Formula Grant 2601GUCCDT

The Government of Guam - Department of Administration, Bureau of Statistics and Plans received a Formula Grant award of $4,871,280 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care, under the Child Care and Development Fund - Territory Mandatory program (CFDA 93.596). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, provides mandatory federal funding to support child care services for low-income families in Guam. The grant enables the territory to subsidize child care costs for eligible families, enhance the quality of child care services, and support early childhood development initiatives across the island.

As the designated lead agency for this Child Care and Development Fund program in Guam, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans is responsible for administering these mandatory funds in accordance with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act requirements. This includes developing and implementing a comprehensive three-year Child Care and Development Fund plan, establishing sliding fee scales for service payments, coordinating with other federal and local child care programs, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements outlined in 45 CFR Parts 98 and 99. The agency must also conduct public hearings and maintain detailed financial records for the duration of the award and for three years thereafter.