FY2026 tribal child support comprehensive grant

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation received a Block Grant award of $707,592.83 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, under the Child Support Services program (CFDA 93.563). This grant funds the Nation's child support enforcement operations in Kansas, enabling the establishment and enforcement of parental support obligations, location of absent parents, paternity establishment, and collection of child, spousal, and medical support from non-custodial parents. The award comprises federal matching funds (Federal Financial Participation) and may include performance-based incentive awards based on the Nation's enforcement metrics and compliance with Title IV-D requirements.

As a federally recognized tribal government, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation operates its child support services under an approved Title IV-D plan and maintains comprehensive records in accordance with applicable federal regulations (45 CFR Part 75). The grant supports the Nation's efforts to ensure that eligible children receive financial support from both parents regardless of custodial arrangements, serving the Nation's enrolled membership of over 4,500 residents in northeast Kansas. Tribal Comprehensive Child Support Services grants typically range significantly lower than state allocations, reflecting the Nation's service population and jurisdictional scope.