Formula Grant 2605MIOATA

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians received a $157,530 formula grant award from the Administration on Aging (AOA) under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title VI, Part A, Grants to Indian Tribes (CFDA 93.047), effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029. This three-year award supports the delivery of supportive services, nutrition services, and caregiver support programs to American Indian elders aged 60 and older within the tribe's service area in Michigan. The funding enables the tribe to provide services comparable to those offered under Title III of the Older Americans Act, with services designed to reflect culturally appropriate approaches that align with Odawa traditions and community needs.

As a federally recognized tribal organization, the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians demonstrated the required capacity to serve a population of at least 50 tribal members aged 60 or older and to deliver the mandated supportive and nutrition services. The award represents part of the AOA's consistent funding stream to tribal governments nationwide, supporting comprehensive elder services that address nutrition, daily living assistance, and caregiver support across diverse Native American communities.