Federal Register #2026-22123

Proposed updates to federal block grant regulations

HHS is proposing updates to federal block grant regulations to reduce administrative burden for State and Tribal grantees. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services. - Opportunity type: Proposed regulatory changes to 45 CFR Part 96; this is not a purchase or contract award. - Programs affected: Community Services Block Grant; Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant; Community Mental Health Services Block Grant; Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant; Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant; Social Services Block Grant; and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). - Proposed changes: Remove obsolete or duplicative provisions and revise requirements involving fund expenditure periods, waivers, Tribal LIHEAP applications, Social Services Block Grant reporting, and LIHEAP weatherization waivers. The proposal also removes specified Community Services Block Grant provisions and the Social Services Block Grant service definitions appendix. - Products, quantities, and OEMs: None requested or identified. - Notable requirement: The proposal is intended to simplify administration while retaining requirements established by statute.

Description

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) proposes amendments to federal block grant regulations in 45 CFR Part 96. The proposed rule would remove outdated, duplicative, or unnecessary regulatory provisions, streamline grantee obligations, and reduce administrative burden on States and Tribal grantees. It also proposes revisions to specified requirements involving grant procedures, waivers, reporting, and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program weatherization. Written comments are due by November 30, 2026.

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