Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Human Services, Office of the Commissioner, received a Social Services Block Grant (SSBG, CFDA 93.667) formula grant award of $7.88 million from the Administration on Aging, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Under this flexible funding mechanism, the Department of Human Services delivers a comprehensive array of social services tailored to the territory's population needs, including child welfare, adult protective services, mental health services, substance abuse prevention and treatment, nutrition assistance, energy assistance, and employment and training programs. The SSBG funding supports vulnerable populations across various life stages while advancing federal objectives to reduce dependency, promote self-sufficiency, and protect individuals from neglect and abuse.

As a local government entity managing an extensive federal grant portfolio, the Department of Human Services distributes SSBG resources to support critical community services throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands. The award operates as an automatic allocation based on established formulas rather than through competitive application processes, with funds distributed quarterly upon the department's submission and federal acceptance of required Pre-Expenditure Reports and Intended Use Plans. Recipients are required to maintain detailed expenditure records and submit post-expenditure reports within six months of fiscal year closure, with compliance governed under 2 CFR Part 200 and HHS-specific provisions in 2 CFR Part 300.