2021 Utility Assistance Program

On Dec 3rd, 2021, the Native Village of Georgetown (NVG) established a Utility Assistance Program using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to provide assistance to NVG members adversely impacted by the public health emergency. In developing program guidelines, NVG strives to balance the urgency of the need of our members with a process that will ensure transparency, efficiency, and the responsible management of ARPA funds. In developing this program, NVG conducted surveys and contacted local agencies to better understand the membership impacts related to the COVID-19 public health emergency and target available funds to the areas of greatest need. Several common themes emerged from local research and were incorporated into the program. The NVG also reviewed and learned from similar programs around Alaska. This program was designed to provide timely financial relief to members in the NVG experiencing financial hardship directly caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency.

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for safe and sanitary living conditions to improve public health. The NVG, recognizing that there is a need to improve the living conditions for our members, authorizes the payment for the following utilities: electricity, solid waste, water, and sewer.

This program is funded by ARPA and may be altered at any time based upon guidance or notification from the US Department of Treasury.

The payments will be provided to the member as reimbursement for invoices already paid. Each household may be awarded a one-time payment up to up to $800 per household. In compliance with federal guidelines, the member will need to certify that the member has not used a similar program in conjunction with this program.

The program will last from Dec 3rd, 2021, until funds are expended.

Program Guidelines Purpose: To help members of the NVG economically impacted by COVID-19To be eligible for the program, an individual must :

• Be a member of the Native Village of Georgetown.
• Federal guidance dictates that these funds may not be used if there is a duplication in service. Members who receive similar services from another entity must certify they are not receiving funds from another entity for this particular use unless the member can demonstrate that an unmet need still exists.
• Self-certify that a current or imminent need exists. Each household may be awarded $800 for electric/water & sewer/solid waste/trash bill for 2021.
• Complete the attached application form.
• Provide supporting documentation of 2021 utility bill(s) paid.
• This is a one-time payment.

I have been impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Initial

I understand each household may be awarded up to $800 per member in the household for utility

Indicate How the $800 award should be distributed (Electric, Water, Sewer, Trash):

**Please note: the Individual Assistance grant program is only open to NVG members**

NVG recognizes the need to support tribal members as a result of the COVID-19 public health pandemic. The individual grant is aimed to help NVG members economically impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency for utility assistance. By applying, there is no guarantee or obligation that funds will be awarded. The application will be kept confidential and remain within the NVG. Please answer each question to the best of your knowledge. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Applications may be submitted by email to info@georgetowntc.com hand-delivered or mailed to the

address above. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application via email to the contact person listed on the application. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to determine or seek independent advice as to the tax implications of receiving the funds.

I certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate. I agree to verify the information provided in this application and to provide additional information to NVG if requested.