2026 tanf

Ended Block Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
2601RITANF
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$236,770,040

Award facts

Assistance listing
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Completion date
Funding agency
Office of Family Assistance Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services
Place of performance
Rhode Island, USA

Award details come from USAspending.gov.

About this award

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Rhode Island Department of Human Services $236,770,040 under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026 (CFDA 93.558).

TANF provides assistance to needy families with children, promoting job preparation, work, and marriage; preventing out-of-wedlock pregnancies; and encouraging two-parent family formation. RIDHS distributes funds through sub-awards to Rhode Island community action agencies and educational entities delivering Head Start programming, family home visiting, and employment-readiness services. Sub-recipients include Tri-County Community Action Agency, East Bay Community Action Program, Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association, Children's Friend and Service, Comprehensive Community Action Inc., and Child Inc., all supporting state-funded Head Start slots and related early childhood programming awarded between June 25 and August 17, 2026. The Rhode Island Department of Health receives sub-award funding to support family visiting services through First Connections, targeting improved pregnancy outcomes, child health and development, and economic self-sufficiency (awarded July 13, 2026). The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provides Project Opportunity classes in GED, ESL, adult basic education, and work-readiness preparation for RI Works participants (awarded June 18, 2026). Accesspoint RI and Work Inc. deliver supportive services, vocational training, and work-readiness services to RI Works customers (awards dated April 3 and April 6, 2026). Place of performance is Rhode Island.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Amendment $23,677,004
Amendment $23,677,004
Amendment $23,677,004
Amendment $23,677,004
Amendment $23,677,004
Amendment $23,677,004
Amendment $23,677,004
Amendment $23,677,004
Amendment $23,677,004
Original award $23,677,004

Subawards

Subrecipient Amount Awarded
Tri-County Community Action Agency Support state funded Head Start slots and sustain Head Start programming in RI. $365,500
East Bay Community Action Program $447,500
State Of Rhode Island Department Of Health Support family visiting services through First Connections with goals of improving pregnancy outcomes, child health and development, economic self-sufficiency… $174,506
Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association Inc. Support state funded Head Start slots and sustain Head Start programming in RI. $438,500
Children's Friend And Service $567,000
Comprehensive Community Action Inc. $438,500
Child Inc. $343,000
RI Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education Provide funding for Project Opportunity classes in GED, ESL, ABE and Work Rediness preparation for RI Works participants. $700,000
Accesspoint RI Provide services to RIW customers needing supportive services, training, and work readiness. $1,072,396
Work Inc. To provide services to RIW customers needing vocational training and work readiness $237,053

Quick answers

Who received award 2601RITANF?

2601RITANF was awarded to Rhode Island Department Of Human Services by Office of Grants Management (Administration for Children and Families) on October 1, 2025.

How much is award 2601RITANF worth?

$236,770,040 has been obligated on 2601RITANF.

Which agency awarded 2601RITANF?

Office of Grants Management (Administration for Children and Families) awarded 2601RITANF, with funding from Office of Family Assistance (Administration for Children and Families).

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