Formula Grant H181A210033

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Nebraska Department of Education a $3,033,881 Formula Grant under the Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families (CFDA 84.181) federal grant program. The grant funding supports Nebraska's implementation of a statewide system to provide early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, as intended under the program.

Key services delivered through the funding include developmental support provided by the University of Nebraska Medical Center NICU Follow-Up Clinic, early childhood outreach coordination through PTI Nebraska, autism support network coordination by the University of Nebraska Office of Sponsored Programs, and facilitation of multi-tiered systems of support for early childhood special education through various Educational Service Units. Local education agencies including Lincoln, Omaha, and other public school districts also receive sub-awards to support early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities. The grant period is from July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 and aims to ensure comprehensive, coordinated services are available to eligible children and families throughout Nebraska.