Emergency Mini Grant
The Emergency Mini Grant from Nebraska DHHS helps licensed child care providers quickly resolve urgent, inspection-mandated compliance issues to maintain safe, licensed operations.
Funder: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Next monthly deadline; postmarked by the first of the month)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 (provisional license) or $2,000 (operating license) per award; single-year funding.
Summary: Supports Nebraska licensed child care providers in resolving urgent compliance issues required by inspection to maintain licensure.
Description
The Emergency Mini Grant, administered by the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), provides financial assistance to Nebraska child care homes and centers facing urgent, required issues identified during official inspections. The grant is intended to help providers address specific compliance corrections needed to maintain or obtain a child care license, ensuring continued operation and service to families. Funding is strictly limited to items or minor modifications directly mandated by recent inspection reports from licensing, fire marshal, code enforcement, or health authorities.
