Section 346-24-12 - Native American Tribal OrganizationsNative American Tribal Organizations means the Penobscot Indian Nation, the Passamaquoddy Indian Tribe and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians as defined in the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act, 30 M.R.S. §6201 et seq., and the Aroostook Band of Micmacs as defined in the Micmac Settlement Act, 30 M.R.S. §7201 et seq.
A. Direct Allocation to Native American Tribal Organizations. Native American Tribal Organizations may receive a direct allocation of HEAP funds from the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to the HEAP Act. The amount of the direct allocation is determined by the percentage of Maine's total annual LIHEAP award that MaineHousing indicates will be awarded to Maine's Native American Tribal Organizations. In its determination MaineHousing will consider the number of Eligible Households during the previous Program Year that include Household Members who are members of the Native American Tribal Organization, when that information is available.B. Agreements with Native American Tribal Organizations. When a Native American Tribal Organization receives a direct allocation of Fuel Assistance and ECIP, MaineHousing will enter into an agreement with the Native American Tribal Organization that, at a minimum, provides for the coordination of services and administration of the Fuel Assistance and ECIP by the Native American Tribal Organization and Subgrantees to prevent duplication of services.99-346 C.M.R. ch. 24, § 12