Federal Grant Award Summary

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of State Service Centers received a $3.3 million Social Services Block Grant (SSBG, CFDA 93.667) from the Office of Community Services, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This formula grant enables Delaware to deliver flexible, community-tailored social services addressing critical needs across the state, including child welfare, adult protective services, mental health services, substance abuse prevention and treatment, nutrition and energy assistance, employment and training programs, and community support services. The SSBG funding supports Delaware's mission to reduce dependency, promote self-sufficiency, protect vulnerable populations from neglect and abuse, and help individuals unable to care for themselves maintain independence or access appropriate care arrangements.

As a formula-based allocation program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, Delaware's award is distributed quarterly upon submission and acceptance of Pre-Expenditure Reports and Intended Use Plans. The Division of State Service Centers, as the state-designated recipient, is authorized to sub-award portions of SSBG funding to county governments, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and local service providers to facilitate comprehensive service delivery. All expenditures must be documented and reported in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 and HHS-specific compliance provisions, with Post-Expenditure Reports due within six months of the fiscal year close.