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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.

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Restoration Enhancement Program and Technology Access Program

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.

​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  
  

Information Session recording: ​​​​

• ​English / Spanish​​
  

Application window for both grants: 8:00 am CST December 18, 2023 through 11:59 pm CST February 9 , 2024

Helpline: (877) 402-0292, or email NEDHHSGrants@pcgus.com

Previous grant opportunities:

Child Care Stabilization Grant

​Applications for the Child Care Stabilization Grant are now closed. Applicants will receive award determination information by June 30, 2023.

For assistance ple​​ase refer to the following:​

• Frequently Asked Questions / Preguntas frecuentes
  
• Application User Guide / Guía del usuario de la aplicación​
• Proof of training in Prepare to Care / Prueba de capacitación en Prepare to Care
• Proof of certification in pediatric first aid and CPR / Prueba de certificación en primeros auxilios pediátricos y RCP​

For Additional Assistance

For assistance with issues not covered in the FAQs or Application User Guide, please email us at dhhs.childcaregrants@nebraska.gov​ and include your name, phone number, license number, and question.

​​Business & Child Care Partnership Grants​​​​

Who can apply?

• Current Nebraska-licensed child care program owners looking to expand their license capacity
• Individuals, businesses, or community organizations starting a child care program

How to apply / Cómo Aplicar

To learn more about the Business and Child Care Partnership Grants, please review the following:

• Frequently Asked Questions / Las preguntas frecuentas​
  
• How to Apply / El documento sobre cómo aplicar​
  
• Startup App Info (For individuals, businesses, or community organizations starting a child care program) / Guía para la Solicitud de Nuevas Empresas
  
• Expansion App Info (For current Nebraska-licensed child care program owners looking to expand their license capacity) / Guía para la Solicitud de Ampliación
• Informational Session Recording in English / Informational Session Recording in Spanish / NE DHHS Programa para empresas y proveedores de cuidado infantil Sesion​
  

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