The objective of a fiscal monitoring review is to determine whether a subrecipient of federal grant funds is complying with applicable federal statutes, regulations, and with grant requirements; including the uniform administrative requirements and cost principles for federal awards given in 2 C.F.R. § 200. The reviews focus on the...

The Nebraska Department of Education, in partnership with the Nebraska Arts Council, is pleased to provide funding for arts education projects to Nebraska’s school districts. Arts NOW Grants Awarded to Nebraska Schools Students across Nebraska will have access to projects in a wide range of arts through special grants awarded...

There are two distinct reVISION grant opportunities: Initial and Action. For additional information, select one of the grant opportunities below.  Initial Grant The purpose of the Initial grant is to assist local school districts in completing the reVISION Career Education strategic planning process (year one). Action Grant The purpose of the Action...

Nebraska Legislature Funded Grants In 2016, the Nebraska Legislature appropriated $250,000 to be awarded through competition to partnerships of school districts and community-based organizations, and administered by the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE). This was a one-time appropriation to provide expanded learning opportunities (ELOs) through programming and other support activities...

Nebraska Lottery Funded Grants The Expanded Learning Opportunity Grant Program Act was created by the Nebraska Legislature to promote academic achievement in high-need schools during out-of-school time afterschool and during summer break.  Beginning July 1, 2016, one percent of the education proceeds from the Nebraska Lottery are transferred to this...

Users who are tasked with the management/oversight of their agency's grant applications and missed one of our District Administrator GMS Security Webinars can find resources below.   Grants Management System (GMS) Description and Purpose The GMS is a web-based system used by the Department for processing various grants and plans....

Program Overview The purpose of the Perkins reVISION Initial grant is to assist local school districts in completing the reVISION Career Education strategic planning process. Working in collaboration with postsecondary education and regional workforce/economic development leaders, the reVISION process links career educators, school administrators, school counselors, industry professionals, and community leaders. Through...

SEAs must award funds within one year of receiving funds from the U.S. Department of Education. LEAs can access funds through September 30, 2021 and will have one year beyond this date to spend the funds. General Guidelines: Start Period: Funds may be used for allowable costs incurred on or...

Proposed 2024/25 Special Grant Fund List (for School District Budgeting) Click below to access the proposed list of Special Grant Funds for 2024/25 school district budgeting: Proposed List If the proposed grants are approved by the State Board of Education during its May meeting, the funds budgeted to be received from...

Program Overview/Purpose The purpose of the reVISION Action Grant is to improve, modernize, and expand career and technical education (CTE) programs to align with Nebraska’s economic priorities and workforce demands. The reVISION Action grant program provides Perkins funds for eligible secondary and postsecondary recipients to help implement the reVISION action...

Nebraska is considering applying for a new federal grant made available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  The application is due November 6, and would require the signature of Governor Ricketts to be submitted.   States can apply for a one-year grant of $500,000 to $15 million. The...

Nebraska Lottery Funded Grants The most recent competition was conducted in the spring of 2022 and resulted in the award of sixteen grants totaling $1,158,991. Proposals were reviewed by external teams that made funding recommendations to the State Board of Education. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000-$227,720 plus contributions from 57...

Over the past several years Nebraska has been strengthening its commitment to its youngest children, and for good reason. Research on brain development shows that the first five years of life are incredibly important to long-term child development. The federal Preschool Development Grant is an opportunity for Nebraska to bring greater coherence and...