The BIA General Assistance Program is a once-a-month financial assistance payment to the qualified applicant. The payment is a set rate based on household size and income. This program is for Members of Federally Recognized tribes who have little-to-no income. The program is intended for applicants who cannot work due to a physical or mental disability. Qualified applicants will be approved in 3-month cycles and the case will be reevaluated at the end of the 3 months. The applicant must fill out a General Assistance application and submit the following required documents;
The BIA Burial Assistance Program is a one-time payment of up to $2,500 towards burial/funeral expenses. Payments are made, on behalf of the deceased, directly to the mortuary. The BIA cannot reimburse family members for funeral expenses. The deceased must be a member of a federally recognized tribe. Immediate family members may fill out a Burial Assistance application and submit the following required documents for the deceased;
The BIA Emergency Assistance Program is an once-in-a-lifetime payment of up to $1,000 for approved applicants who have suffered a loss of their home due to a natural disaster, such as a flood or a wildfire. The Emergency Assistance Program does not cover any other emergency situations. One payment per family- the payment will be made to the head-of-household. Applicant must a member of a federally recognized tribe. The applicant can fill out an Emergency Assistant application and submit the following required documents;
All required documents must be turned in with the application. Incomplete applications will be denied until all documents are provided.
Send complete applications and supporting documents to;
Bureau of Indian Affairs
650 Capitol Mall, Suite 8-500
Sacramento, CA 95814