Federal Grant Award Summary

The Puerto Rico Department of the Family received a $5.54M formula grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Community Services under the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG, CFDA 93.667) program, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This funding enables Puerto Rico to deliver flexible, population-tailored social services across multiple service categories, including child welfare and protective services, adult protective services, mental health services, substance abuse prevention and treatment, energy assistance, employment and training programs, and community support services for vulnerable populations. The grant supports the agency's core mission of reducing dependency, promoting self-sufficiency, protecting individuals from neglect and abuse, and ensuring vulnerable populations maintain independence or access appropriate care arrangements.

As a formula grant recipient, the Puerto Rico Department of the Family is required to submit Pre-Expenditure Reports and Intended Use Plans to the federal awarding agency and receives funds distributed quarterly upon acceptance of these reports. The department frequently sub-awards portions of SSBG funding to county governments, nonprofit organizations, community action agencies, and local service providers to expand service delivery reach across the territory. All expenditures must be documented and maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 and HHS-specific provisions under 2 CFR Part 300, with the department maintaining significant flexibility in allocating resources to address Puerto Rico's specific social service priorities and community needs.