Formula Grant 2601MTCILP

The Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) received a formula grant award of $199,647.00 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) 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 the delivery of independent living services and transitional support programs for youth aging out of Montana's foster care system. These services are designed to facilitate successful transitions to adulthood and self-sufficiency for vulnerable youth populations.

As a state-level grantee, DPHHS implements and coordinates the Chafee program statewide, frequently sub-awarding portions of funding to local health departments, tribal organizations, non-profit service providers, and community-based agencies to deliver direct services at the local level throughout Montana. The formula grant structure ensures Montana receives funding proportional to its foster care population and identified needs, with quarterly disbursements available through the Division of Payment Management.