Summary: Child Care and Development Block Grant Discretionary Award to Rosebud Sioux Tribe

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe received a $2,693,436 Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Discretionary award from the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families (HHS/ACF) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. Under this block grant, the Tribe will provide child care subsidies and services to low-income families residing on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The funding supports child care access through vouchers or certificates, early childhood education programming, and quality improvement initiatives for both subsidized and unsubsidized child care services serving the Tribe's approximately 34,150 enrolled members.

The award follows the Tribe's submission and ACF approval of a three-year Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) plan, which outlines the intended use of block grant funds in compliance with the CCDBG Act. As the designated lead agency, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe is accountable for administering the funds, establishing appropriate payment rates and sliding fee scales, coordinating services with other federal and local child care programs, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The Tribe's existing child care and development portfolio, which exceeds $3.36 million across multiple HHS Administration for Children and Families programs, demonstrates substantial capacity in delivering early care services and supporting workforce development in this rural, economically disadvantaged region.