Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) received a Social Services Block Grant (SSBG, CFDA 93.667) award of $2.49 million from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. Under this formula grant program, NDHHS delivers a broad array of flexible social services tailored to North Dakota's population needs, including child welfare services, adult protective services, mental health and substance abuse services, nutrition assistance, energy assistance, employment and training programs, and community support services for vulnerable populations. The grant funds are distributed quarterly upon NDHHS submission and federal acceptance of required Pre-Expenditure Reports and Intended Use Plans.

As the designated state agency administrator, NDHHS frequently sub-awards portions of SSBG funding to county governments, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and local service providers to ensure comprehensive, localized service delivery across the state. The program is designed to reduce dependency, promote self-sufficiency, protect individuals from neglect and abuse, and help vulnerable populations maintain independence or access appropriate care arrangements. NDHHS must maintain detailed expenditure records and comply with 2 CFR Part 200 and applicable HHS-specific regulations, with certain compliance provisions waived to maximize programmatic flexibility in addressing state-specific social service priorities.