The Department of Energy awarded the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians a $1,185,394 Formula Grant on January 1, 2025 under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The Tribe, operating as Northern Hospitality, will use the funding to develop and implement a Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program to benefit U.S. households. This initiative aligns with the objectives of the State Energy Program to increase adoption of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies through state-level policies, strategies, and public-private partnerships. The Tribe intends to execute activities outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act provision 50122 to deliver the HEAR program, which will provide support for home electrification and appliance upgrades for residents within the Tribe's seven-county service area. The Tribe has a history of leveraging federal grants to deliver a range of services, including health care, education, social services, environmental protection, economic development, and cultural preservation programs to its over 44,000 enrolled members.
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