Oct 10, 2024 · How much money does the federal government provide Nebraska state and local government? About $6.0B in fiscal year (FY) 2021. This total includes money transferred to Nebraska’s state government as well as funds sent directly to local entities within the state, such as cities and school districts.

Jan 28, 2025 · In the most recently completed fiscal year, Nebraska institutions received $137.3 million in federal NIH funds — $113.7 million went to NU, three-fourths of that to the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Feb 12, 2024 · LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen reversed course on Monday and announced that the state will accept roughly $18 million in federal funding to help feed hungry children over the summer break.

Jan 28, 2025 · LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump Administration pause on federal grants and loans just minutes before it was set to go in effect on Tuesday afternoon. The...

Jan 28, 2025 · The White House Office of Management and Budget announced Monday it would pause federal grants and loans, making federal dollars inaccessible for multiple programs across the country. State leaders responded to the memo.

On January 27, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued Memo M-25-13, which pauses specific federal financial assistance programs to align them with the new administration's priorities and recent executive orders.

Aug 15, 2024 · Nebraska recently launched its first government assistance program dedicated to helping state and local public agencies apply for federal grants. The Nebraska Infrastructure Hub was developed to make it easier for communities to apply for federal dollars from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Feb 7, 2024 · An Omaha lawmaker is pushing legislation to force Nebraska to join a federal program that will give $18 million to feed an estimated 150,000 children at risk for experiencing hunger when...

Jan 21, 2025 · Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Donald J. Trump's disaster declaration issued for the State of Nebraska.. Assistance for State, Tribal, and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:. Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for debris removal and emergency protective ...

Jan 31, 2025 · LINCOLN — State lawmakers, Gov. Jim Pillen and the president of the University of Nebraska were among those Tuesday seeking to understand the state-level impacts of a federal pause and review of certain financial assistance programs by the Trump administration.