Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Services awarded Northern California Indian Development Council, Inc. a formula grant of $754,825.00 under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP, CFDA 93.568) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. As a minority-owned, non-profit organization serving Native American communities in Northern California, the awardee will utilize these funds to provide direct assistance to eligible low-income households in reducing home energy costs through utility bill payment support, emergency energy crisis intervention, and weatherization improvements.

LIHEAP formula grants distributed to federally recognized tribes enable direct service delivery within tribal jurisdictions, with the awardee required to submit an annual LIHEAP Model Plan demonstrating compliance with federal assurances and public participation requirements. The program supports vulnerable populations by helping maintain safe and healthy living conditions through minor energy-related home repairs and other energy assistance initiatives, with all activities administered in compliance with Single Audit Act requirements and applicable federal regulations under 2 CFR Part 200 and 45 CFR Part 75.