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((American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Final Rule<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Delaware Tribe received $56 million to respond and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of this process includes ensuring the medical and financial security of its members. The programs are meant to provide Delaware Tribal citizens with financial support in response to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Delaware Tribe aims to ensure our community has support during the COVID-19 pandemic in ensuring Tribal Citizens have access to healthy living environments.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Tribe, acting through its Tribal Council, exercises its inherent sovereignty to authorize and administer programs to benefit the general welfare of the tribal community.<\/span><\/p>\n

NOTICE<\/span>: As of January 18, 2024, the Homeowner Down Payment Assistance Program is currently closed. All received applications will be processed and a formal acceptance\/denial letter will be sent. If you have any questions call Emily or Skyler at (918) 337-6590 ext. 135<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span><\/span>The Delaware Tribe\u2019s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Aid to Tribal Government Potable Water program is to provide economic relief to Delaware Tribal Members in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. To ensure safe and adequate water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Delaware Tribe intends to serve all Delaware Tribal Members, regardless of income, that show a need for assistance in paying their water cost due to cut off notice or services needing to be reinstated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This program is open for all Delaware Tribal Members who expresses the need for services.\u2028Recognizing the public health emergency, necessary mitigation measures like social distancing, and the economic downturn have exacerbated mental health and substance use challenges for many Americans.<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span>Eligibility examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n