Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services received a $28.8 million Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant (CFDA 93.558) from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Family Assistance, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Under this award, NH DHHS will provide financial assistance and supportive services to low-income families with children in New Hampshire, consistent with the state's federally-approved TANF plan. The program delivers core services designed to enable children to remain in their own homes or with relatives while promoting parental self-sufficiency through employment preparation, job training, childcare support, and related social services.

The TANF block grant supports the state's comprehensive family assistance infrastructure, including direct cash assistance to eligible families, employment and work preparation programs, child welfare support, and other benefits aimed at reducing long-term dependence on government assistance. As a quarterly-payment block grant, NH DHHS will implement these services according to its state plan and established TANF regulations, with funds drawn down through the Division of Payment Management. The award reflects continued federal investment in New Hampshire's capacity to serve vulnerable populations and promote economic independence within eligible families.