Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
Description: Delaware Nation Low Income Household Water Assistance (LIHWAP) grant program assists with household water and waste water services. Priority will be given to the elderly (60 and over), disabled, families with young children (5 and under), and homes with high water burdens (10% or more). This program operates on a first come first serve basis until funds are exhausted.
Deadlines:  None
Requirements:
  • Head of household or spouse must be an enrolled Delaware Nation citizen
  • Household cannot have received LIHWAP thru DHS, another tribe or any other funding source that receives LIHWAP
  • Submit a completed LIHWAP application and supportive documentation
  • Provide income verification for all household members over the age of 18
  • Provide a copy of enrollment card (any tribe, if applicable) and social security cards for everyone in the household
  • Provide a copy of current water utility bill in applicant’s name

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • All supportive documentation must be submitted with an application to be considered for assistance.
  • Failure to report total household income may result in being disqualified from the program for one year.
Required Documents:

If you fail to secure the documents listed below your file will be placed on pending status. 

  • Completed application
  • Enrollment cards (for any tribe, if applicable) for all household members
  • Copy of Social security cards for ALL household members
  • Proof of Income (last 30 days) for ALL household members over the age of 18
  • Copy of water utility bill in the tribal citizen’s name
Service Areas: Caddo, Comanche, Grady, Canadian, Oklahoma, Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie and Tulsa counties in Oklahoma
Funded By: Department of Health and Human Service,  Administration for Children & Families (GRANT)
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