Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Executive Office of the Governor of Delaware, Division of Public Health, received a $37,028,067 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (CFDA 93.558) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Under this award, Delaware administers financial assistance and supportive services to low-income families with children, with the objective of enabling children to be cared for in their own homes or relatives' homes, promoting job preparation and work participation, and encouraging family stability and self-sufficiency.

The TANF program funding supports Delaware's comprehensive assistance delivery infrastructure, including cash benefits to eligible families, employment training and job preparation services, child care support, and related social services designed to reduce dependence on government benefits. As a block grant, the award provides flexible funding that allows the state to implement its TANF plan according to federally approved parameters while maintaining discretion in program design and service delivery. Quarterly payments are issued following plan approval, with the state required to maintain compliance with federal audit requirements and reporting obligations under 2 CFR Part 200 and related HHS-specific provisions.