2026 tanf

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Nooksack Indian Tribe $2,284,570 under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant (CFDA 93.558) on October 1, 2025, for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

The TANF program provides formula funding to assist needy families with children, enabling children to remain in their own homes or the homes of relatives, promoting job preparation and work among needy parents, preventing out-of-wedlock pregnancies, and supporting two-parent family formation and maintenance. The Nooksack Indian Tribe, a federally recognized tribal government located in Deming, Washington, administers family support and child welfare programs across Whatcom County communities including Deming, Everson, Sumas, Nooksack, and Lynden. The tribe operates as the prime recipient for federal grants supporting tribal social services and serves approximately 1,946 enrolled members.

Performance occurs in Washington, USA. The award is a block grant, with funds disbursed in quarterly payments following the tribe's submission and ACF approval of its tribal TANF plan. The tribe must submit renewal plans every three years and maintain records as required by 45 CFR 205.60. Effective October 1, 2025, the tribe must comply with 2 CFR Part 200 and HHS-specific provisions in 2 CFR Part 300.