HoChunk Community Development Corporation

11/25/2025

*****PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE*****

WINNEBAGO COMMUNITY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ANNOUNCEMENT

Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation is announcing the opening of a public comment period regarding its intent to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages (ICDBG) for Fiscal Year 2025.

The proposed project would fund public infrastructure improvements, including the extension of water, sewer, and electrical utilities on tribal owned land, to support the development of a new full-service grocery store in Winnebago, Nebraska. All ICDBG-funded improvements will remain in public ownership and are intended to increase access to healthy affordable food for Winnebago community members.

Community members, stakeholders, and interested parties are invited to learn the proposed Project and submit written comments for consideration.

Comment Period Dates:
Monday, November 24, 2025 – Tuesday, December 2, 2025

In-Person Public Hearing
A formal public hearing will be held on December 2, 2025 at 5:00pm at Woodland Trails Round Room, 214 Ho-Chunk Plaza N, Winnebago NE 68071 to provide an additional opportunity for public input.

How to Submit Written Comments:
• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: HCCDC 214 Ho-Chunk Plaza N., Winnebago NE 68071
• online: https://forms.gle/2FZ8h1wKv5dFeCyS6
All comments must be received by 5:00pm on December 2, 2025 to be included in the official record.

11/25/2025

*****PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE*****

WINNEBAGO COMMUNITY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ANNOUNCEMENT
Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation is announcing the opening of a public comment period regarding its intent to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages (ICDBG) for Fiscal Year 2025.

The proposed project would fund public infrastructure improvements, including the extension of water, sewer, and electrical utilities on tribal owned land, to support the development of a new full-service grocery store in Winnebago, Nebraska. All ICDBG-funded improvements will remain in public ownership and are intended to increase access to healthy affordable food for Winnebago community members.

Community members, stakeholders, and interested parties are invited to learn the proposed Project and submit written comments for consideration.

Comment Period Dates:
Monday, November 24, 2025 – Tuesday, December 2, 2025

In-Person Public Hearing: A formal public hearing will be held on December 2, 2025 at 5:00pm at Woodland Trails Round Room, 214 Ho-Chunk Plaza N, Winnebago NE 68071 to provide an additional opportunity for public input.

Information is included in the pictures of this post.

How to Submit Written Comments:
• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: HCCDC 214 Ho-Chunk Plaza N., Winnebago NE 68071
• online : https://forms.gle/BJsQ8sQtuPF9x5GB6

All comments must be received by 5:00pm on December 2, 2025 to be included in the official record.

10/29/2025

****UPDATE*****
12/1/2025

Vendor Registration is now CLOSED.

See you all Friday!!!!

08/18/2025

We're excited to announce that Michelle Parker, has been selected as HCCDC's new Executive Director! With her leadership, over 20 years experience with the organization and passion for community development in Winnebago, we are confident that Michelle will guide HCCDC into a new and dynamic chapter.

02/11/2025

Winnebago’s local non-profits, Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation (HCCDC) and Ho-Chunk Community Capital, Inc (HCCC) have partnered with Nebraska Enterprise Fund to be able to sponsor registration costs, transportation and lodging fees for 10-15 community members who are wanting to ignite your business potential with industry leading experts.

Use the QR Code and secure your spot and attend the premier Nebraska marketing conference, “Market Tech Conference” in Kearney, NE on March 25-26th. Learn latest trends in business development, marketing, AI, storytelling, SEO, video, social media and more!

HCCDC and HCCC are local non profits that helps small business owners and entrepreneurs create viable economic development through business training, technical assistance, promotion and education. For more information contact: [email protected] or [email protected].

08/08/2024

PRESS RELEASE

Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kristine Earth
August 8, 2024 402-878-2192


HCCDC RECEIVES $60,000 GRANT FOR WINNEBAGO FOOD SOVEREIGNTY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM


The Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation (HCCDC) recently received a $60,000 grant from the First Nations Development Institute of Longmont, Colorado. This award will support the efforts of the HCCDC’s Winnebago Food Sovereignty Internship Program.

The Winnebago Food Sovereignty Internship Program offers students in Winnebago opportunities to explore suburban agricultural methods, internship opportunities to explore agricultural careers, learn to sell produce, and foster community bonding through farming. This program aims to provide access to fresh foods for youth living in a food desert while also supporting health, sharing culture, and teaching employable skills. With support, Winnebago will build local food system resilience and strategically develop community infrastructure and workforce to improve tribal health. The garden beds project prioritizes climate-friendly agriculture solutions and utilizes community gardening as a resource-efficient suburban food solution. Kristine Earth, Executive Director of HCCDC says, “This grant can help increase local food production, allowing the Winnebago people to mitigate climate change effects and address food insecurity.”

Since 2000, the Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation has served as a centralized resource in the tribal community for planning and pursuing funding opportunities to continuously enhance the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. HCCDC is an independent 501c3 non-profit agency with a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of tribal members and community leaders. HCCDC’s mission is to enhance economic, educational, and social opportunities for tribal members in Thurston County. HCCDC's programs focus on housing development, quality of life improvement, expanding food sovereignty, uplifting small businesses, and offering financial services. For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.hccdc.org.

05/24/2024

03/19/2024

Today, Yield Giving and announced that HCCDC received a $2 million gift as one of the Yield Giving Open Call’s awardees working with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States! 🎉
This gift will serve as a catalyst for transformative change. It will empower us to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and innovate our programs to better serve our community. With this support, we can advance our mission with greater momentum, ensuring that every dollar invested translates into tangible and lasting outcomes for the Winnebago people.
Learn more: https://www.leverforchange.org/challenges/explore-challenges/yieldgivingopencall

05/29/2020

Hey Everyone! Our food is arriving a bit earlier today. We will be able to start handing out at 9 AM at the Farmers Market!