Federal Grant Award Summary

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe received a $1.32M formula grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Community Services under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP, CFDA 93.568). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, provides federally funded assistance to eligible low-income households within the tribe's jurisdiction in South Dakota to reduce the financial burden of home energy costs. LIHEAP supports multiple service categories including direct utility bill payment assistance, emergency energy crisis intervention, weatherization improvements, and minor energy-related home repairs designed to maintain safe and healthy living conditions for vulnerable populations.

As a federally recognized tribal recipient, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe delivers LIHEAP services directly to approximately 16,000 enrolled tribal members across Dewey and Ziebach Counties. The formula-based allocation model enables the tribe to provide energy assistance without competing for discretionary funding, requiring only annual submission of a LIHEAP Model Plan demonstrating compliance with federal assurances and meaningful public participation requirements. The tribe's substantial experience administering federal grants across health, social services, and community development sectors positions it to effectively implement comprehensive energy assistance programming aligned with LIHEAP's objective of supporting low-income households in maintaining safe, healthy living conditions.