Federal Grant Award Summary

The Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation received a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant award of $200,585.76 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Family Assistance (CFDA 93.558) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. As a federally recognized Indian tribe, the awardee is authorized to implement assistance programs according to its tribal plan approved by the Administration for Children and Families, with funds distributed in quarterly payments.

Under this TANF block grant, the Suquamish Indian Tribe will deliver comprehensive social services to low-income families with children in its service area, including financial assistance, employment training and job preparation, child care support, and other initiatives designed to promote family self-sufficiency and economic independence. The program's core objectives include enabling children to be cared for in their own homes or with relatives, reducing dependence on government benefits through work promotion, and supporting family stability. These services align with the tribe's broader commitment to community development and the provision of essential social services to its members.