The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded the Nebraska Department of Education $681,215 on October 1, 2025, under the ACL Assistive Technology program (CFDA 93.464), a formula grant supporting state efforts to improve assistive technology provision to individuals with disabilities.
The award funds comprehensive statewide programs of technology-related assistance for individuals with disabilities of all ages in Nebraska. The funding period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with all work performed in Nebraska. The Nebraska Department of Education, as the state's designated applicant agency, receives and administers the award, distributing resources to local educational agencies, school districts, educational service units, nonprofit organizations, and community partners throughout the state that implement direct assistive technology services and support programs at the local level. The program requires state plans reviewed by ACL staff and operates under audit thresholds specified in 45 CFR Part 75.500.