The Nebraska Department of Health and Human (DHHS) services is inviting licensed child care programs across the state that are open and operating to consider two new grant opportunities worth up to $15 million. DHHS will be offering 5 (five) informational webinars with live demonstrations to guide child care providers through the application process of each grant. Three webinars will be in English and 2 (two) will be facilitated in Spanish.
Restoration and Enhancement Program
Through the Restoration and Enhancement Program grant opportunity, DHHS seeks to assist licensed child care providers with improving facilities, investing in new equipment, and enhancing the quality of childcare homes and centers throughout the state of Nebraska. Awards will support programs by providing funding for allowable indoor and outdoor equipment, facility and maintenance repairs, installation of required fire alarm systems, and upgrading child care supplies and equipment. Apply now
Through the Technology Access Program, DHHS seeks to promote adequate and updated technology to enhance the child care quality and capacity throughout the state. This funding will facilitate the ease of service delivery, encourage higher personal security and protection of Nebraska’s children, and further the educational programs of child care providers. Applications for both programs will be accepted beginning at 8:00 a.m. CST on Monday, December 18, 2023 through 11:59 p.m. CST February 9, 2024. Awards to qualifying REP applicants will be made following the close of the application period. Awards to qualifying TAP applicants will be made on a rolling basis until funds are fully disbursed, which may occur prior to February 9, 2024. Apply now
Licensed child care providers who wish to apply for the Restoration and Enhancement Program and/or Technology Access Program must submit a completed application describing how requested grant funds would be used.
The application will be available at www.dhhs.ne.gov/CCDF during the application period.
To learn more about these funding opportunities, please visit www.dhhs.ne.gov/CCDF for more details and to register for one of the informational Webinars outlined below:
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.
Restoration Enhancement Program (REP) – DHHS seeks to assist licensed child care providers with improving facilities, investing in new equipment, and enhancing the quality of childcare homes and centers throughout the state of Nebraska. Awards will support programs by providing funding for allowable indoor and outdoor equipment, facility and maintenance repairs, installation of required fire alarm systems, and upgrading child care supplies and equipment. Apply and register for informational webinars below.
Technology Access Program (TAP) – DHHS seeks to promote adequate and updated technology to enhance the child care quality and capacity throughout the state. This funding will facilitate the ease of service delivery, encourage higher personal security and protection of Nebraska’s children, and further the educational programs of child care providers. Apply and register for informational webinars below.
Who can apply:
- Nebraska licensed and provisionally licensed child care program
- Currently open and operating, and in good standing with the State
- Family Child Care Home I, Family Child Care Home II, Child Care Center, School Age Only Center, and Preschools
For assistance please refer to the following:
REP
- Frequently Asked Questions / Preguntas frecuentes
- Application User Guide / Guía del usuario de la aplicación
TAP
- Frequently Asked Questions / Preguntas frecuentes
- Application User Guide / Guía del usuario de la aplicación
Webinar schedule and registration links:
| Date | TIME (CST) – REP Info Session |
TIME (CST) – TAP Info Session |
Registration Link | Language | |
| December 19 | 11:30 am – 12:15 pm | 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm | Register Here | English | |
| December 19 | 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm | 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm | Register Here | Spanish | |
| December 21 | 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm | 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm | Register Here | English | |
| December 21 | 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm | 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm | Register Here | Spanish | |
| December 22 | 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm | 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm | Register Here | English | |
Webinar notes:
- Registration is required
- Registration will be automatically approved
- A confirmation email with a link to the webinar will be sent upon registration
- Attendees can contact NEDHHSGrants@pcgus.com with any questions about joining the webinar