Federal Grant Award Summary

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) received a $1,042,948 formula grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFDA 93.674). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports MDHHS's implementation of independent living and transitional services for youth aging out of Michigan's foster care system. As the state's designated recipient for this entitlement-based formula grant, MDHHS uses these funds to facilitate successful transitions into adulthood and self-sufficiency for eligible foster youth.

Under this two-year funding period, MDHHS typically serves as the pass-through entity, sub-awarding portions of the grant to local health departments, non-profit organizations, and community-based service providers to implement targeted support services at the community level. These services may include independent living skills training, educational support, employment assistance, housing support, and other transitional services designed to help former foster youth achieve self-sufficiency. The formula grant allocation is distributed quarterly, with the Division of Payment Management establishing draw-down accounts from which MDHHS may access funds for eligible expenditures in accordance with Uniform Guidance requirements under 2 CFR Part 200.