Federal Grant Award Summary

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians received $271,216.00 in federal funding under the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Mandatory and Matching formula grant program (CFDA 93.596) from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child Care. The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, supports the tribe's delivery of child care services to low-income families across its seven-county service area in Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula.

Under this award, the tribe provides assistance to eligible families in accessing affordable, quality child care while parents work or pursue education and training opportunities. The funding supports the tribe's comprehensive child care initiatives, including subsidizing child care costs for eligible households, improving the quality of child care services, and promoting early childhood development. As a federally recognized tribal government with over 52,000 enrolled members, the tribe administers the program in accordance with Child Care and Development Block Grant Act requirements, which include developing and submitting a three-year CCDF plan, establishing sliding fee scales, and maintaining compliance with federal regulatory standards outlined in 45 CFR Parts 98 and 99.