Federal Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Children, Youth and Families awarded the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services $125,000 under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFDA 93.674) on October 1, 2025, with a performance period extending through September 30, 2027. This formula grant supports the development and delivery of independent living services and transitional support programs for youth aging out of North Dakota's foster care system, enabling them to achieve successful transitions into adulthood and self-sufficiency.

The awarded funds support comprehensive services designed to assist foster youth in building the skills, resources, and support networks necessary for independent living. As the designated state agency administering this program, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services implements services either directly or through sub-awards to local government entities, tribal organizations, non-profit providers, and community-based organizations throughout the state. The program operates under established federal guidelines, with funding distributed quarterly up to one-fourth of the state's annual allotment, and requires submission of annual program plans by June 30 each year for federal approval by September 30.