Federal Grant Award Summary

The Nebraska Department of Administrative Services received a Formula Grant award of $116,322.00 from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living under the ACL Independent Living State Grants program (CFDA 93.369). The award, obligated on October 1, 2025, and extending through September 30, 2027, supports the expansion and improvement of independent living services for individuals with significant disabilities throughout Nebraska. As the Designated State Entity for Nebraska, NDAS administers comprehensive independent living service systems designed to promote full integration and inclusion of disabled individuals into mainstream society.

The funded activities under this Formula Grant include the development and delivery of independent living support services such as vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, workplace accommodations, assistive technology provision, and independent living skills training. This award represents part of the annual allocation distributed nationally to all eligible state entities under the formula-based program structure, with amounts varying by state population and service needs. The grant requires maintenance of an approved State Plan for Independent Living as a condition of funding receipt and operates under a three-year renewal cycle, with this award representing the third consecutive annual allocation to Nebraska under this program.