2022 Tribal LIHEAP Outreach Activities | The LIHEAP Clearinghouse

Alabama
	Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Include inserts in energy vendor billings to inform individuals of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups Send notices out thru the local school districts. Social media, emails to all tribal citizens Poarch Band of Creek Indians Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs The Family Services Department publishes a notice in the monthly Poarch Creek News that is distributed to all Tribal Member households. Information is emailed to all employees and Tribal entities as well as placed on all social media outlets for PCI. United Cherokee Ani'Yun'Wiya Nation Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups
Alaska
	Association of Village Council Presidents Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP Tribal Administrators and their staff will conduct outreach activities, assist clients in their application process, verify household information, and help submit applications by: fax, email, or mail to our office. A toll-free number is available to all applicants. The Indian Health Services hospital is aware of our services, so they refer medically vulnerable people to us to ensure their home is heated if necessary. Aniak Traditional Council Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income program. Tanana Chiefs Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP We have our application accessible online on our organization website . We send our applications to the IRA's and Tribal Organizations in our communities served. The link to our application can also be accessed on Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska's website. THRHA is now transitioning into an online application portal, in which LIHEAP clients can access and apply for energy assistance online. There is an instructional video that is being aired via social media and on THRHA website to instruct applications through the walk through of applying.
Arizona
	Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Include inserts in energy vendor billings to inform individuals of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups Information on the program, eligibility requirements, funding availability, and exhaustion of funds is submitted to the Tribal Newspaper and Tribal Intranet, and is distributed via email through the Community Announcements RSS Feed. 1. Information on the program, eligibility requirements, funding availability, and exhaustionof funds is submitted to the Tribal Newspaper and Tribal Intranet, and is distributed via email through the Community Announcements RSS Feed. 2. Information is also distributed and given at ocnferences, workshops, summits, district council meetings, and events for he Senior and disabled population. 3. Information will be updated to notify clients of the location and application process for LIHEAP applications. If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could Send emails through 'Community Announcements' RSS feed. Information is distributed at conferences, workshops, summits, district council meetings, and events for senior and disabled population. San Carlos Apache Tribe Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups The Navajo Nation Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Include inserts in energy vendor billings to inform individuals of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups
California
	Northern California Indian Development Council, Inc. Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Notice of LIHEAP assistance availabiltiy is tranmitted by each Tribe to their respective membership. The Tribes are sent a flier, to be displayed at the Tribal office, that explains the LIHEAP program. Redwood Valley Rancheria Flyers are sent to all Tribal members residing in the service area and are posted at the Tribal Office. Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc. Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Round Valley Indian Tribes Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs
Maine
	Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Penobscot Indian Nation Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs We publish a notice in our community flyer informing households of the application schedule and other information about the program, including how to arrange for home visits. This notice is included with the September Community Flyer. This same information is published on the tribal website.
Massachusetts
	Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribal Council Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs
Michigan
	Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP Place LIHEAP information in the Rapid River News - a weekly emailed media and in the Currents - a quarterly mailed out news paper and monthly available on the Tribes website. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Post notice of program openings on the Tribes website, ACFS Facebook page and the Sault Tribe Intranet page available to all Sault Tribe Team Members.
Montana
	Chippewa Cree Tribe Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Blackfeet Tribe Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups
New Mexico
	Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Inc. Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Outreach activities are conducted at Community meetings, senior centers and individually
New York
	St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups
North Carolina
	Lumbee Nation Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Include inserts in energy vendor billings to inform individuals of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups
North Dakota
	Three Affiliated Tribes Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Include inserts in energy vendor billings to inform individuals of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups
Oklahoma
	Cherokee Nation Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Chickasaw Nation Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Choctaw Nation Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups Eastern Shawnee Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs We do outreach through our monthly tribal newspaper, the Shooting Star, as well as online. Kiowa Tribe Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Our Social Service office will share information with other tribal Social Services programs, BIA, and our AOA programs to ensure that eligible households are aware of the LIHEAP assistance available. We will advertise our LIHEAP program through the monthly tribal newspaper and local newspapers.
Rhode Island
	Narragansett Indian Tribe Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs
South Dakota
	Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs The Community Health Program will be asked to help assist in reaching elderly and handicapped individuals, as they make daily contact with these individuals. Yankton Sioux Tribe Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs
Washington
	Lummi Indian Business Council Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups Much of outreach is through "word of mouth", people telling other about it who might not hear otherwise. Makah Indian Tribe Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups Keep in touch with local Utility office when funds are available. Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Samish Indian Nation Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP We cross-reference client lists with our other Health and Human Service programs, including Housing, Food Voucher, Indian Child Welfare, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Purchased & Referred Care. LIHEAP information is included on the Samish website, in the Samish newsletter.
Wyoming
	Northern Arapaho Nation Provide intake service through home visits or by telephone for the elderly or disabled Place posters/flyers in local and county social service offices, offices of aging, Social Security office, VA, etc. Make mass mailing to past recipients of LIHEAP Publish articles in local newspapers or broadcast media announcements Include inserts in energy vendor billings to inform individuals of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance Inform low-income applicants of the availability of all types of LIHEAP assistance at application intake for other low-income programs Execute interagency agreements with other low-income program offices to perform outreach to target groups

Note: Outreach is an important aspect of administering LIHEAP. Effective outreach means the most needy households, or those the tribe has prioritized such as elderly or disabled, are made aware of the program as well as of other energy-related programs for which they may be eligible. Effective outreach can also streamline the application process.

In their annual LIHEAP plans, LIHEAP grantees are asked to check which activities are conducted in order to assure that eligible households are made aware of all available LIHEAP assistance. In addition to the activities outlined in the plan, tribes also identified other means of outreach. Grantees are required by statute to accept applications for energy crisis assistance at sites that are geographically accessible to all households in the area to be served.