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GrantNebraska Workforce Pell Grant Program — Institutional Program Approval 2026-2027
Atlas Opportunity Score91/100
FundingNo fixed institutional grant award or provider ceiling is published by NDOL. State and federal program approval enables eligible students in approved short-term programs to receive federal Workforce Pell aid under applicable Pell rules.
DeadlineRolling quarterly institutional approval. Applications must be received at least 45 days before a quarterly Nebraska Workforce Development Board meeting. With the next published board meeting on December 4, 2026, the next consideration cutoff is October 20, 2026. NDOL does not publish a closing clock time or time zone.
Required next actionEligible Nebraska accredited colleges and institutions should review NDOL's Program Eligibility and Application Procedures, Occupation and Program Eligibility policy, 2026-2027 Initial Eligible Occupation and Program List, Tribal Policy, Appeal Policy, Monitoring and Compliance materials, and the online application before submission. Healthcare is an identified high-demand field, and Nebraska's first federally approved programs include Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy Technician. No N9+ or direct Dr. Miltie applicant/vendor path is established; treat this as an institutional workforce-education funding pathway.
Current statusOpen — quarterly program approvalSource verificationSeptember 22, 2026Tracked applicant typesCommunity College, University or Research Institute
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