Pawnee Nation · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Tribal Assistance Program — Disability
Direct financial assistance for Native people with a documented disability. This is the disability path of the Pawnee Nation Tribal Assistance Program; elder and emergency paths are separate entries with their own rules.
Who's eligible
Any CDIB Holder Income Based
Applicants must provide proof of the disabled condition through a disability award letter from the Social Security Administration or Veterans Affairs. Doctor's notes are explicitly not accepted. Proof of age is determined by a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB), a tribal membership identification card, or a copy of a birth certificate; a birth certificate is required for all minor disabled applicants. Household income must not exceed 150% of the poverty level set by the Department of Health & Human Services, verified with the last 30 days of income. Proof of guardianship or power of attorney must be provided if applying on behalf of the disabled applicant.
Where it's offered
Nationwide
The Division of Health & Community Services states for this path: "The applicant does not have to reside in the Pawnee service area." No residency requirement is published.
Location:
Health and Community Services Center, 400 Agency Road, Pawnee, OK 74058
How to apply
Download the Tribal Assistance Program application (the combined Elders, Handicap, and Emergency form) from the Division of Health & Community Services page, complete it, and submit it with your SSA or VA disability award letter, proof of age, and 30 days of income verification. Call (918) 762-3873, option 6, or email tfrietze@pawneenation.org with questions.
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Contact
Phone: (918) 762-3873
Email: tfrietze@pawneenation.org
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-07.