Federal Grant Award Summary

Award: LIHEAP-2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Funding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services
Program: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP, CFDA 93.568)
Awardee: Redding Rancheria
Award Amount: $117,226.00
Award Period: October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2027

Redding Rancheria, a federally recognized tribal government, will utilize this formula grant to provide home energy assistance to eligible low-income households within its service area. Under the LIHEAP program, funded services include direct assistance with residential energy bills, emergency energy crisis intervention, weatherization improvements, and minor energy-related home repairs. As a tribal recipient, Redding Rancheria submitted its LIHEAP Model Plan to the Administration for Children and Families via the online data collection system and obtained meaningful public input on its proposed use of funds in accordance with tribal consultation requirements.

This award represents part of Redding Rancheria's recurring LIHEAP formula grant portfolio, which the organization has successfully managed as a direct federal recipient. The two-year grant period aligns with the standard LIHEAP annual appropriation cycle and supports the tribe's broader mission of ensuring energy security and affordability for low-income tribal members. As with all LIHEAP recipients, Redding Rancheria is required to obtain annual independent audits under the Single Audit Act and maintain compliance with applicable federal cost principles and audit requirements.