FY 2026 guardianship assistance

Ended Block Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
2603MNGARD
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$44,229,471

Award facts

Assistance listing
93.090 Guardianship Assistance
Completion date
Funding agency
Administration on Children Youth and Families Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services
Place of performance
Minnesota, USA

Award details come from USAspending.gov.

About this award

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families $44,229,471 under the Title IV-E Guardianship Assistance Program (CFDA 93.090) on October 1, 2025. The award funds guardianship assistance payments to relatives who have assumed legal guardianship of eligible children, supporting permanency transitions from foster care into legally recognized family settings. Performance runs through September 30, 2026, with work performed in Minnesota. The Guardianship Assistance Program provides Federal Financial Participation to remove financial barriers that might otherwise delay permanency for children in guardianship care. Awards are made quarterly on the basis of estimated expenditures, with final determinations based on actual allowable claimed expenditures; quarterly estimates are due July 30, October 30, January 30, and April 30 each year. Recipients must submit amended Title IV-E plans as necessary in accordance with program instructions and maintain all financial and programmatic records including applications, eligibility determinations, and utilization records per 45 CFR Part 75 (or 2 CFR Part 200 effective October 1, 2025).

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Amendment $6,633,129
Amendment $7,042,444
Amendment $7,042,444
Amendment $5,978,248
Amendment $5,978,248
Amendment $5,777,479
Original award $5,777,479

Quick answers

Who received award 2603MNGARD?

2603MNGARD was awarded to Minnesota Department Of Children, Youth, And Families by Office of Grants Management (Administration for Children and Families) on October 1, 2025.

How much is award 2603MNGARD worth?

$44,229,471 has been obligated on 2603MNGARD.

Which agency awarded 2603MNGARD?

Office of Grants Management (Administration for Children and Families) awarded 2603MNGARD, with funding from Administration on Children Youth and Families (Administration for Children and Families).

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