FY2026 tribal child support comprehensive grant

The Confederated Tribes-Umatilla received a Block Grant award of $1,034,193.66 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Child Support Services program (CFDA 93.563) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. This grant funds tribal child support enforcement operations, enabling the tribe to establish and enforce parental support obligations, locate absent parents, establish paternity, and obtain child, spousal, and medical support for eligible individuals under an approved Title IV-D plan. The award represents Federal Financial Participation (FFP) matching funds and performance-based incentive awards earned through demonstrated effectiveness on key metrics.

As a federally recognized tribal government, the Confederated Tribes-Umatilla operates these child support enforcement services in compliance with applicable Title IV-D requirements and maintains records in accordance with 45 CFR Part 75. This funding aligns with the broader HHS/ACF block grant portfolio for tribal comprehensive child support services, which typically ranges from approximately $391,000 to $11.1 million per tribal recipient, positioning this award within the standard range for tribal-level child support enforcement operations.