Federal Grant Award Summary

The Northfork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California received $199,163.00 in Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Discretionary funding from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Child Care (CFDA 93.575) for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. This block grant award supports the tribe's child care and development initiatives designed to provide affordable, high-quality child care services and improve early childhood education infrastructure for low-income tribal families. As a tribal lead agency, the Northfork Rancheria will utilize these funds to implement child care subsidies through vouchers or certificates, enhance the quality of child care services for both subsidized and unsubsidized children, and support workforce development within the tribal community.

The award reflects the federal government's commitment to supporting tribal governments in delivering essential early childhood services. Under the CCDBG program requirements, the Northfork Rancheria must designate a lead agency, develop a comprehensive three-year Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) plan, establish a sliding fee scale for eligible families, and comply with federal regulations outlined in 45 CFR Parts 98 and 99. The tribe's participation in this block grant program aligns with its broader portfolio of federal funding initiatives focused on community development, infrastructure, education, and social welfare services for tribal members and surrounding communities.