Federal Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Children, Youth and Families awarded Oklahoma Department of Human Services $797,377 under the Chafee Education and Training Vouchers Program (CFDA 93.599) through a formula grant mechanism, effective October 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2027. This funding supports the provision of education and training vouchers to eligible youth who have experienced foster care at age 14 or older, including those who have aged out of the foster care system or been adopted. The program enables Oklahoma to expand postsecondary educational and training opportunities for this vulnerable population through direct voucher assistance.

Under this formula grant, Oklahoma Department of Human Services will administer the distribution of vouchers on a quarterly basis to eligible youth throughout the state. The recipient agency must maintain a federally approved five-year plan with annual updates submitted by June 30 each year, ensuring coordination with other federally assisted programs serving the same population. All program activities must comply with 45 CFR Part 75 administrative requirements and maintain detailed records in accordance with federal recordkeeping standards. The allocation reflects the state's proportional share of the national formula grant distribution for eligible youth in the foster care system.