Housing Assistance Program (NAHASDA)
Housing assistance provided under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA), based on eligibility, household need, and available funding.
Programs funded through NAHASDA include
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Rental Assistance
Helps eligible households maintain stable rental housing. -
Homeownership Units
Provides access to BBHA-managed homeownership opportunities. -
Down Payment Assistance
Assists qualified applicants with upfront home purchase costs. -
Home Acquisition
Supports the purchase of an existing home when eligible. -
Home Repairs
Addresses critical repairs needed to maintain safe and livable housing. -
Utility & Fuel Assistance
Helps households cover essential utility and heating costs.
Weatherization Program
The Weatherization Program helps improve the energy efficiency of eligible homes in the Bristol Bay region. Services focus on reducing heat loss, lowering energy costs, and improving indoor comfort and safety.
Work is prioritized for households with the greatest need, including elders, people with disabilities, and families with children.
Funding for this program is provided through state and federal sources and is separate from NAHASDA housing assistance.
- Home Energy AssessmentsIdentifies heat loss and energy efficiency issues in eligible homes.
- Insulation ImprovementsAdds or upgrades insulation to improve thermal performance.
- Air SealingReduces drafts and uncontrolled air leakage.
- Heating System ImprovementsAddresses efficiency or safety issues related to existing heating systems.
- Health & Safety MeasuresResolves weatherization-related issues that affect occupant safety.
- Energy Efficiency UpgradesImplements approved measures designed to lower energy use and heating costs.
Weatherization services may include
Vocational & Technical Scholarship Program
The Vocational & Technical Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to Bristol Bay tribal members pursuing certificate or diploma-based training programs. The goal is to support job-focused education that leads directly to employment.
This program supports workforce development in the Bristol Bay region and operates.
- Tuition AssistanceHelps offset the cost of approved vocational or technical training programs.
- Certificate & Diploma ProgramsSupports enrollment in job-focused programs that lead to recognized credentials.
- Training-Related ExpensesMay assist with books, fees, or other approved training costs.
- Employment-Focused TrainingPrioritizes programs that lead directly to job opportunities.
- Workforce Development SupportEncourages skill development that supports long-term employment goals.