Federal Grant Award Summary

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services received a Formula Grant award of $1,006,135.00 under the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program (CFDA 93.645), funded by the Administration on Children, Youth and Families. This award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports the state's development and expansion of coordinated child and family services programs that leverage community-based agencies. The grant funds the implementation of Maine's five-year agency plan, which coordinates child welfare services under Title IV-B with complementary federally-assisted programs serving vulnerable children, families, and related populations across the state.

Under this formula grant, Maine DHHS will deliver community-based child welfare services as outlined in its federally-approved plan, which is jointly developed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and informed through consultation with public and nonprofit partners. The award follows the program's established cycle requiring plan submissions by June 30 annually and approval within 60 days, with funds distributed through a draw-down account system. Recipients must maintain compliance with 45 CFR Part 75 and other applicable federal regulations governing fund management and reporting throughout the two-year performance period.