Federal Grant Award Summary

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services received a $3.84 million Formula Grant award under the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program (CFDA 93.645), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Administered by the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), this grant supports the development and expansion of coordinated child and family services programs delivered through community-based agencies across Oklahoma. The funding enables the state to implement comprehensive child welfare services under Title IV-B while coordinating with other federally-assisted programs serving vulnerable populations.

Under this formula grant, Oklahoma DHS will develop and maintain a five-year agency plan—jointly developed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—that outlines strategies for delivering child welfare social services. The grant requires the state to work collaboratively with community organizations, local agencies, and nonprofit entities as sub-recipients to ensure community-based service delivery. Recipients must submit annual plan updates by June 30 each year for approval and subsequently draw down funds through an established payment management account. All activities are subject to compliance with applicable federal regulations, including 45 CFR Part 75 and program-specific instructions governing fund management, reporting, and record retention.