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Over $3 Billion Released for LIHEAP Energy Assistance

October 23, 2015
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As the winter months approach, over $3 billion in funding was announced today for energy assistance.

ACF and IHS award $21 million to support Tribal family violence victims and organizations

October 1, 2015
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October marks National Domestic Violence Prevention Month and today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and Indian Health Service (IHS) are announcing the award of nearly $21 million to support tribal domestic violence victims and organizations in American Indian and Alaska Native communities across the nation. 

HHS releases additional $300 million to help families, seniors heat homes

January 21, 2015
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Nearly $300 million is now available from HHS’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to help Americans who may struggle to heat their homes during frigid temperatures this winter.

HHS releases $3 billion for heating, cooling aid

October 15, 2014
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HHS’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has issued $3.05 billion to help many Americans who struggle to heat their homes during the winter months and cool their homes during the warm summer season.

Native American tribes in Alaska receive grants to preserve language

September 3, 2014
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The Yakutat Tlingit Tribe of Alaska plans to grow the number of language speakers by developing a program that focuses on teaching children its native tongue called Yaakwdaat Lingít Haa Yatx'i Jeeyís, or "For Our Yakutat Tlingit Children."

New SEEDS program helps Native Americans grow employment, economic development

November 13, 2013
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Tribes create programs designed to help sustain local communities

Wisconsin tribe works to teach Ojibwe language to next generation

October 23, 2013
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Language preservation effort involves entire community

ACF awards over $41 million in grants to Native American communities and organizations

October 31, 2011
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The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announced today the award of more than $41 million in grants to Native American communities and organizations located in 29 states, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 

ACF announces $2 million in grant awards for Tribal TANF – Child Welfare Coordination

October 4, 2011
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HHS’ Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance (OFA) today announced the award of $2 million in Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) — Child Welfare Coordination grants to 14 tribes and tribal organizations.

ACF Establishes New Agency-Wide Tribal Consultation Policy

September 1, 2011
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Officials from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and representatives from 42 North American tribes attended the signing of the ACF tribal consultation policy on Aug. 18 that sets official protocol on how the agency engages tribes in consultation on legislation, regulations and policies that affect the services delivered to federally recognized tribes.