Block Grant 25QKOKCCDD

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families awarded a $3,279,321 Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) to the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, operating as the Wichita Tribal Office, to provide child care services and improve child care quality for low-income families. This multi-year block grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, will support the tribe's efforts to increase access to affordable, high-quality child care, assist working families, promote child development, and enhance early childhood education infrastructure. The Wichita Tribal Office, a federally recognized tribal government, will utilize these funds to deliver a range of child care-related activities, including child care subsidies, quality improvement initiatives, workforce development programs, and research to inform child care policies and best practices.