Federal Grant Award Summary

Award Overview

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Community Services awarded the Yurok Tribe a Formula Grant of $142,086.00 under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP, CFDA 93.568) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award funds assistance to eligible low-income households in California to reduce costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related home repairs.

Program Delivery

The Yurok Tribe will administer LIHEAP services to low-income tribal members and eligible households within its service area in Northern California. As the recipient, the Tribe submitted a LIHEAP Model Plan outlining how funds will be allocated and distributed to address home energy affordability and emergency energy assistance needs within the community. The Tribe must conduct meaningful public input on its LIHEAP plan, maintain compliance with Single Audit Act requirements, and deliver services in accordance with federal LIHEAP regulations. This award represents the Tribe's participation in the standard annual LIHEAP funding cycle, through which eligible entities receive formula-based allotments based on congressional appropriations and submitted Model Plans.