Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Nooksack Indian Tribe received $230,098 in discretionary funding under 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, Office of Child Care. The award, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028, supports child care services for low-income families within the tribe's service area in Whatcom County, Washington. Under this block grant, the Nooksack Tribe will provide child care subsidies and support services to eligible tribal members, enhance early childhood education infrastructure, and improve the overall quality of child care services available to the approximately 1,946 enrolled tribal members.

The funding enables the Nooksack Tribe to develop and implement a comprehensive three-year Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) plan that outlines the provision of child care assistance through vouchers or certificates, establishes sliding fee scales for eligible families, and supports workforce development and quality improvements in the child care sector. As a tribal lead agency, the Nooksack Tribe is responsible for administering the block grant in accordance with CCDBG Act requirements, including maintaining compliance with federal regulations, coordinating with relevant state and local agencies, and conducting public hearings to ensure community input on child care service delivery.