Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe received $8.2 million in discretionary funding through the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program (CFDA 93.575), administered by the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families. The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, supports the tribe's delivery of child care services and early childhood development initiatives to low-income families within their service area in Washington State.

Under this three-year block grant, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe will utilize funding to provide child care subsidies, improve early childhood education quality, support workforce development, and strengthen child care infrastructure for both subsidized and unsubsidized children. As a tribal lead agency, the tribe is responsible for developing and implementing a Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) plan that outlines the intended use of block grant funds in compliance with federal requirements, establishing sliding fee scales, and coordinating service delivery with other federal, state, and local child care programs. The award enables the tribe to serve its community members and surrounding populations through comprehensive child care support services aligned with federal quality and accessibility standards.