The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians $721,842 under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP, CFDA 93.568) on October 1, 2025. The funding supports assistance to eligible low-income households within the tribe's service area for home energy costs, energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related home repairs. The award period runs through September 30, 2027, with performance in Michigan. LIHEAP is a formula grant program available to states, territories, and federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations; recipients submit annual Model Plans via the ACF Online Data Collection system and must obtain meaningful public participation in plan development. The tribe administers LIHEAP as part of a broader portfolio of federal grant programs spanning child care and development, food assistance, environmental protection, victim services, and senior nutrition.