Resources & Tools
Events Calendar
Find community events, trainings, workshops, PADD board meetings, and more happening across the 11-county region.
Exploring Housing Development in the Panhandle?
Our regional housing map brings together development opportunities across the entire Panhandle of Nebraska.
Business Resources
Loan Fund Application
Apply for gap financing through PADD's revolving loan fund.
Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC)
Get support with business plan development, financial projections, and funding guidance.
Center for Rural Affairs (formerly REAP)
Access financing, training, and technical assistance designed for rural businesses.
Sites & Buildings Directory
Search available commercial properties and development-ready sites across the region.
SourceLink Nebraska
Find resources and connections for starting, growing, or managing your business.
NEworks
Browse Nebraska job listings, recruitment tools, and labor market information.
Explore the Panhandle
Tourism & Visitor Information
Whether you’re planning a visit or looking for something to do closer to home, you’ll find links to regional and county tourism websites, downloadable visitor guides and trail maps, and information on state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites.
Government & Funding Programs
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED)
State resources for housing, business, and community development.
USDA Rural Development
Federal grants and loans for rural communities.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Federal funding to support housing, infrastructure, and community development projects benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.
Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD)
Regional health data and community health improvement resources.
6 Regions, One Nebraska
Regional Links
Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC)
Workforce training programs, construction trades certificates, and a commercial driver's license program.
Heartland Expressway Association
Updates on the 4-lane highway development connecting the region.
Public Transit
Bus routes connecting communities across the Panhandle, including service in Kimball, Sidney, Scottsbluff, Gering, and beyond.
Chadron State College
Panhandle Government Directory
Contact information for county commissioners, city councils, village boards, and clerks across the 11-county region.
Nebraska Panhandle Data Dashboard
A Collaboration between the Panhandle Area Development District and the Panhandle Public Health District
Stay Connected
Follow the impact across the Panhandle, learn about grant opportunities, and stay up to date on community news.