Child Support Enforcement (93.563)
Child Support Enforcement (Assistance Listing 93.563) is run by the Administration for Children and Families, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $19 billion in 667 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $29.0 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $1.8 million. Half of the 667 awards fell between $648,736 and $27.2 million, and they ranged from $0 to $716 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$19 billion
- Grant awards667
- Typical award$1.8 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$4.6 billion
- Size rank30 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceFormula grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $3.9 billion in fiscal 2021 to $4.6 billion in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 30th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 76% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 54 states and territories.
What the program funds
The primary objective of this program is to ensure that children receive financial support from both parents, even when they live separately.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
All States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam. Each of these jurisdictions is required to establish or designate a single and separate State Child Support Enforcement Agency. Tribes are eligible and we currently have sixty tribal child support programs.
What the money can and cannot pay for
States and some Tribes provide support enforcement services directly to individuals who are receiving federally-funded Foster Care Maintenance Payments, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) (or those who cease to receive TANF), and to individuals not otherwise eligible for such services. TANF, Medicaid, and certain federally funded Foster Care applicants or recipients must have assigned support rights to the State. Non-TANF individuals other than those who cease to receive TANF and/or who provide authorization to the IV-D agency to continue support enforcement services, must have signed a written application for support enforcement services. The State must provide services to locate absent parents, establish paternity and enforce support obligations.
Matching requirements
Statutory Formula: Title IV, Part D, Subpart 455,Public Law Social Security Act.Quarterly reports have matching percentages and determine amounts.States receive a 66 percent Federal Financial Participation (FFP). Federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native organizations are eligible to apply for direct funding for child support programs. Those with approved applications receive 90 percent FFP of their program needs during the first three years and 80 percent FFP thereafter. Tribes also may apply for two-year start-up grants. There are currently sixty tribal child support program recipients.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
FY 2023, from $2,827,053 to $595,936,463; Average Award Amount $73,172,920 FY 2024, from $3,321,328 to $700,128,626; Average Award Amount $85,966,306 FY 2025, from $3,476,037 to $732,740,740; Average Award Amount $89,970,631.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Child Support Enforcement (93.563) awarded $19 billion across 667 grant awards, an average of $29.0 million per award.
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 99% of the money, tribes 1.3%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 354 | $19 billion | 99% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 308 | $251 million | 1.3% |
| Nonprofits | 1 | $249,084 | 0% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $2.9 billion |
| Texas | 13 | $1.5 billion |
| New York | 12 | $1.1 billion |
| Florida | 6 | $999 million |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $891 million |
| New Jersey | 6 | $880 million |
| Michigan | 13 | $801 million |
| Ohio | 7 | $718 million |
| Minnesota | 27 | $616 million |
| North Carolina | 12 | $582 million |
| Illinois | 5 | $569 million |
| Washington | 49 | $534 million |
| Maryland | 6 | $511 million |
| Indiana | 6 | $413 million |
| Wisconsin | 55 | $392 million |
| Georgia | 8 | $366 million |
| Oregon | 16 | $307 million |
| Colorado | 8 | $296 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $295 million |
| Louisiana | 7 | $283 million |
| Oklahoma | 62 | $267 million |
| Arizona | 11 | $267 million |
| Virginia | 8 | $266 million |
| Tennessee | 5 | $261 million |
| Nevada | 9 | $240 million |
| Alabama | 7 | $234 million |
| Connecticut | 5 | $224 million |
| Missouri | 7 | $210 million |
| Arkansas | 8 | $191 million |
| Iowa | 11 | $175 million |
| New Mexico | 17 | $150 million |
| Mississippi | 8 | $143 million |
| Nebraska | 11 | $140 million |
| Utah | 6 | $129 million |
| Kentucky | 9 | $114 million |
| South Carolina | 5 | $113 million |
| Puerto Rico | 9 | $112 million |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $112 million |
| West Virginia | 6 | $105 million |
| Kansas | 16 | $101 million |
| Delaware | 5 | $86.6 million |
| New Hampshire | 6 | $79.0 million |
| Alaska | 15 | $75.0 million |
| Maine | 10 | $75.0 million |
| Hawaii | 8 | $71.1 million |
| North Dakota | 16 | $71.0 million |
| Montana | 25 | $69.0 million |
| Idaho | 20 | $61.0 million |
| Rhode Island | 5 | $56.0 million |
| Vermont | 5 | $48.1 million |
| Wyoming | 17 | $43.9 million |
| South Dakota | 11 | $37.2 million |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 7 | $30.1 million |
| Guam | 5 | $22.8 million |