Federal Grant Award Summary: Social Services Block Grant

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families received a Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) award of $9.07M from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. Under CFDA 93.667, this formula grant enables the state to deliver a flexible array of social services tailored to Minnesota residents' needs, including child welfare services, adult protective services, mental health services, substance abuse prevention and treatment, nutrition assistance, energy assistance, employment and training programs, and community support services. The award supports the state's efforts to reduce dependency, promote self-sufficiency, protect vulnerable populations from neglect and abuse, and help individuals unable to care for themselves maintain independence or access appropriate care arrangements.

As a formula-based allocation, Minnesota receives funds quarterly upon submission and acceptance of Pre-Expenditure Reports and Intended Use Plans. The state agency has established itself as a comprehensive social services administrator, frequently sub-awarding portions of SSBG funding to county governments, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and local service providers to facilitate comprehensive service delivery across the state. Grant management requires compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 and HHS-specific provisions, with recipients maintaining detailed expenditure records to document the purposes and allocation of all funds distributed under the program.