So may tribal organizations authorized by eligible tribes to apply on their behalf. Tribes and tribal organizations applying for direct grants must meet most of the same statutory requirements for funding as states. The amount to be reserved from a state's allotment for a direct grant to a tribe will be based on the ratio of eligible tribal households to total eligible households in the state, or a larger allotment amount agreed on by the tribe and state. Leveraging incentive applications were due November 30, 2000. Program Requirements and Eligibility Only states, federally or state recognized tribes, including Alaska Native Villages, authorized tribal organizations, and U.S. insular areas may apply for funding.
Grantees can also provide weatherization assistance if they opt to do so.
Timely and meaningful public participation in the development of grantees' plans is required. Grantees must conduct outreach activities to assure that eligible households, especially those with elderly or disabled individuals, or young children, are aware of this assistance. The highest level of assistance must go to households with the lowest incomes and highest energy costs or needs in relation to income. Energy crisis intervention must be administered by public or nonprofit entities that have a proven record of performance. Applications for crisis assistance must be taken at accessible sites and assistance with completing the application must be provided to the physically infirm.