AST Tribal Energy Assistance (TEA)

Home energy assistance for heating and cooling costs for enrolled AST members. Up to $150 for heating (November-March) and $150 for cooling (May-September), capped at $300 per household per fiscal year on a use-it-or-lose-it basis. Available regardless of where in the United States the member resides.

AvailableNationwide

Operated byTribal

Who qualifies

Citizens of this tribe

Income Based

Enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribe member, age 18 or older (no exceptions), residing anywhere in the United States. Adjusted gross household income must not exceed $1,861 per month for a single person or $3,821 per month for a family of four. The utility bill must be in the tribal member or spouse’s name. Applicants who are not working must complete Money Management, Parenting and/or Career Building classes before assistance is pledged; elderly and handicapped applicants, those working or attending school full time, and those living out of state are exempt. Runs January through December, first come first served, until funds are depleted. Source: TEA application and overview, Resolution L-AS-2023-33.

How to apply

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Apply through the online Tribal Energy Assistance form, or download the paper application (astribe.com/sites/default/files/tea_app.pdf) and return it to AST Social Services. Phone (405) 275-4030 ext. 3597/3598 or social.services@astribe.com.