Create the Office of Grants and provide duties

LB 403 creates a new Office of Grants within Nebraska's executive branch to help state agencies, local governments, and private organizations access federal grant funding. The office, led by a Governor-appointed director with federal grant experience, will identify available federal grant programs, assist applicants in securing funding, and develop an annual statewide plan to maximize grant awards. It must report yearly to the Legislature on progress, including the number of entities served, grant awards secured, and whether current laws support or hinder grant access. This bill directly affects Nebraska's state and local government entities and nonprofits seeking federal funding.