Panhandle Area Development District

A council of governments serving the 11-counties of the Nebraska Panhandle to improve regional competitiveness and enhance community vitality.

“One of the most important benefits of being a member of PADD is ACCESS TO EXPERTISE. If a community is looking at writing a grant application, grant administration, planning assistance or even research on possible grant resources, PADD is the first place to call. The staff is knowledgeable of what’s available and what’s required.”

PADD’s staff members have been EXCELLENT RESOURCES FOR OUR COMMUNITY. Their knowledge of state programs and assistance through projects has been priceless. I know we wouldn’t have accomplished many of our community improvement projects without their help.

Demographic Data

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Events

Announcements

Public Hearings for the Proposed 2019 Annual Action Plan

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is conducting public

February 28, 2019

Governor Ricketts to make stop in Scottsbluff

Governor Ricketts is scheduled to stop in Scottsbluff, NE as part of his State of the State Fly Around. The

January 11, 2019

NPPD Economic Development Services for 2019

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has finalized economic development activities for 2019. The goal is to assist communities with their

December 18, 2018

RESCHEDULED: 2019 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund Qualified Allocation Plan Public Hearing

December 3, 2018 (LINCOLN, NEB.) – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with an executive order from President Donald J.

December 3, 2018

Social Enterprise Fund Awards Grant to Buckboard Therapeutic Riding

The Panhandle Innovations and Investment social enterprise fund has awarded a $50,000 grant to Buckboard Therapeutic Riding Academy.

August 28, 2018

Change in Community Planning Staff

Daniel Bennett, Regional Planner, will be leaving PADD as of Friday, September 14th. Megan Koppenhafer has started and will be

August 28, 2018

Career Opportunities

PADD is now accepting applications for a Regional Planner!