Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians received a $1.73 million Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Discretionary award from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Child Care (CFDA 93.575) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. Under this three-year block grant, the tribe will provide child care subsidies and services to low-income families within its service area in North Dakota, primarily in Rolette County. The award supports the tribe's efforts to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care while improving early childhood education infrastructure for its community of over 30,000 enrolled members.

As the designated lead agency for this block grant, the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians will administer CCDF funds in compliance with the CCDBG Act requirements, including implementing a sliding fee scale for child care assistance, developing a three-year CCDF plan, and coordinating with other federal, state, and local child care programs. The funding may be utilized for child care subsidies, quality improvement initiatives, and workforce development activities. The tribe's receipt of this award reflects its established capacity as a federally recognized tribal government and its demonstrated ability to effectively manage federal programs across multiple service domains.