Ssbg-2026 - social services block grant

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Puerto Rico Department of the Family $20.053 million under the Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) on October 1, 2025. The award funds social services delivery across Puerto Rico through September 30, 2027, enabling the Department to tailor programming to address child welfare, adult protective services, mental health, substance abuse, nutrition, and employment services within the territory. The Social Services Block Grant is a flexible funding mechanism that allows states and territories to reduce dependency, promote self-sufficiency, protect children and adults from neglect and abuse, and support individuals unable to care for themselves. Recipients must submit Pre-Expenditure Reports and Intended Use Plans by June 1 and September 1 of each fiscal year, with Post-Expenditure Reports due no later than six months following fiscal year close. The Puerto Rico Department of the Family functions as the primary pass-through entity for formula grant awards across the territory, distributing funds to county governments, municipalities, and community-based organizations to deliver services. All grants operate under compliance obligations in 2 CFR Part 200, 2 CFR Part 300, and program-specific terms effective October 1, 2025.