What Petersburg Indian Association does

Petersburg Indian Association (PIA) is a federally recognized tribal government established in 1948 to serve the Séet Ká Kwáan people of Petersburg, Alaska. Operating under a P.L. 93-638 contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, PIA administers federal Indian programs including General/Welfare Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Basic Needs Project pantry, and Traditional Food Distributions; Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) services; the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (IGAP) with biweekly Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning testing and a Sea Life Garden Compost operation; the Johnson O'Malley (JOM) youth program and a six-week Summer Youth Program; tribal enrollment and Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) issuance; scholarships and job-placement training; and the Amy Hallingstad Tribal Library.

PIA's service infrastructure is anchored in physical assets within Petersburg: rental housing across three properties (Raven Apartments, Eagle Apartments, and the newly built Ira II Street Duplex), event and meeting space (John Hanson Sr. Community Hall and the Hallingstad-Peratrovich Conference Room), commercial office rentals ranging from 190 to 430 square feet, and a free tribal transit bus service for senior citizens (60+), persons with disabilities, and their caregivers operating Monday-Friday and Sunday mornings. The Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) maintains a 25-year Long-Range Transportation Plan and a four-year Tribal Transportation Improvement Program. Revenue is derived primarily from federal grants and contracts (P.L. 93-638 and EPA IGAP), with secondary recurring rental income from housing, event, and office leases, and minor transactional income from compost sales.

Governance is provided by an elected Tribal Council (President Carol Martinez, Vice President Brandon Ware, Secretary Jaclyn Lyons Eide, Treasurer Adam Ware) supported by program directors across Social Services, ICWA, Rental Properties, TTP, JOM, IGAP, Maintenance, and an Office Manager. PIA's customer base is structurally narrow — enrolled Séet Ká Kwáan tribal citizens and Alaska Natives with documented lineal descent — making it a community-led GTM motion with no traditional commercial sales channel. The organization reaches members through its website, email newsletter, Facebook page for PSP results, monthly Tribal Council Meetings with published agendas, and community events including Culture Camps and salmon canning classes.

Name

Petersburg Indian Association

Legal name

Petersburg Indian Association

Website

https://piatribal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Petersburg Indian Association is a federally recognized tribal government in Petersburg, Alaska, providing welfare, housing, transportation, environmental, youth, and cultural programs to enrolled Séet Ká Kwáan citizens under a P.L. 93-638 contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants and Contracts (P.L. 93-638): P.L. 93-638 is a contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs that allows PIA to run specific programs with the goal of aiding tribal citizens in financial, educational, and health needs. Also includes EPA IGAP grants for environmental protection programs.
2. Housing Rental Income: Rental properties including Raven Apartments, Eagle Apartments, and Ira II Street Duplex. Townhome-style apartments ranging from studio to 4-bedroom units.
3. Event and Office Rentals: Rental of John Hanson Sr. Community Hall and Hallingstad-Peratrovich Conference Room. Also commercial office space rental ranging from 190 sq. ft. to 430 sq. ft. in the Hallingstad-Peratrovich Building.
4. Compost Sales: Sale of Sea Life Garden compost in 35-pound bags and compost tea bags.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Petersburg Indian Association is a federally recognized tribal government that provides social services, housing, transportation, environmental protection, youth education, cultural preservation, and rental services to enrolled Alaska Native citizens of the Séet Ká Kwáan community. Its core offerings include General Assistance and TANF programs, the Tribal Transportation Program with free transit for seniors and persons with disabilities, housing rentals across three properties, the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program with PSP testing and composting, the Johnson O'Malley youth program, and event/office space rentals.

Product overview

Petersburg Indian Association (PIA) is a tribal government providing a comprehensive portfolio of social services and community programs to enrolled tribal citizens. Rather than a unified software product, PIA offers distinct service programs including: Housing Rentals (Raven Apartments, Eagle Apartments, Ira II Street Duplex), the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) with transit bus services, the Amy Hallingstad Tribal Library, General Assistance Programs (welfare, TANF, Basic Needs pantry), ICWA services, IGAP environmental programs (PSP testing, composting), Johnson O'Malley and Summer Youth Programs, Tribal Enrollment Services, Event and Office Rentals, Job Placement and Training, and Scholarship Programs. These services operate under P.L. 93-638 contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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Products and services

• Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) Addresses the Tribe's transportation needs by providing funds for planning, design, construction, transit, and maintenance activities. Includes a 25-year Long-Range Transportation Plan, a four-year Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP), and a free transit bus service. Designed for tribal citizens and the broader Petersburg community.
• Transit Bus Service Free transit bus service for senior citizens (60+), persons with disabilities, and their caregivers. Operating hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM – 4 PM and Sunday 9 AM – 1 PM. Contact: 907-650-7788.
• Housing Rentals Rental housing units including Raven Apartments (studio to 4 bedrooms at 104 South 3rd Street), Eagle Apartments (studios to 3-bedroom at 103 South 2nd Street), and Ira II Street Duplex (newly built duplex at 705 Ira II). Available to applicants through rental applications.
• Amy Hallingstad Tribal Library Library focused on community wellness and cultural knowledge expansion. Currently operating by appointment only. Provides membership registration for tribal citizens.
• General Assistance Programs P.L. 93-638 contract programs providing financial assistance for essential needs (food, clothing, utilities, shelter), including General/Welfare Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Basic Needs Project pantry, and Traditional Food Distributions.
• Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Services Provides guidance to families regarding active efforts to prevent family breakup, right to intervene in state-court proceedings, and qualified expert witnesses for foster-care placement or termination of parental rights cases.
• Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (IGAP) Environmental protection program providing Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) testing every two weeks and operating the Sea Life Garden Compost program that sells compost in 35-pound bags and compost tea bags.
• Johnson O'Malley (JOM) Program Youth program for Native children in Petersburg focusing on supporting youth in education and cultural exploration and knowledge. Includes Community Culture Camp and Adult Culture Camp events.
• Summer Youth Program Six-week paid program employing 3 tribal youth and their supervisor to job shadow and volunteer for various organizations in Petersburg for Natural Resource Management career exploration.
• Tribal Enrollment Services Provides proof of Alaska Native blood through enrollment, CDIB (Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood), and T&H Enrollment. Identifies eligibility for Tribal Programs including Indian Health Services, Educational programs, and Financial assistance.
• Event and Office Rentals Rental spaces including John Hanson Sr. Community Hall (12 North 1st Street) with full kitchen, sound system, tables/chairs, and handicap accessibility; and Hallingstad-Peratrovich Conference Room (15 North 12th Street) for conferences and formal meetings. Also offers commercial office space rental (190-430 sq ft).
• Job Placement and Training Program assisting eligible tribal members in obtaining job skills through funding for education programs (medical assistant, plumber, welder, mechanic, nurse, etc.) leading to permanent and gainful employment. Training may not exceed 24 months (36 months for Registered Nurse).
• Scholarship Programs Higher education financial assistance including PIA Scholarship ($500 award) and Higher Education Scholarship (multiple recipients based on need). Requires personal essay, transcripts, budget worksheet, recommendations, tribal card, and admission letter.
• Sea Life Garden Compost Sales Retail sale of Sea Life Garden compost produced by mixing fish waste with alder chips. Available in 35-pound bags and compost tea bags.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992EPA provides General Assistance Program (GAP) grants to federally recognized tribes for planning, developing and establishing environmental protection programs in Indian country under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act of 1992.
• Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerP.L. 93-638 contract with BIA allows PIA to run specific programs with the goal of aiding tribal citizens in financial, educational, and health needs.
• Tlingit and Haida Central Council (CCTHITA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership programs including Tlingit & Haida Headstart. Joint services for Head Start programs and enrollment support.
• United States Forest ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaintenance agreements including Harvey Lake Cabin maintenance and Mitkof Island Blading Contract. Also partners on transportation projects including City Creek Trail designed by Harai and Associates.
• Petersburg BoroughminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrail maintenance agreement and Eagles Roost Stairway Replacement maintenance agreement.
• Forest ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Summer Youth Program for invasive plants identification and control activities. Also USFS surveying and fish pass reconstruction activities.
• Marine Advisory ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners for Summer Youth Program career exploration in commercial fishery procedures and management.
• Icicle SeafoodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal seafood company partner for Summer Youth Program career exploration in business and commercial fishery.
• Spruce Root Community DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsored 2020 Salmon canning class along with PIA to teach subsistence skills to Petersburg's Tribal Citizens.
• Alaska State TroopersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer Youth Program provides behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement for youth career exploration.
• Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides AHFC Rent Assistance Voucher Application for Petersburg specific housing assistance.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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