Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Nez Perce Tribe received a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant award of $378,744.00 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (CFDA 93.558) for the fiscal year period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Under this award, the tribe implements a tribal TANF program designed to assist low-income families with children through comprehensive social service delivery and community support initiatives.

The Nez Perce Tribe utilizes TANF block grant funding to provide critical assistance services including financial assistance to needy families, employment training and job preparation services, child care support, and programs aimed at promoting self-sufficiency and economic independence. As a federally recognized Indian tribe operating an approved tribal TANF plan, the Nez Perce Tribe administers these services according to its tribal plan approved by the Administration for Children and Families, with funds distributed through quarterly payments to support the tribe's broader community development and family support infrastructure across its service area in Idaho.