Federal Grant Award Summary

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services received a $340,243 formula grant award from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFDA 93.674), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This award supports the state's implementation of independent living programs and transition services designed to assist youth who have experienced foster care in achieving successful transitions into adulthood and self-sufficiency. The formula grant allocation is distributed based on Nebraska's foster care population and needs, with quarterly draws available up to one-fourth of the annual allotment through the Division of Payment Management.

Under this program, Nebraska will provide targeted financial and programmatic support to help foster youth develop independent living skills and personal capacity necessary for self-sufficiency. The state must maintain comprehensive records documenting all expenditures in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F and submit annual program plans by June 30 each year for Children's Bureau approval by September 30. As an entitlement formula grant, the award represents a standardized federal commitment to support Nebraska's foster care transition infrastructure and services across the state.