Knik Tribal Resources

Knik Tribal Council Resources Employment and Training Department Assists participants in achieving self-sufficiency by helping them find meaningful and sustainable employment, job enhancements or certifications. Funds are awarded on a firstcome, first completed basis. The program is not intended to cover the full cost of training.

Eligibility: Certificate of Indian Blood (CDIB/CIB), copy of an Alaska identification card.

For more information, contact Geraldine Nicoli-Ayonayon at gnayonayon@kniktribe.org, or (907)373-7938.

Scholarships Knik offers scholarships for Knik Tribe members. Students can attend full or part-time.

Completed applications need to be received by Aug. 15 for Fall Semester, and Dec. 19 for Spring Semester.

After School Program Are you interested in an after school program? If so, please email Geraldine Nicoli-Ayonayon at gnayonayon@kniktribe.org with your child's name, age, grade, transportation needs if any and potential craft/cultural/athletic activities.

Sports fee program This program is to assist parents with their child's after school sports activity/program. To be eligible students must be at least Âź AK Native/ American Indian and participating in the Report Card Program. Payments are made to the sports activity/program.

Requirements: Documentation supporting the blood quantum, sports fee costs and the sports fee application.

Report card program This program was developed to encourage a student to achieve better grades in grade school.

Due to the increase par-ticipation students have to be Âź AK Native/ American Indian. Students that are interested in our Sports Fee program must be an active participant in the program to be eligible for the sports fees. Participation throughout the school year is beneficial due to the program looking at the previous quarter's grade, determining the grade improvements.

1st time participants receive a $10 gift certificate to Target.

Returning participants receive a $10 gift certificate, plus an additional $5 for every grade improvement per class.

Students that participate in one quarter but miss the next and apply for the third will be considered as a new participant.

Transportation to medical appointments Knik Tribe provides limited transportation support to medical appointments at Valley Native Primary Care in Wasilla and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium campus in Anchorage.

Call Roy at 354-7993 several days in advance of your appointment to give him notice of your need for transportation.

Child Care Assistance Program Knik Tribe provides child care services to qualifying families while funding is available.

All eligible Indian children must be under the age of 12 and reside with the family whose income does not exceed 85% of the state's median income for a family of the same size on the scale and whose parent(s) are working or attending a job training program.

Child care assistance for children under the age of 19 will be provided if the child is physically and/or mentally incapable of self-care or under court supervision.

To apply to the program you will need to complete the following: 1. The Parent(s) and Provider application. Both portions need to be filled out completely.

2. The parent portion must include: birth certificate(s) for any child needing the child care, certification of Indian blood, a document stating that the child(ren) needing the child care assistance is up to date on their immunizations, check stubs for the last 30 days, updated child immunization records and/or time sheets for hours worked at your new employer or educational/college program.

3. The provider portion must include a copy of their liability of insurance and a W-9 form.

4. Applications are received when all the supporting documents are available. Knik staff members have 10 days to review the application and determine the amounts to be paid.

5. To remain eligible, the parent(s) income for the last 30 days and any changes to the household must be submit ted every six months to re-examine the child care assistance.

For more information, or to apply for any of the above programs, contact Geraldine Nicoli, Special Services Manager, at 907-373-7938.

Housing Department The Housing Mod/Rehab Program promotes energy efficiency, safe and comfortable homes for eligible families living in substandard housing who are Alaska Native/American Indian, low income households residing in the Knik Tribe Service Area. Services provided; but not limited to; life and health and safety repairs to the home.

The Elder Rehab Program provides assistance to elders for minor rehab needs to ensure safe, secure and comfortable living. Additionally, costs for inspections and insurance for any and all projects will be provided under this program.

Eligibility Requirements: * Be an Alaska Native/American Indian that can provide proof of Certificate of Indian Blood. * Your owner occupied home must be within the Knik Tribe service area. * Be low-income by HUD income limits for your household size. * Be current on your property taxes. * Demonstrate need. * There are amount and frequency limits per household.

To apply, or for more information, contact Jennifer at 907-373-7991, or jraschke@kniktribe.org.