General Assistance (GA) — Maniilaq/BIA Welfare Assistance
General Assistance provides financial help with unmet food, clothing, shelter, and utility costs for tribal members of Ambler, Buckland, Deering, Kiana, Kivalina, Kobuk, Noatak, Noorvik, Selawik, and Shungnak living in the Maniilaq service area. Kotzebue residents (regardless of tribal enrollment) apply through the Kotzebue IRA or the tribal organization closest to their residence, not Maniilaq directly. Call Maniilaq Workforce Development at 907-442-7021 for eligibility questions.
Who it’s for
Tribal members of the 10 listed villages, Maniilaq service area residents; Kotzebue residents apply via Kotzebue IRA
This is what the program lists. Only the provider can say whether you qualify.
What’s the difference?
A service may have its own membership, shareholder or residency requirements. Check the wording on each service.
- Shareholder services
- Check the corporation’s requirements.
- Tribal programs
- Check the program’s enrollment requirements.
- Borough services
- Check the service’s residency requirements.
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What to bring isn’t listed. Check with the provider before you start.
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After you contact them
Ask the provider how to confirm receipt and when to follow up. A response time is not listed here.