The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Akiak Native Community $180,625.83 under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Discretionary program (CFDA 93.575) on October 1, 2025. The funding supports child care subsidies and quality improvements for low-income families in Alaska through September 30, 2028. Akiak Native Community, a federally recognized tribal government in rural Alaska, serves as the lead agency accountable for administering the block grant funds in compliance with the Child Care and Development Fund Act. The recipient must develop and submit a three-year Child Care and Development Fund plan containing certifications and assurances regarding policies, intended use of block grant funds, payment rates, and a sliding fee scale. Akiak Native Community has received multiple Child Care and Development Block Grant Discretionary awards since 2021 and maintains an active portfolio of federal funding across child care, substance abuse prevention, victim services, infrastructure, and community resilience initiatives.