Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Assistance

CSBG assistance helps low-income Native Americans with housing or utility needs — a current bill or a deposit — and with medical expenses including eyewear, dentures, and medications. The maximum amount of assistance is $100 per fiscal year, October through September.

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Who qualifies

Any CDIB Holder

Any enrolled tribal citizen

Income Based

Geographic

Applicants must be Native American, verified by a CDIB or a tribal membership card, and do not have to be members of the Pawnee Nation. Proof of income meeting DHS poverty guidelines is required, along with a completed CSBG application and proof of residency. A notice posted August 17, 2026 adds that applicants cannot have received LIHEAP assistance through DHS, and that priority is given to elders, individuals with disabilities, and families with children under age 8. Funds are limited.

How to apply

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Download and complete the CSBG application posted on the CHR program page and submit it with proof of residency, proof of income, and your CDIB to the CHR office at 400 Agency Road. For the current utility-assistance round contact Lisa at (918) 762-9734 or Camille at (918) 762-9736. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where it's available

Two official statements describe the geography differently and both are reported here. The CHR division page says clients "must reside in Pawnee Nation Service area but do not have to be a member of the Pawnee Nation." The August 17, 2026 utility-assistance notice says applicants "must reside in Pawnee County, City of Yale, or Stillwater," Oklahoma. Yale and Stillwater are in Payne County, so this entry is not attached to a structured county service area — confirm your address with the program.

CHR Office, 400 Agency Road (Old IHS Building), Pawnee, OK 74058