Heating & utility bill help from the TRIBES — what actually exists (no tribal LIHEAP listed on the Slope)

As of September 2026 neither ICAS nor the Native Village of Barrow lists a tribal LIHEAP / energy-assistance program on its website, so the main heating program for North Slope households is still the State Heating Assistance Program (DPA, 800-478-7778). Tribal help that DOES exist for a shut-off notice or a past-due heat/electric bill: NVB Emergency Assistance pays past-due utilities up to $1,000 for enrolled NVB members (907-852-4411); NVB's Homeowner Assistance Fund can pay utility arrears for member homeowners until Sept 30, 2026; ICAS General Assistance can cover utilities for eligible low-income members (907-852-4227); ASNA BIA General Assistance in Atqasuk, Kaktovik, Nuiqsut and Wainwright (907-852-2762); Native Village of Nuiqsut has an Emergency Requests & Rental/Utility Assistance form (907-480-3010). Ask your own village tribal office too — programs change with grant cycles.