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This is the index page for the Transmission File Layouts and Edits for the TANF Data Reporting System.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): TANF Work Outcomes Measures (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023)

TANF provisions in the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) of 2023

Frequently asked questions and answers related to the TANF pilots established by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. 

Executive Summary

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides a fixed block grant of about $16.5 billion to states, territories (Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico), and Washington, DC (hereafter “states”). Additionally, federally recognized American Indian tribes and Alaska Native organizations may elect to operate their own TANF programs. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) created TANF, repealing the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) and related programs.

NPRM to Strengthen the TANF Program and Increase State Accountability 

The Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund, to inform tribes administering Tribal TANF programs under a 477 plan of the Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund reallotment. 

National Tribal TANF characteristics data for Fiscal Year(s) (FY) 2016 to 2020.

The new system will allow TANF programs to easily submit accurate data and be confident they fulfilled their reporting requirements.

Native Employment Works (NEW) grantees are required to submit an annual report that includes a narrative and statistical component.  NEW program reports cover each July 1 — June 30 program year/ report period.  In each program report, grantees should cover NEW activities, services, and achievements during/for the period covered by the report, including activities, services, and achievements paid for/supported with NEW funds awarded for this program year and activities, services, and achievements paid for/supported with any NEW funds carried forward from a previous program year.