Block Grant 2501DCTANF

This $422,898,492.04 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (CFDA 93.558), will support a comprehensive range of social services for low-income families with children in Washington, D.C. The funding will enable the District of Columbia Department of Health, the prime awardee, to deliver key services such as cash assistance, employment training, child care, nutrition aid, child welfare programs, and domestic violence support. This one-year award, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, is part of the federal government's initiative to help families achieve self-sufficiency and end their dependence on government benefits. The District of Columbia Government, through its Executive Office of the Mayor and Office of Contracting and Procurement, serves as the parent organization overseeing the grant administration and implementation of these critical social services for the nation's capital.