Federal Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Children, Youth and Families awarded the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) $1,053,294 under the Chafee Education and Training Vouchers Program (CFDA 93.599) on October 1, 2025, with performance completion by September 30, 2027. This formula grant provides resources to support postsecondary education and training opportunities for youth who have experienced foster care at age 14 or older, including those who have aged out of the foster care system or have been adopted. The program distributes funds quarterly to eligible recipients based on a formula allocation methodology.

DCYF will utilize these funds to administer education and training vouchers, making postsecondary educational resources available to eligible youth in Washington State. The agency must maintain a five-year state plan with annual updates due by June 30 each year, subject to approval by September 30, and must coordinate service delivery with other federally assisted programs serving the same population. All fund management and recipient reporting must comply with 45 CFR Part 75 requirements.