The COVID-19 emergency has caused a broad range of public health and economic challenges in tribal communities. Interim guidance for ARPA has presented Catawba Nation with the opportunity to provide valuable services and ensure economic recovery. The funds provided must be obligated to pandemic response and eligibility is dependent upon each program guidance.
This page provides information on current and future programs that the Nation is putting into place for our people.
Homeowner Support Programs
The Catawba Nation is pleased to offer various programs for homeowners. Each program has unique guidelines and income thresholds. For detailed information, please see below. All programs depend on grant fund availability. Applying does not automatically qualify you for the program.
Catawba Septic Maitenance
The Catawba Indian Nation was awarded funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The ARPA is intended to help Tribal communities respond and recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Catawba Indian Nation is introducing the Septic Maintenance Program through the use of ARPA funding. The purpose of the Catawba Septic System Maintenance Fund is to provide eligible Tribal Households assistance with septic system pumping. The address being serviced must be within the Tribe’s service area, State of South Carolina, and 6 counties in North Carolina; Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Rutherfordton, and Union. This is a "first-come, first-served" opportunity and applications will be approved as funding is available.
Tribal citizens may complete the application here.
Questions about this program may be sent to Kandis.Faile@catawba.com
Catawba Indian Nation Housing Rehabilitation Program
The Catawba Indian Nation (CIN) has established fair and consistent policies and procedures for its members who are in need of housing rehabilitation/ modernization assistance. The CIN will assist members in rehabilitating those housing units that need this assistance and are determined to be eligible under the guidelines contained in the
document below. The CIN will act as a catalyst to secure resources and develop innovative programs for the provision of safe, decent and sanitary housing which will be available and affordable to low-income Tribal members.
CIN Housing Rehab Program Application
CIN Housing Rehab Program Policies and Procedures