2020 Community CARES Stabilization Grant for Charitable Organizations & Licensed Care Providers

Si necesita esta página en español, abre esta página en Google Chrome y siga estas instrucciones: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/173424?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=es-419 Charitable organizations and care providers across the state have been struggling in the wake of COVID-19. The Community CARES Stabilization Grant offers organizations working capital of at least $12,000 to help them cover operating expenses. This will enable our charities and licensed/certified providers to continue serving Nebraska's children, families and communities. Preference will be given to organizations located in areas of high poverty and areas disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. ELIGIBILITY 1. Who is eligible: A. Charitable organization, tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code B. State of Nebraska-licensed health facility or services provider included in the categories below, with an active license issued by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: a. Adult Day Services b. Assisted-Living Facilities c. Centers for the Developmentally Disabled d. Child Placing Agencies e. Children's Day Health Services f. Health Clinics g. Hospice Services h. Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities i. Mental Health Substance Abuse Treatment Centers j. Residential Child-Caring Agencies k. Rural Health Clinics* l. Respite Care Services C. Community-Based Developmental Disability Agency, certified by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Ineligible: • Units of local government and tribal governments • Hospitals • Federally Qualified Health Centers • Regional Behavioral Health Authorities • Child care providers 2. The applicant must currently be organized and operating in Nebraska 3. The applicant must serve children, families or communities in service of the DHHS mission: to help people live better lives USE OF FUNDS Eligible uses of Community CARES Stabilization Grant funding include any operational expenses for continuing a business’ operations.

Applicant must have faced increased costs and/or decreased revenue since March 13, 2020, due to COVID-19.

By applying, you will be certifying that you authorize the Nebraska Department of Revenue to release certain tax information to the Health and Human Services. You may also be subject to an audit after receiving the funds or may need to participate in additional reporting.