Business · 06/04/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Government Implements Rule Allowing TANF Funds to Be Used for Non-Assistance Purposes

Summary

The US government has implemented a final rule allowing states, tribes, and territories to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program funds for non-assistance purposes, such as providing benefits, services, or activities, following the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

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