Omaha Businesses Get $5M Relief | Omaha News

Omaha’s new $5 million relief fund is here to help local businesses survive streetcar construction chaos. The Nebraska Enterprise Fund, backed by private money and the Streetcar Alliance, rolled out three phases: first, $10K grants to 27 businesses hit hardest; second, another $10K grant plus a no-payment-loan up to $50K for those with 10%+ revenue drops (payments start Jan 2028); third, low-interest ($2%) $100K loans for newer businesses along the route. Business owners like Sam Morley say it’s a lifeline covering staff and lost sales. Over 75 apps already in — apply via phone — and a town hall on Aug 17 at 5 PM lets grantees share their stories. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b921567e4734fc90