The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services $1,487,073 under the Chafee Education and Training Vouchers Program (CFDA 93.599) on October 1, 2025. The award funds vouchers for postsecondary education and training for youth who experienced foster care at age 14 or older, have aged out of foster care, or were adopted from foster care. The grant runs through September 30, 2027, with performance in North Carolina. Funds disburse quarterly up to one-fourth of the state's annual allotment. North Carolina submits a five-year state plan with annual updates due June 30 each year, subject to approval or disapproval by September 30. The state coordinates ETV services with other federal and federally assisted programs serving the same population.