without overextending budgets or leaving money on the table.

Finding Funding to Fit Your Project

Client Education

As trusted advisors, we explore all available resources to fund your project and explain the pros and cons of each. This enables us to tailor an individualized resource plan to help make your project possible.

Application Development

We assist clients in application development. This assistance takes the guesswork out of the process and ensures that the application is submitted successfully and on time.

Public and Private Funding Experience

We assist clients in application development. This assistance takes the guesswork out of the process and ensures that the application is submitted successfully and on time. 

Embedded in Funding Networks

Throughout the decades, we’ve developed close relationships with many of the funding agencies, allowing us to stay informed of funding availability, priorities, and program changes. We know how to prepare your application to make it competitive, not just eligible.

Our areas of expertise

CHOOSE SERVICE

Resource planning

  • Research
    • Grants
    • Low Interest Loans
    • Tax Credits
    • Statutorily Authorized Programs
  • Resource Plans
    • Resource Summary
    • Eligibility
    • Timeframe
    • Matching Requirements

Funding Agencies and Resources

NE Department of Economic Development

  • Community Development Block Grant Program:
  • Planning Category
  • Public Works Category
  • Tourism Development Initiative Category
  • Downtown Revitalization Category
  • Community Development Assistance Act
  • Local Civic and Community Center Fund 
  • Tourism Marketing Grant Program 

Statutorily Authorized Programs

  • Business Improvement Districts 
  • Local Option Sales Tax 
  • General Obligation Bonds 
  • Revenue Bonds 
  • Special Assessment Districts
  • Capital Improvements Planning 
  • Tax Increment Financing 
  • Lease-Purchase Agreement 
  • Joint Public Agency Act 
  • Railroad Transportation Safety District

What Our Clients Say

JEO has impacted the City of Hickman’s projects through the expertise of employees, such as Mr. Terry Meier, Funding and Community Development Specialist, with his knowledge of local, state and federal funding resources. It is with this funding assistance that the Hickman City Council has approved and adopted many of these projects and plans that have strengthened our city. 

Kelly Oelke, City Clerk/Finance Director, City of Hickman

Beginning in 2015, the Village of Firth worked with Terry Meier from JEO to fund a major sewer-lift overhaul project and a splashpad in our main park, and were awarded over $375,000 in grant funds. Terry guided the village start to finish through the grant processes. He is extremely knowledgeable about grants and other funding sources and is super easy to work with.  The Village of Firth has benefited greatly from Terry’s expertise and knowledge and is very grateful for his guidance through the funding process. 

Jill Hoefler, Municipal Clerk, Village of Firth