The CARES Act authorized direct payments—called Economic Impact Payments—to American citizens to aid economic recovery in response to COVID-19, but many are wondering if they qualify for a stimulus payment, how much they will receive, and how they will receive the payment. For additional questions, click here.
COVID-19
Last week, we highlighted the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund, which has now raised more than $460,000. Earlier this week, we shared this list of funds collated by Native Americans in Philanthropy who hope to connect those willing and able to donate with tribal communities in need.
Trump administration revokes reservation status for Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe amid coronavirus crisis (April 2, 2020)
With families of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) quarantining themselves to help stop the spread of COVID-19, an EBCI tribal program is helping provide some exercise time. Cherokee Choices, a diabetes prevention and education program under the EBCI Public Health & Human Services (PHHS) Division, is posting online yoga sessions, hosting an online women’s strength training class, and running a Facebook group for children to help
Funding appropriated specifically for payments to tribes cannot yet be distributed because criteria and mechanisms for distribution must first be developed. The Administration is now seeking tribal input to help them determine how tribes should receive federal aid.
AIPI COVID-19 Update #4
Protecting Native Elders in a Pandemic (March 27, 2020)
Federal Emergency Relief Spending: How Is It Affecting Tribes and How Are Tribes Responding?
Three major Acts of Congress have passed into law this month to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. With each proposal, emergency spending packages grow exponentially larger. Below are summaries of how the legislation affects tribes and how tribes are responding.
AIPI COVID-19 News Roundup #3
Coushatta Tribe and Vivera Pharmaceuticals Join Forces in Fight Against COVID-19 (March 24, 2020)