- Brainard School - Brainard NEIn 1935, Brainard was given a grant of $24,000.00 from the Public Works Administration (PWA) for the construction of a new school. The total cost of the school was estimated to be $52,000.00.
- Sanitary Sewers - Brainard NEA sanitary sewer construction project in Brainard, Nebraska was undertaken with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. Construction occurred between May and July 1934. PWA Docket No. 726