ARP Assistance Programs
2024 Assistance Programs
These are the assistance programs being offered to members using funds from the American Rescue Plan. This list is for the calendar year 2024. Members can apply online using the links below. Contact the office if you need a copy of the application mailed to you. New programs will be posted as they become available.
FOOD PRESERVATION AND SUBSISTENCE ASSISTANCE - New
NVG is providing NVG Tribal Member Households assistance in purchasing food preservation and subsistence equipment! Each household is eligible for up to $3,000.00 to purchase qualifying subsistence and food preservation items. A list of qualifying items can be found on the application. Shipping costs will be included in the $3,000.00. Items will be purchased by the office only. This program will run from Aug 2024 to Nov 2024. Link to application
Broadband Supplemental Assistance Program - New
This program provide up to $100 per month in reimbursement towards your broadband internet bill. This limited time program will run from June 2024 to November 2024. Note: this program only covers broadband service using cable, fiber optic, or satellite. It does not cover cellular data. Link to application
2024 Food Supplemental Assistance Program
This program provides a one-time assistance of $1500 for the purchase of food items due to rising costs of food. This program is household based and we will be accepting only one application per household. Link to application
2024 Utility Assistance Program - Updated
The 2024 Utility Assistance Program is now open to members. Like last year it will be household based and have a household limit of $1000 per month for up to 11 months. This program has been extended, and will run from Jan 1, 2024, to Nov 31, 2024, with the November payment going out in December 2024. Link to application
2024 Housing Assistance Program - Updated
Housing Assistance program applications are also available. Fill out the application and you can be awarded up to $1000 on rental assistance or dorm rent or $1000 on mortgage assistance or $1000 to homeowner Insurance. Link to application
2024 Off-Grid Assistance - Updated
The Georgetown Tribal Council has authorized an additional round of assistance to the 2024 Off-Grid Assistance program in the amount of $5,000. To apply for the second round of assistance, use the link below
The 2024 Off-grid Assistance Program is also open until the end of the year. This application is for those who do not qualify under the 2024 Utility Assistance Program. The maximum awarded amount is $6000 to be applied as credit to fuel supplies in the member’s account or reimbursed for purchased made. EXAMPLE: Those who live in remote areas without access to Utility companies. Link to application
Older Programs
ARPA Vocational and Workforce Development Program
The purpose of the Native Village of Georgetown Job Training Scholarship Program is to financially assists tribal members in acquiring new job skills to members that may have lost their employment or suffer from underemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Job training and vocational training can provide the means to expand the employment opportunities of tribal members in need in fields that are in greater demand and/or provide higher pay. Link to application
Food Supplemental Assistance Program
This program provides a one-time assistance of $800 for the purchase of food items due to rising costs of food. This program is household based and we will be accepting only one application per household. Link to application.
2023 Utility Assistance Program
The 2023 Utility Assistance Program is now open to members. Like last year it will be household based and have a household limit of $500 per month for up to four months per year, maximum of $2000 for the year. This year, natural gas and firewood have been added. Elder or other members that use firewood as their primary heat source and need assistance can use the assistance to hire someone to cut wood for them. Link to application
2023 Off Grid Assistance Program
The 2023 Off-grid Assistance Program is also open until the end of the year. This application is for those who do not qualify under the 2023 Utility Assistance Program. The maximum awarded amount is $2000 to be applied as credit to fuel supplies in the member’s account or reimbursed for purchased made. EXAMPLE: Those who live in remote areas without access to Utility companies.
Housing Assistance Program
Housing Assistance program applications are also available. Fill out the application and you can be awarded up to $600 on rental assistance or $600 on mortgage assistance to be paid to the landlord or mortgage company. Link to application.