Tribal Assistance Program
The Tribal Assistance Program application period begins October 1
st
and ends September
30
th
. This program operates on a first come first serve basis depending on availability of
funds. All checks for utilities, glasses, hearing aids and dentures are made to the vendor.
NO REIMBURSEMENTS will be made for purchases made prior to this application.
ASSISTANCE:
The following benefits are for all tribal citizens.
• Food $100
Unapproved grocery purchases include: makeup, jewelry, perfume, hair products, tobacco and
alcohol products. Applicants are required to submit receipt for items purchased.
• Utilities $150
Tribal citizen must be 18 years old or older to receive utility assistance and attach a utility bill in
the tribal citizen’s name. All cut off notices for utilities will take 7-10 business days before a
check will be issued to utility vendor. Delaware Nation is not responsible for late fees or
reconnect fees.
HEALTH:
• Glasses up to $200 for tribal citizens (0-59)
ELDER HEALTH ASSISTANCE:
All applicants must be 60 years old or older at the time of request. An elder application
must be submitted for assistance.
• Glasses up to $400 every 2 years
• Major Dental up to $500 every year
• Dentures up to $3,000 every 5 years
• Hearing Aids up to $3,000 every 5 years
REQUIREMENTS:
• All applications must have a bill or invoice if you apply for UTILITIES, DENTURES OR
GLASSES. If not your application will be placed on pending status.
• Minors (under 18) cannot apply for utilities.
• Our office cannot rush checks for utility cut off notices.
SERVICES AREA
• NATIONWIDE
