FY2026 Tribal Child Support Comprehensive Grant Summary

The Penobscot Indian Nation received a Block Grant award of $1,111,246.71 from the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, under the Child Support Services program (CFDA 93.563) for the fiscal year October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports the tribe's child support enforcement operations, which include locating absent parents, establishing paternity, and obtaining child, spousal, and medical support obligations. The funding enables the Penobscot Nation to establish and maintain the administrative and legal frameworks necessary to ensure that children receive financial support from both parents, consistent with Title IV-D requirements.

As a federally recognized tribal government, the Penobscot Nation utilizes Block Grant funds to deliver comprehensive child support services to eligible tribal members and residents. These services encompass case management, enforcement activities, and related support functions that facilitate financial responsibility for children. The award represents the tribe's quarterly allocation based on estimated service delivery needs and performance metrics, with funds structured to support both the operational costs of child support enforcement and any incentive earnings based on program performance outcomes.