Summary

The Department of Energy awarded $278,162.00 to the American Samoa Government under the Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons program (CFDA 81.042) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This formula grant funds comprehensive energy efficiency improvements to homes owned or occupied by low-income households, with priority given to elderly persons, individuals with disabilities, families with children, and households with high energy burdens. The American Samoa Government will administer the program through contracts with community-based organizations that deliver whole-house weatherization retrofits.

Services provided under this award include HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system repair or replacement, insulation and air sealing, lighting and appliance replacements, minor home repairs, and health and safety measures. Weatherized households are expected to achieve average annual energy cost savings exceeding $300 while experiencing significant non-energy benefits including improved health, safety, and comfort. The formula grant structure enables the territorial government to coordinate with approximately 650 community-based organizations nationwide—including nonprofit organizations, local government units, and tribal entities—to deliver these energy efficiency services to eligible low-income households.