Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services received a $537,798 Block Grant award from the Office of Community Services under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP, CFDA 93.568) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award provides financial assistance to eligible low-income households in North Dakota to support energy cost management, including home energy bill assistance, energy crisis intervention, weatherization initiatives, and minor energy-related home repairs. The LIHEAP Infrastructure Supplement funding enables the state agency to administer these services and sub-award resources to local government entities, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and community providers throughout North Dakota to ensure comprehensive service delivery to vulnerable populations.

As the designated state recipient, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for developing and submitting annual LIHEAP Model Plans through the ACF Online Data Collection system, conducting required public participation processes, and ensuring compliance with federal audit and reporting requirements. The two-year performance period aligns with standard LIHEAP block grant cycles, with funds supporting direct assistance to low-income households while maintaining state administrative oversight of program implementation and sub-award management.