Our Mission
Nebraska Collegiate Prevention Alliance (NECPA) works collaboratively to develop strategies for reducing and preventing high-risk drinking and substance use among Nebraska college students.
WHATʼS NEW
NECPA NEWS
- Request for Proposals: Narcan Education & Stigma Reduction Campaign: View Full RFP
- The NECPA invites qualified organizations to submit proposals for the Narcan Education & Stigma Reduction Campaign targeting Nebraska college campuses in the Omaha Metro area, with the potential for statewide expansion. This campaign will focus on reducing the stigma associated with naloxone (Narcan) and opioid overdose prevention through evidence-based education and strategic communications designed for college students, campus personnel, and surrounding communities.
- Key Information:
- RFP Release Date: July 1, 2025
- Deadline to Submit Questions: July 14, 2025
- Proposal Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025, by 5:00 PM CT
- Campaign Timeline: November 3, 2025 – May 31, 2026
- Project Budget: $73,000 (with potential for additional outreach if more funding becomes available)
- Read our latest newsletter: NECPA Newsletters
- As Marijuana's Popularity Grows, So Do Its Harms: Listen to Podcast
- Largest Study Ever Done on Cannabis and Brain Function Finds Impact on Working Memory
- UNL’s Methodology and Research Center (MERC) is developing fact sheets that focus on key findings of the 2024 NACHB survey to help ensure that the data collected is used to guide prevention programming statewide. Check out the newest fact sheets:
HIGHLIGHTS
- The NECPA is working hard to revamp the College Behavior Profile program to improve its utility with students and efficiency for staff. Stay tuned for more information and updates as we prepare for the 2025-2026 academic year!
- The NECPA is thrilled to announce that its 'Make it About You' social media campaign has been recognized with two prestigious awards for excellence in marketing and communication. Developed in partnership with Epicosity, the campaign received the MarCom Platinum Award, the highest honor from the international creative competition recognizing outstanding achievements in marketing and communication. Additionally, the campaign earned a Silver ADDY in the Public Service category at this year’s South Dakota Ad Federation Awards. Visit our 2024-2025 academic year marijuana education campaign landing page
- The NECPA would like to acknowledge the following schools that have successfully implemented Power of Parenting information updates on their school's websites:
CAMPUS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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The NECPA Currently includes 26 institutions of higher education in Nebraska, including private and public colleges and universities as well as community colleges and proprietary colleges. NECPA members use strategic and comprehensive environmental approaches to reduce high-risk drinking and the negative effects of excessive alcohol use. The only criterion for membership is the written commitment of the top administrator to support his/her personnel in efforts to reduce high-risk drinking among the institutionʼs students.
To learn more about the NECPA or how to join, please fill out our contact form.
Funding Acknowledgements
The NECPA is funded at 17% by the Strategic Prevention Framework- Partnerships for Success grant (5H79SP083671-02) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, contracted through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health. The NECPA received a sub-award of $50,000 for the funding period 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025.
The NECPA is funded at 77% by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), contracted through the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Office. The NECPA received a sub-award of $225,000 for the funding period 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025.
The NECPA is funded at 6% by the Strategic Prevention Framework- Partnerships for Success grant (5H79SP083671-02) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, contracted through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health, and Region 5. The NECPA received a sub-award of $17,514 for the funding period 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025.
The Omaha Collegiate Consortium (OCC) is a subset of the NECPA and is funded 100% through funding from the Opioid Settlement funds contracted through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and Region 6. The OCC received an award of $187,674 for the funding period 07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026.
No non-federal sources of funding support this program. The contents of this website reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by HHS, SAMHSA, Center of Substance Abuse Treatment, DHHS, NDOT-HSO, or Region 5 and Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare.
