Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe received a formula grant award of $107,435.00 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 period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Through this funding, the tribe delivers federally supported energy assistance services to eligible low-income households within its jurisdiction in Port Angeles, Washington. LIHEAP funding enables direct utility bill payment assistance, emergency energy crisis intervention, weatherization improvements, and minor energy-related home repairs designed to reduce the financial burden of home energy costs and maintain safe and healthy living conditions for vulnerable tribal members.

As a formula grant recipient, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe was allocated this funding based on a congressionally established formula methodology rather than through a competitive process. The tribe is required to submit an annual LIHEAP Model Plan documenting program compliance with federal assurances and public participation requirements, and must maintain compliance with Single Audit Act requirements and applicable federal regulations. This funding represents a continuation of the tribe's comprehensive federal support portfolio, which includes multiple grants addressing community development, environmental conservation, education, and social services across tribal governance domains.