Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Government of Guam – Department of Administration, Bureau of Statistics and Plans, received a $2,590,530 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families under CFDA 93.558, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The TANF program provides block grant funding to states, territories, and federally recognized Indian tribes to support comprehensive social service delivery aimed at assisting low-income families with children. Through this award, Guam implements assistance programs according to its federally approved TANF plan to enable children to remain in their own homes or in the homes of relatives, promote employment and self-sufficiency, and support family stability.

The funding supports a range of services and assistance programs across Guam's social service infrastructure, including direct financial assistance to needy families, employment training and job preparation initiatives, child care support, nutrition programs, and child welfare services. Family Assistance Grants are distributed to Guam in quarterly payments following plan approval, with funds drawn down through an account established by the Division of Payment Management. Recipients must maintain records and implement programs in compliance with federal requirements under 2 CFR Part 200 and HHS-specific provisions in 2 CFR Part 300, with audits conducted by the Inspector General under applicable federal law.