Nebraska Rural Grocery Support Program Doubles in Size, Aims to Prevent Closures

Nebraska Public Media, PBS, NPR

Mar 4, 2026

Discusses a grant program for rural Nebraska grocery store owners that offers both financial support and business management training. The grant program has expanded after a successful pilot. Describes the economic challenges for rural Nebraska grocery stores and the impact on area residents when one closes.

Access · Economics and the economy · Food security and nutrition · Funding · Nebraska