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Legislation Details
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On agenda:
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5/19/2026
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Final action:
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Title:
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Approve and authorize the submission of the Education and Training Voucher grant application to the State of Nevada Department of Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services, for a two-year grant period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, to provide education and training vouchers to eligible former foster youth and adopted youth. Funding is awarded on an annual basis, with an anticipated award of up to $450,000 per year, contingent upon available funding, and requires an approximate County cash match of $90,000 each year; authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign all grant documents related thereto; accept any funds awarded; and authorize the approval of a contracted administrator or equivalent position, contingent upon grant award, for the period grant funds are available. (For possible action)
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Attachments:
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1. Staff Report
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CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Kevin Schiller, County Manager |
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize the submission of the Education and Training Voucher grant application to the State of Nevada Department of Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services, for a two-year grant period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, to provide education and training vouchers to eligible former foster youth and adopted youth. Funding is awarded on an annual basis, with an anticipated award of up to $450,000 per year, contingent upon available funding, and requires an approximate County cash match of $90,000 each year; authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign all grant documents related thereto; accept any funds awarded; and authorize the approval of a contracted administrator or equivalent position, contingent upon grant award, for the period grant funds are available. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2031.000 |
Fund Name: |
County Grants |
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Fund Center: |
1270111150 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
1270.ETV26.2027 |
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Amount: |
Up to $450,000 annually, contingent upon annual award approval, for a total potential award of $900,000 over two years; $90,000 cash match annually, for a total County cash match of $180,000 over two years. |
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Description: |
Education and Training Vouchers |
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Additional Comments: |
Cash match provided by Clark County. Grant funding is awarded annually by the State for the two-year grant period. |
BACKGROUND:
Clark County Social Services (CCSS) requests that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approve and authorize the submission of the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) grant application to the State of Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS). ETV is a federally funded program that provides funding for youth, ages 16-26, that have aged out of the foster care system or were adopted after age 16, to receive up to $5,000 annually for costs associated with post-secondary education or vocational training. With this funding and assistance former foster youth are able to overcome and eliminate financial hurdles and build a strong foundation for long-term personal and financial stability and support.
Social Services’ Step Up Program has administered ETV services and outreach to eligible youth in Southern Nevada since 2021. If awarded, the grant funds will be used to support the administration of the ETV program. In addition, funds will allow for youth to access supports and direct assistance for their educational needs locally and help improve utilization of all available services. ETV funds will also continue the partnerships with educational institutions and community partners in Southern Nevada to ensure continued access and increased support from eligible education and vocational institutions.
The ETV program requires match funds that have been budgeted. This agenda item requests permission to submit the application for the ETV project.
This item has been approved as to form by the District Attorney's office.
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