The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health (DHHS) is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) for the purposes of entering into Grant agreement(s) and awarding state funds to an eligible and qualified agency to provide legal services for individuals at risk of or experience homelessness. Applicants must be a local government, Indian Tribe, an institution of higher education, or a non-profit organization. Additional eligibility criteria are listed below.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Eligible entities include local governments, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and non-profit entities. Individuals and for-profit organizations may not apply for this grant funding. To be eligible for funding, entities must:
- Be exempt from taxation under Section 501© (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or represent a number of eligible applicants.
- Not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, sex, race, color or national origin, gender identity or gender orientation
- Provide legal services as defined in 24 CFR 576.105(a)(1)(vi) in all 93 counties in Nebraska
- Operate a drug-free premises.
To apply, an entity must fully complete Form 1: Application, Work Plan, and Budget and submit it electronically to DHHS.Grants@nebraska.gov. Applications that do not contain the required information may be rejected. DHHS reserves the right to evaluate Applicants and award funds in a manner utilizing criteria selected at DHHS' discretion and in the best interest of meeting the objectives of the funding involved.