Eligibility Guidelines for TANF Money (Non-Assistance)
● TANF money shall only be used for one (1) or more of the following:
1. Provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives;
2. End the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work and marriage;
3. Prevent and reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies; and establish annual numerical goals for preventing and reducing the incidence of these pregnancies; and
4. Encourage the formation and maintenance of two parent families.
● Contractor shall be specific on what TANF purpose their program/service is addressing.
● Participants served shall be families with a child(ren) with income below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
● Participants also shall meet citizenship/eligible immigrant and residency criteria to be served.
● Programs will be operated on a cost reimbursement basis.
● Administrative costs are limited to 10% of the program cost. Program costs are costs associated with the delivery of the service.
● Performance measures are required. The Contractor shall address how performance measures and data collection will occur to validate the program success.
● Reporting is also required when utilizing TANF funds. The following reports shall be required:
● Monthly/quarterly program performance reports will address program outcomes, successes, challenges and client tracking;
● Monthly/quarterly fiscal reports;
● List of clients served each month; and
● Final summary report.
● TANF funds shall not be used to provide individuals served by the projects with cash, cash cards or check(s) payable directly to the individual(s) or credit card company gift cards.