Council Aroostook Micmac

Council Aroostook Micmac is a Native American tribal organization representing the Aroostook Band of Micmacs in Maine. It receives federal grant funding to provide a wide range of services to tribal members, including healthcare, education, housing assistance, child care, family services, and cultural preservation programs. The organization administers numerous grant programs aimed at supporting the Micmac community, addressing issues such as substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence prevention, and economic development. Council Aroostook Micmac acts as both a direct recipient of federal grants and as a pass-through entity to deliver services to the Aroostook Band of Micmacs.

Through its federal grant awards, Council Aroostook Micmac provides diverse services across multiple domains. It administers child care programs funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Child Care and Development Fund. The organization also operates elder care services through grants from the Administration on Aging. Mental health and substance abuse treatment programs are supported by grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The Council manages housing assistance and Indian education programs funded by the Department of the Interior. Environmental initiatives, including air quality monitoring, are supported by Environmental Protection Agency grants. Additionally, the organization conducts cultural preservation work, such as language documentation, through grants from the Administration for Native Americans. Other key programs include domestic violence prevention, community services block grants, and tribal historic preservation efforts funded by various federal agencies.