Rental Assistance Program

Program Overview

The Rental Incentive Program provides up to $500 per month for 6 months in rental assistance to new businesses opening in the expanded Historic Downtown District. The loan is forgiven once the business has been in operation for two years. A business plan plus two years of projected financials are required at the time of application. For additional details, please contact the Economic Development Office at 308-254-8455 or the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce at 308-254-5851.

Business Plan

Information and sample business plans can be found through the Small Business Administration

Application Process

  • An application can be downloaded and printed. Please submit applications, business plan and projected financials to the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce, 740 Illinois St, Sidney, NE
  • The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee determines eligibility into the program