Maniilaq Association (Workforce Development, BIA 477)Kotzebue
General Assistance (GA) — Maniilaq/BIA Welfare Assistance
General Assistance provides financial help with unmet food, clothing, shelter, and utility costs for tribal members of Ambler, Buckland, Deering, Kiana, Kivalina, Kobuk, Noatak, Noorvik, Selawik, and Shungnak living in the Maniilaq service area. Kotzebue residents (regardless of tribal enrollment) apply through the Kotzebue IRA or the tribal organization closest to their residence, not Maniilaq directly. Call Maniilaq Workforce Development at 907-442-7021 for eligibility questions.
Next stepGA application (contact WFD office)
Where733 2nd Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Who it’s for & requirements
Tribal members of the 10 listed villages, Maniilaq service area residents; Kotzebue residents apply via Kotzebue IRA