The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Economic Assistance Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (“DHHS"), is issuing this Request for Applications (“RFA") for the purposes of entering into grant agreement(s) (“subaward" or “subawards") and awarding federal TANF funds and state funds to an eligible and qualified entity to administer crisis pregnancy services.
Successful applicants will be experienced in the Statewide administration of pregnancy support services and must be the administrator of a network of providers and not providing pregnancy support services directly. Individuals and for-profit entities may not apply for this funding.
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) for the purposes of entering into grant agreement(s) and awarding state funds to eligible and qualified entity(ies) to provide non-embryonic stem cell research. This funding opportunity is open only to Nebraska research institutions (sponsoring institution). Preference will be given to funding proposals submitted by Nebraska institutions that have an ongoing, large-scale research program that is conductive to the completion of a complex project in stem cell research that does not use human embryonic stem cells. The leader of a project is the “principal investigator". Researchers with a doctoral degree in science (PhD or equivalent), or a professional degree in a medical field (MD, DMD, DVM, or similar) are eligible to submit a proposal to the Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee as a Principal Investigator. The Principal Investigator must be employed at an institution in Nebraska that meets the criteria for a sponsoring institution (see above). Researchers that are classified as post-doctorates or fellows are not eligible to apply.
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) for the purposes of entering into grant agreement(s) and awarding federal funds to eligible and qualified entity(ies) to support community level strategies to address children and youth health priorities. This funding opportunity is open only to “non-federal entities" as set forth in 45 CFR § 75.2 or 2 CFR § 200.69. A “non-federal entity" is limited to local governments, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations. For profit entities and individuals are not eligible to apply for this funding.
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Adolescent and Reproductive Health Program is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) for the purposes of entering into grant agreement(s) and awarding federal funds to eligible and qualified entity(ies) to support community level activities to address Priority 2 of the Nebraska Priorities in the Adolescent Health Domain, through outreach and education efforts, youth advisory councils/committees, staff professional development opportunities, and youth-friendly clinic updates. The intended outcome is to increase adolescents' utilization of reproductive health services. This funding opportunity is open only to “non-federal entities" as set forth in 45 CFR § 75.2 or 2 CFR § 200.69. A “non-federal entity" is limited to local governments, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations. For profit entities and individuals are not eligible to apply for this funding.
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services (“DHHS") Nebraska Homeless Assistance Program (“NHAP"), is issuing this Request for Applications (“RFA") for the purposes of entering into grant agreement(s) (“grant" or “grants") and awarding state funds to an eligible and qualified entity to provide Social Security Income (“SSI") and Social Security Disability Income (“SSDI") Outreach, Access, and Recovery (“SOAR") services.
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services, (“DHHS") Nebraska Homeless Assistance Program (NHAP), is issuing this Request for Applications (“RFA") for the purposes of entering into grant agreement(s) (“subaward" or “subawards") and awarding federal funds to an eligible and qualified entity to provide homeless assistance services.
The Nebraska Cancer and Smoking Disease Research Program was created by the Nebraska Legislature in 1981, when one-cent (1¢) of the tax per pack of cigarettes sold in the state was designated to fund the program.
A portion of the revenue generated from the tax also funds the University of Nebraska Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases and the Cancer Registry at the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services.
The remainder is awarded to all campuses of the University of Nebraska and Creighton University which compete annually for the funds.
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health (“DHHS") Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCDD, or Council), is issuing this Request for Applications (“RFA") for the purposes of entering into grant agreement(s) (“subaward" or “subawards") and awarding federal funds to an eligible and qualified entity to improve the lives for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or family and community members.
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health (“DHHS") Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCDD, or Council), is issuing this Request for Applications (“RFA") for the purposes of entering into grant agreement(s) (“subaward" or “subawards") and awarding federal funds to an eligible and qualified entity to increase knowledge on the Home and Community-Based Services Final Settings Rule for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and family members.
ServeNebraska, the Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the purposes of entering into grant agreement(s) for awarding federal funds for the operation of AmeriCorps programming.
Applications will be accepted from February 9 through March 8, 2024.
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The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services (“DHHS") SNAP Next Step Employment and Training Program, is issuing this Request for Applications (“RFA") for the purposes of entering into grant agreement(s) (“Subaward" or “Subawards") and awarding federal funds to an eligible and qualified entity to provide important job training and educational options for low-income adults including those on or eligible for SNAP.
Funds are made available to public health clinics to provide clinical training for staff and/or to purchase colposcopy equipment as a means to ensure seamless access to follow-up procedures with a colposcope after an abnormal Pap test.
Professionals throughout Nebraska working in child care are eligible for a workforce stipend and loan repayment grants to alleviate hardships in a vital community sector. Additionally, upcoming funds will be available to expand child care access for existing and new providers with the Business and Child Care Partnership Grant.
This document summarizes goals and initial planning for programs assigned to DHHS and included in Neb. Rev. Stat. 84-901.03, signed by Governor Ricketts on April 13, 2022. This bill appropriated funds allocated to the State of Nebraska from the Federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund pursuant to the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The Guidance Document is current as of June 13, 2022.
Additional information on Rescue Plan programs - including any related notices of funding availability - will be published here as available.
Through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has been granted $5,000,000 to award up to $2,500/semester scholarships to Nebraska Nursing Students. These scholarships will help to reduce barriers to entry in the nursing field and grow Nebraska's public health workforce. Each scholarship recipient will play a vital supporting role in rebuilding Nebraska's public health infrastructure and will advance the state's recovery from COVID-induced nursing shortages.