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    Current Grant Funding Opportunity Announcements

    Request for Applications: RFA 5965 SNAP Employment and Training                          Applications Accepted Continuously

    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.

    Request for Applications

    Addendum 1 - Questions and Answers

    Addendum 2 - Questions and Answers

    ​Intent to Award

    Intent to Award January 2025

    Intent to Award February 7, 2025

    Intent to Award March 5, 2025 - Corrected

    Intent to Award March 18, 2025

    Intent to Award April, 22, 2025​

    Intent to Award May 13, 2025


    Closed Grant Funding Opportunities

    CLOSED: RFA R-3891 Intergenerational Childcare ROUND 1 FUNDING           ​          ​ Applications Due January 1, 2025

    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:

    1. Must provide documentation that applicant is a Nursing Homes as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat § 38-2421 or an Assisted Living Facilities as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat § 71-5903.
    2. Must provide documentation that the facility has not been cited for substandard quality of care during its most recent survey.
    3. Must provide certification to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
    4. Must provide a plan describing how the grantee plans to participate in the quality rating and improvement system described in Neb. Rev. Stat § 71-1956 within three years after the date the grant is awarded.

    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

    Intent to Award

    CLOSED: RFA R-3891 Intergenerational Childcare ROUND 2 FUNDING                      Applications Due March 14, 2025

    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 and individuals may not apply for this grant funding. All entities that apply for this funding MUST meet the following requirements:

    1. Must provide documentation that applicant is a Nursing Homes as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat § 38-2421 or an Assisted Living Facilities as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat § 71-5903.
    2. Must provide documentation that the facility has not been cited for substandard quality of care during its most recent survey.
    3. Must provide certification to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
    4. Must provide a plan describing how the grantee plans to participate in the quality rating and improvement system described in Neb. Rev. Stat § 71-1956 within three years after the date the grant is awarded.

    Preference will be given to applicants serving a rural area as described in Neb. Rev. Stat § 81-1288.

    Request For Application

    Addendum 1: Language Change

    CLOSED: RFA R-3891 Intergenerational Childcare ROUND 3 FUNDING                      ​Applications Due May 23, 2025

    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 and individuals may not apply for this grant funding. All entities that apply for this funding MUST meet the following requirements:

    1. Must provide documentation that applicant is a Nursing Homes as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat § 38-2421 or an Assisted Living Facilities as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat § 71-5903.
    2. Must provide documentation that the facility has not been cited for substandard quality of care during its most recent survey.
    3. Must provide certification to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
    4. Must provide a plan describing how the grantee plans to participate in the quality rating and improvement system described in Neb. Rev. Stat § 71-1956 within three years after the date the grant is awarded.

    Preference will be given to applicants serving a rural area as described in Neb. Rev. Stat § 81-1288.

    Request for Applications

    CLOSED: RFA R-3320 25-26 SOAR Grant                                                     ​​​Applications Due February 5, 2025

    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. 

    Pre-Applicant Information Session:

    January 14th at 9am CDT. A recording will be made available within 48 hours for anyone unable to attend this presentation.  Please join with the following link:

    https://sonvideo.webex.com/sonvideo/j.php?MTID=m3d2d39a 8911f89f8420e0823d16c3b8a

    Other ways to join:
    Join by the webinar number :
    Webinar number (access code): 2492 127 7848
    Webinar password: UZnRf5SCx33 (89673572 when dialing from a phone or video system) 

    Join by phone:
    +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Free. Some mobile devices may ask attendees to enter a numeric password (see above).

    Pre Applicant Information Session - Recording

    Request For Applications

    Addendum 1 - Questions and Answers

    Addendum 2 - List of Applicants

    Intent to Award

    CLOSED: RFA R-4048 2025 Non-Embryonic Stem Cell Research Grants          ​          ​Applications Due March 31, 2025

    The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health (“DHHS") Health Services & Systems Unit, 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 or entities to provide non-embryonic stem cell research.

    Grants will be awarded to Nebraska institutions or researchers as defined below:

    Sponsoring Institution: Preference will be given to funding proposals submitted by Nebraska institutions that have an ongoing, large-scale research program that is conducive to the completion of a complex project in stem cell research that does not use human embryonic stem cells.

    Principal Investigator: 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 (PI). The PI must be employed at an institution in Nebraska that meets the criteria for “Sponsoring Institution" (see above). Researchers that are classified as post-doctorates or fellows are not eligible to apply.

    Request for Applications

    Attachment 1 – End User Guidance: Shared File Link

    Addendum 1 – List of Applicants 

    CLOSED: RFA 4533 NHAP Legal Services                                                   Applications Due May 21, 2025

    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.

    Request for Applications

    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. 


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    Ongoing Grant Funding Opportunities

    Child Care Grants (Providers)

    Three grants are available to child care providers including the Child Care Grant, Emergency Mini-Grant, and the Quality Improvement Grant. https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Child-Care-Grants.aspx​ 

    Colposcopy Training and Equipment – Funding Opportunity

    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.

    Student Loans

    • Student Loans (Rural Health)
      The Nebraska Student Loan Program has been in existence since 1979 and awards student loans to medical, physician assistant, dental and graduate-level mental health students attending school in Nebraska.  These students must be Nebraska residents and agree to practice one year in a state-designated shortage area for each year a loan is received.  ​

    Nebraska Child Care Workforce Stipend & Loan Repayment Grants

    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.

    American Rescue Plan Act - DHHS Programs (LB1014)

    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. 


    ​​Contact Us

    DHHS Office of Procurement and Grants
    Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
    Mailing Address
    P.O. Box 95026, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5026

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