The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Maryland Department of Human Services $478,323 on October 1, 2025, under the Chafee Education and Training Vouchers Program (CFDA 93.599).
The award funds vouchers for postsecondary education and training made available to youth who have experienced foster care at age 14 or older, who have aged out of foster care, or who have been adopted or otherwise permanently placed out of foster care. Maryland serves as the recipient and administers the program statewide.
The award covers the period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Place of performance is Maryland. Funds are disbursed quarterly in amounts up to one-fourth of the state's annual allotment. Maryland must submit an approvable 5-year state plan with annual updates coordinating services under the Education and Training Voucher Program with other federal or federally assisted programs serving the same population. The agency plan or its annual update is due June 30 each year and will be approved or disapproved by September 30. The assistance type is a formula grant.