The federal Formula Grant award of $651,823.00 was provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) program (CFDA 93.138). The grant recipient, Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc. doing business as Disability Rights Nebraska, serves as the state's designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system. Through this funding, Disability Rights Nebraska provides comprehensive advocacy, legal representation, investigation, education, training, and direct service programs aimed at protecting the rights and promoting the full inclusion of individuals with mental illness across Nebraska. The organization's services include investigating abuse and neglect, providing legal support and systemic litigation advocacy, ensuring voter accessibility, facilitating community inclusion and independent living initiatives, supporting access to assistive technology, offering employment counseling, and advocating for Social Security disability beneficiaries. This two-year grant award, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, enables Disability Rights Nebraska to deliver critical services that safeguard the civil and legal rights of individuals with mental illness in the state.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $118.4k | 5/1/25 | ||
| Not listed | $109.0k | 1/30/25 | ||
| Not listed | $109.0k | 1/30/25 | ||
| Not listed | $105.1k | 11/6/24 | ||
| Not listed | $105.1k | 11/6/24 |