Elderly Emergency Assistance provides limited emergency financial assistance (per availability of funding) to elderly tribal citizens who have urgent personal needs related to a disastrous event such as fire, death, illness or an extenuating circumstance such as utility shut-off notices, emergency medical need or burial expenses.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a tribally enrolled citizen of Tlingit & Haida.
• Must be age 65 or older.
• Must submit a completed and signed application.
• Must provide verification to indicate financial need.

Note: This is a one-time service limit per applicant, per calendar year.