TANF

The TANF grant amount is the amount of the monthly benefit. The TANF grant is approximately 17 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) . The federal government periodically adjusts the FPL.

After the household passes the recognizable needs test, the recommended grant amount is calculated. Subtract the household's adjusted gross income, rounded down to the nearest dollar, from the maximum grant amount allowed for the household's size and composition.

The minimum grant amount is $10. The household is eligible to receive the minimum grant if the recommended grant amount is less than $10.

Benefits of less than $10 are issued only for:

supplemental payments; and

payments made after processing a recoupment.