Formula Grant 2604MIOATA

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians received a formula grant award of $206,840 from the Administration on Aging (AOA) under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title VI, Part A, Grants to Indian Tribes program (CFDA 93.047). The award, effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029, supports the delivery of nutrition services, supportive services, and caregiver support to American Indian elders aged 60 and older within the tribe's service area. These services are designed to be comparable to those provided under Title III of the Older Americans Act and address the specific needs of Native American populations.

The funding enables the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe to maintain and expand programs that serve a significant elder population across its seven-county service territory in Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula. The three-year performance period allows the tribe to sustain essential services that promote the health, independence, and quality of life of tribal elders while supporting family caregivers. All program records and financial reports must be maintained for three years following submission of final expenditure reports in accordance with AOA regulatory requirements.