The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has awarded a $173,022 Formula Grant under the Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund (CFDA 93.596) program to the Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation, a tribally owned firm and federally recognized Indian tribe. This grant, awarded on December 21, 2024, will support the tribe's provision of comprehensive childcare services for low-income families in Utah and Idaho, including childcare subsidies, early childhood education initiatives, facility improvements, child welfare services, nutrition programs, and workforce development for childcare providers. The overarching goals are to enhance children's learning and development, support parental employment and education, and improve the overall quality of childcare services across the tribe's communities. The Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation has a history of securing federal grants from various agencies to fund community development and cultural preservation initiatives.
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