Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded $1,690,089 to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) under the Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF, CFDA 93.596) formula grant program, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. This funding supports child care services designed to help low-income families within the tribal community access affordable, quality child care while parents engage in employment or pursue education and training opportunities.

As the designated lead agency for this award, SRPMIC's Administration Division will develop and implement a comprehensive Child Care and Development Fund plan that outlines the proposed use of mandatory and matching funds in compliance with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act. The funding supports SRPMIC's broader early childhood education and child care initiative portfolio, which includes Head Start programs and multiple child care development grants totaling over $5.4 million. SRPMIC must submit required three-year CCDF plans to the Administration for Children and Families, conduct public hearings, coordinate services with other federal and local child care programs, and maintain detailed financial records for three years following submission of required financial reports.