Note for External Users
If you are an External User applying on behalf of another organization, you need to be added as a user to the applicant organizations account and have ‘Applicant Portal Access’. Verify you are applying correctly by reviewing these External User instructions.
Video Instructions
Opportunity Details and Project Information
- Provides an overview of the application cycle, including the close date and program manager.
- You will enter basic information on the applicant organization and user submitting the app.
Opportunity Details Section
Step 1: Open the URL to the Opportunity you plan on completing an application for provided by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
This homepage to the Opportunity is called the Opportunity Details page. Here you will be able to read more information about the Opportunity and who to contact for program specific questions.
Step 2: Click on the Apply button in the top right.
You will be brought to a page that asks you to either Register or Log In.
Step 3:
- If you do not already have an AmpliFund username and password, click Register.
- NOTE: If your Organization already has an AmpliFund account, do not Register, a User in your Organization needs to add you as a User to their account.
- If you have already started an application or have an existing AmpliFund username and password, enter your Email and Password, and click Login.
NOTE: If you chose Register, you will be brought back to the program application page upon completing registration. Once again, click the Apply button to begin the application.
Project Information Section
Application Information
Step 4: In the Application Information section, enter in your Application Name and Award/Contribution Amounts for the expected project.
NOTE: "Step Program Applicants should enter their Business Name within the Application Name field."
Requirements
See your program's guidelines to view the Award Requested (Grant Funds) minimums/maximums, and the Match amount/percentage requirements.
Primary Contact Information
The fields in the Primary Contact Information section will auto-fill with the details provided from when you registered. If the Primary Contact person is someone other than yourself, complete the correct Name and details in the required fields (replacing your information with the appropriate contact).
NOTE: The Primary Contact Information is the Primary Contact for the Applicant Organization for this application.
Step 5: Complete all "Primary Contact Information" fields including Phone Number. This information is for the Primary Contact, not the Applicant Organization. Once complete, click Mark as Complete.
NOTE: In order to successfully submit an application, all sections must be marked as Complete