Tribal Assistance Program (TAP)

The Tribal Assistance Program is a general welfare assistance program. The 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. Tribal citizens are eligible for this program once per fiscal year.

ASSISTANCE:

Tribal citizens must choose only one of the below listed options per fiscal year.

• Clothing $300 Applicants are required to submit receipts for the items purchased.
• Food $300

Unapproved grocery purchases include: makeup, jewelry, perfume, hair products, tobacco and alcohol products. Applicants are required to submit receipt for items purchased.

• Utility $300

Tribal citizen must be 18 years old or older to receive utility assistance and attach a utility bill in the tribal citizen’s name. Be aware when submitting cut off notices for utilities: it will take 7-10 business days before a check will be mailed to utility vendor. Delaware Nation is not responsible for disconnections, late fees or reconnect fees.

HEALTH:

• Glasses up to $400 for tribal citizens (0-59). Reimbursements are now allowable. A paid receipt/invoice must be attached to the application. Payment for glasses must occur in the current fiscal year.

• Please complete and sign the TAP application and submit all required documents.
• All applications must have a bill or invoice in the tribal citizen’s name if you are applying for UTILITIES.
• Minors (under 18) cannot apply for utilities.

• Receipts must be submitted for clothing and food assistance purchases in order to be eligible for the next fiscal year.