Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative

Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC) is a non-profit organization based in Omaha, Nebraska, focused on providing comprehensive early childhood education and family support services. Registered in SAM.gov since 2014 with an active registration until January 2026, NECC operates as a tax-exempt corporate entity dedicated to supporting low-income children and families through educational and social service programs. The organization specializes in delivering critical early childhood interventions, with a primary emphasis on holistic child development and family welfare.

NECC has secured multiple federal grant awards from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Head Start, including a significant $6,213,155 project grant effective September 2024 through August 2029. These grants primarily support Early Head Start and Head Start programs, which provide comprehensive services including early learning, health screenings, nutritional support, and social-emotional development for children ages 0-5. The organization has also engaged in subaward partnerships with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to extend mental health services and parent education programs, specifically targeting teens and young parents. Their federal grant awards, such as the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership and American Rescue Plan grants, demonstrate a consistent commitment to addressing childhood development needs through targeted, federally-funded intervention strategies. The grants enable NECC to deliver educational, health, and social services that promote cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth for vulnerable children and their families in Nebraska.