Ssbg-2026 - social services block grant

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded $12.603 million to the Human Services RI Department on October 1, 2025, under the Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667), with performance through September 30, 2027, in Rhode Island.

The Social Services Block Grant enables states and territories to furnish social services tailored to their population's needs, including services directed toward reducing dependency and promoting self-sufficiency, protecting children and adults from neglect and abuse, and supporting individuals unable to care for themselves.

The Human Services RI Department distributed funds through five sub-recipients. Brown University received sub-grant funding (awarded April 21, 2026) to provide education services and home tutoring for refugee youths. Day One, a sexual assault and domestic violence coalition, received sub-grant funding (awarded October 17, 2025) to address sexual abuse and violence. Amos House, a nonprofit serving vulnerable populations, received sub-grant funding (awarded September 23, 2025) to meet the needs of homeless populations. The Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing received sub-grant funding (awarded September 15, 2025) to support the objectives of the Consolidated Homeless Fund per the Social Services Block Grant Uniform Definition of Services. The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals received sub-grant funding (awarded September 15, 2025) to provide homelessness services.

Human Services RI Department operates as a child agency of the State of Rhode Island and administers multiple federal grant programs across its divisions, including the RI Veterans Home Division.