Formula Grant 2501HISOSR

The Department of Human Services Hawaii received a $4,579,581 Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. This Formula Grant, covering the period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, will enable the department to furnish a wide range of critical social services tailored to the needs of Hawaii's residents. The grant funding will support the department's administration of initiatives across multiple human services domains, including 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. As a prime recipient, the Department of Human Services Hawaii collaborates with sub-awardees such as the University of Hawaii Systems Cashiers Office Division to deliver these comprehensive services throughout the state.