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The Innovation Grant

Innovation Network Funds

The State Board approves the use of funds to create Innovation Networks. The Innovation Grant Program was created with the passage of Legislative Bill 519 in 2015.

Current Education Innovation Network(s)

Learning Platforms Program

Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §79-1054, the Learning Platforms Program provides “a grant program to procure or purchase an annual license for learning platforms for use in schools to engage students in coursework and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.”

The grant application, powered by Qualtrics, opens on Friday, August 9, 2024. In this application, you will be required to share contact and organizational information, answer questions about educational services offered, evaluation methods, and have an opportunity to state any additional information. All applications will be scored based on their responses to their organization profile, description of proposed services and methodologies for delivering platform technology, evaluation plan, budget, and overall submission.

A copy of the application submission can be downloaded at the end. Applications are due no later than 11:59 pm on August 20, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Javorsky, jessica.javorsky@nebraska.gov.

Resource Links:

Learning Platforms Program 2024 Guidelines

Learning Platforms Program 2024 Online Application

Learning Platforms Program 2024 PDF

Learning Platforms Q & A Sessions

Learning Platforms Program Q & A will be available to registrants on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00pm CST and Friday, August 16, 2024, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm CST.

Updated October 24, 2024 3:34pm