Quality Improvement Grant
The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services Quality Improvement Grant funds research-driven enhancements to licensed child care programs and curricula, supporting higher-quality early childhood environments.
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 $500 per award; one grant per provider every three years
Summary: Supports Nebraska-licensed child care providers in making targeted quality improvements to their programs or curricula.
Key Information: Applicants must be in good standing, licensed, and enrolled in Child Care Subsidy; only one grant type per cycle.
Description
The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Quality Improvement Grant is designed to help licensed Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers in Nebraska enhance the quality of their child care programs or curricula. Funded by the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), this grant aims to drive measurable improvements in child care environments, resources, and experiences, ensuring that children in Nebraska have access to higher-quality care. Providers may use funds for items or activities directly related to quality improvement, such as educational materials, curriculum enhancements, or facility upgrades, within strict allowable expenditure guidelines.
