NVB Tribal Members
NVB ELDER MEMBERS
Elder members of Native Village of Barrow who were members as of December 31, 2024, age of 62 and over are eligible for a stipend. Elders who were enrolled after this date are NOT ELIGIBLE. For 2025 the stipend will be mailed as a one-time payment. Beginning in 2026, stipends will be mailed in quarterly payments.
To qualify, members must sign the Agreement and complete a W-9 form; the agreement is available online or at the NVB office, then either:
- Email the signed forms to Email: arpa.elder@nvb-nsn.gov, or
- Turn them into ARPA staff at the Native Village of Barrow office.
Forms be processed and paid as soon as possible. You do not need to reapply in 2026; the Agreement only needs to be signed once. However, if you change your address during 2025 or 2026, you must submit a new W-9.
visit – Elder Stipend Form to get started.
