The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Nez Perce Tribe $483,260 under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP, CFDA 93.568) on October 1, 2025.
LIHEAP provides federally funded assistance to reduce costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related home repairs for low-income households. The Nez Perce Tribe, a federally recognized sovereign Native American tribe headquartered in Lapwai, Idaho, receives this formula allocation as an eligible tribal recipient to serve eligible households within its jurisdiction.
The award runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Idaho. As a formula grant, the award follows the annual LIHEAP Model Plan submission process and does not require competitive application. The Nez Perce Tribe operates this funding as part of its broader human services portfolio, which includes TANF administration, child care services, child support enforcement, and elder services delivered across the reservation and surrounding tribal service areas.