Formula Grant 2501DCSOSR

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families has awarded a $7,965,089 two-year Formula Grant under the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) program (CFDA 93.667) to the District Columbia Government. This funding will enable the District of Columbia, through its Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of the Director Division, to deliver a comprehensive range of critical social services tailored to the unique needs of the city's vulnerable populations. Key services supported by this grant include child welfare, nutrition assistance, employment training, disability support, elder care, energy assistance, substance abuse treatment, child care subsidies, domestic violence prevention, and refugee resettlement aid. The District of Columbia Government frequently sub-awards portions of the SSBG grant to local non-profit organizations, counties, tribes, educational institutions, and community service providers to facilitate direct service delivery at the community level. This formula-based federal grant funding is intended to help the District of Columbia reduce dependency, promote self-sufficiency, protect vulnerable individuals, and ensure residents can access essential social services.