Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Program [CB] & Enhancement Based Aid Program [EB] RFA Grant

The Nebraska Crime Commission is offering up to $5,498,000 for the Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Program. This funding will support initiatives for youth aged 12 to 18, allocated based on various factors including county demographics and poverty rates. Applicants must demonstrate effective grant management and compliance with funding requirements. The final awards may vary depending on legislative appropriations, and interested parties should refer to Appendix A for allocation specifics.

Funds Available
The Nebraska Crime Commission will award up to $5,498,00.00 for this solicitation covering Year 2 of the 2025-2027 biennium. Pursuant to NRS §43-2404.02, the Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Program shall be apportioned as aid in accordance with a formula based on the total number of residents per county and federally recognized or state-recognized Indian tribe who are twelve years of age through eighteen years of age and other relevant factors as determined by the Commission.
Counties and tribes may request an amount not to exceed the predetermined allocation on the FY2027 Community-based Juvenile Services Aid [CB] Application. An applicant’s prior grant management and grant performance will also be considered when awarding funds, including history and ability to expend awarded funds, compliance with all funding requirements, and meeting expected program outcomes.
Amount of funds available is contingent upon legislative appropriation. Final award amounts may require modification due to updated legislative appropriations. The allocation amounts at the time of this announcement are in Appendix A of this request for application.