SCIT COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program
10/28/2020 7:47:00 AM - Public Relations

The Saginaw Chippewa· Tribal Council, through Council Resolution 20-116, has authorized and established the Saginaw Chippewa COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program (Relief Program) to provide emergency financial assistance to Saginaw Chippewa members who have incurred economic expenses as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. You must complete and return this Application for the issuance of COVID title V funds as provided by the CARES Act and U.S Department of Treasury guidance. By accepting funds provided by the Relief Program you attest that you have incurred COVID-19 related expenditures as provided in this application including the Eligibility Criteria below.

Eligibility Criteria: Must be a Saginaw Chippewa Member or a parent, guardian or person providing primary place of residence for a Tribal Member child (Tribal Member under 18 years of age); and due to the COVID-19 public health emergency incurred one or both of the following:

(1)    Loss of income, or decreased income; and/or
(2)    Un-anticipated, increased expenditures.