The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health (“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.
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Request For Applications
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Economic Assistance, Childcare and Development Fund Program. (“DHHS"), 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 for a one-time start-up grant to nursing homes or assisted-living facilities to develop an intergenerational childcare facility in which nursing services or assisted living facility services and childcare are provided. A more detailed description may be found in Project Description, Section 2.
This funding opportunity is open 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 may also apply for this funding. Individuals may not apply for this grant funding. All entities that apply for this funding MUST meet the following requirements:
Preference will be given to applicants serving a rural area as described in Neb. Rev. Stat § 81-1288.
Request for Applications
Addendum 1 - List of Applicants
Eligible entities include local governments, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit entities. Individuals and for-profit organizations may not apply for this grant funding. Applicants must be located in one of the following cities to be eligible for this funding:
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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.