Ccdd-2026 - child care and development block grant discretionary

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded $811,010.41 to the Mechoopda Indian Tribe on October 1, 2025, under the Child Care and Development Block Grant program (CFDA 93.575). The award runs through September 30, 2028, and supports child care and development services for tribal members and community residents in Butte County, California.

The Child Care and Development Block Grant provides federal funding to help low-income families access child care and to improve child care quality. Block grant recipients must submit three-year plans for approval by the Administration for Children and Families and designate a lead agency accountable for fund administration. Funds support child care subsidies primarily through vouchers or certificates and quality improvement activities, alongside state and territorial allocations; a small portion funds technical assistance and research.

The Mechoopda Indian Tribe, a federally recognized tribal government based in Chico, California, operates exclusively through federal grants across social services, environmental management, and community development. The tribe's grant portfolio spans 85 awards since 2006 with $22.9 million in combined obligations. The Administration for Children and Families is the dominant funder, with 29 awards anchoring the tribe's child care and family support programming focus. This block grant award is one of six grants the tribe received in 2025.