​​​​​​​The Child Care Stabilization Grant, Nebraska Business & Child Care Partnership Grants, and the Child Care Workforce Stipend & Loan Repayment Grants​

It's easy to apply!

Our goal is to increase access to quality child care through the State of Nebraska. Child care is a vital sector and the grants are here to help alleviate financial challenges for the workforce, and supply further opportunity for those owning and operating child care businesses.

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Child Care Stabilization Grant

​Applications for the Child Care Stabilization Grant are now closed. Applicants will receive award determination information by June 30, 2023.

For assistance please refer to the following:​

• Frequently Asked Questions / Preguntas frecuentes
  
• Application User Guide / Guía del usuario de la aplicación​
• Proof of training in Prepare to Care / Prueba de capacitación en Prepare to Care
• Proof of certification in pediatric first aid and CPR / Prueba de certificación en primeros auxilios pediátricos y RCP​

For Additional Assistance

For assistance with issues not covered in the FAQs or Application User Guide, please email us at dhhs.childcaregrants@nebraska.gov​ and include your name, phone number, license number, and question.

​​Business & Child Care Partnership Grants​​​

Who can apply?

• Current Nebraska-licensed child care program owners looking to expand their license capacity
• Individuals, businesses, or community organizations starting a child care program

How to apply / Cómo Aplicar

To learn more about the Business and Child Care Partnership Grants, please review the following:

• Frequently Asked Questions / Las preguntas frecuentas​
  
• How to Apply / El documento sobre cómo aplicar​
  
• Startup App Info (For individuals, businesses, or community organizations starting a child care program) / Guía para la Solicitud de Nuevas Empresas
  
• Expansion App Info (For current Nebraska-licensed child care program owners looking to expand their license capacity) / Guía para la Solicitud de Ampliación
• Informational Session Recording in English / Informational Session Recording in Spanish / NE DHHS Programa para empresas y proveedores de cuidado infantil Sesion​
  

Nebraska Child Care Workforce Stipend & Loan Repayment Grants

​Applications for the Workforce Stipend & Loan Repayment Grants are now closed. Applicants will receive award determination information by March 31, 2023. 

​For Assistance