Opportunity Information
Title
NSORG LB531 Youth, Talent, and Workforce Development Grant Program
Description
The NSORG LB531 Youth, Talent, and Workforce Development Grant category will target projects aiming to attract, retain and develop a diverse and highly qualified workforce. Projects targeting high wage, high growth, and high demand (H3) jobs will be prioritized in selection.
Awarding Agency Name
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Agency Contact Name
Mike Vlassakis
Agency Contact Phone
4026007045
Agency Contact Email
mike.vlassakis@nebraska.gov
Departments
06 Economic Recovery Division, NSORG, ER1
Opportunity Manager
Mike Vlassakis
Additional Users
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$10,682,820.00
Award Information
Award Ceiling
$5,000,000.00
Matching Requirement
No
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Allow Multiple Applications
No
Technical Assistance Session
Technical Assistance Session
No
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Additional Eligibility Information
Applicants are encouraged to partner with an Institution of Higher Education (IHE), public school district, or corporation with at least 200 employees. Such partnerships will be prioritized in scoring of applications.
Applicants must meet each of the following criteria in order to be considered for grant funding:
• Project must have received an economic score of 2.00 or greater in the coordination plan and appendices.
• In addition to projects that were designated as catalyst projects or quick wins in the coordination plan dated January 10, 2023, scholarship programs are exempt from this minimum economic impact score requirement.
Additional Information
Additional Information URL
Additional Information URL Description
Resources: General and Program-specific user guides and videos can be found at https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/amplifund/. Statewide Relay System: Individuals, who are hearing and/or speech impaired and have a TTY, may contact the Department through the Statewide Relay System by calling (800) 833-7352 (TTY) or (800) 833-0920 (voice). The relay operator should be asked to call DED at (800) 426-6505 or (402) 471-3111.