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Open — ongoing monthly application cyclesAtlas Opportunity Score 68/100
NE-DHHS-CCDF-CHILD-CARE-EMERGENCY-ONGOINGNebraska

Nebraska DHHS Child Care Emergency Grant — Ongoing Monthly Cycles

Nebraska DHHS offers ongoing monthly Child Care Emergency Grants of up to $1,000 for provisional-license programs and $2,000 for operating-license programs for items currently required by licensing, Fire Marshal, or health inspections.

FundingUp to $1,000 for a provisional-license program or program obtaining a provisional license; up to $2,000 for an operating-license program or program obtaining an operating license.
DeadlineOngoing monthly cycles. The RFA says applications must be postmarked before the first of the month; the current DHHS landing page says by the first. Atlas uses before the first as the safe operational cutoff. No electronic closing time or time zone applies.
Last verifiedSeptember 30, 2026
Required next actionConfirm the provider has a current Child Care Subsidy agreement and qualifying inspection documentation identifying the requested item as required for licensure; verify the item is currently allowable; complete the official RFA and required forms; obtain two estimates for items over $100; and mail the original plus three copies before the first of the desired review month.

Broad Eligibility

Currently licensed Nebraska Child Care Homes or Child Care Centers, and programs in the licensing process after initial inspections, may qualify if they are in good standing, maintain a current Child Care Subsidy agreement, and request items currently required by qualifying licensing, fire, or health inspections.

Atlas Analysis

Nebraska child-care grant opportunity for qualifying providers with recurring monthly review cycles. Child Care Grant applications are accepted each month and must be postmarked by the first of the month to be included in that month's review cycle. Funded providers must remain in business, maintain Child Care Subsidy enrollment, use funds only for approved eligible expenses, and remain compliant with licensing requirements.

Opportunity Overview

Nebraska DHHS Child Care Emergency Grant is an ongoing Child Care and Development Block Grant opportunity for Nebraska child-care homes and centers that need specific items required for licensure as a result of current inspections.

Funding

Awards are up to $1,000 for a program with a provisional license or in the process of obtaining one, and up to $2,000 for a program with an operating license or in the process of obtaining one.

Application Cycle and Submission

Applications are reviewed monthly. The current DHHS landing page says applications must be postmarked by the first of the month to enter that month’s review cycle, while the Emergency Grant RFA uses the more conservative wording that applications must be postmarked before the first. Atlas therefore treats before the first of the month as the safe operational cutoff. Submission is by U.S. Mail to DHHS, with an original and three copies; no electronic closing clock or time zone applies.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a currently licensed Nebraska Child Care Home or Child Care Center, or be in the licensing process after initial inspections; be in good standing; and maintain a current Child Care Subsidy agreement. Requested items must be currently required by a Child Care Licensing, Fire Marshal, Health Inspector, or other qualifying inspection and supported by signed official documentation.

Required Application Components

The current RFA requires a signed application, one program-quality support letter, budget, two written estimates for any single item over $100, inspection documentation confirming the requested items are required for licensure, current allowable-cost support, Unique Entity ID/SAM form, U.S. citizenship attestation, W-9/payment documentation, and the other forms and checks specified in the RFA.

Allowable and Restricted Uses

Current DHHS guidance allows qualifying health, safety, fire, emergency, child-program equipment, and narrowly defined minor modifications when supported by the required inspection documentation. Funds may not reimburse pre-award purchases and do not cover tax, shipping, major renovations, buildings or land, vehicles, surveillance systems, computers and other listed non-essential equipment, consultant/administrative fees, or other non-allowable items.

Atlas Analysis

Atlas Opportunity Score: 68/100. This is a durable Nebraska child-care safety and licensing opportunity with recurring monthly cycles and a clear equipment pathway, but awards are small and restricted to inspection-driven needs.

N9+ Fit Score: 0/100. The current program rules do not establish a legitimate telehealth or connected clinical-device purchase pathway. Dr. Miltie is not a direct applicant or procurement respondent under this provider grant.

Official source: Nebraska DHHS Child Care Grants and the current Child Care Emergency Grant RFA.

Source verificationOfficial government source · dhhs.ne.govAtlas last verified this record September 30, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗