Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
BIA Emergency Assistance
Assistance provided directly to individuals whose homes suffered personal property damage or were destroyed by fire, flood, or other calamity. Used for the essential needs of food, shelter, and utilities when other resources are not available.
Who's eligible
Any Enrolled Tribal Member Native American Descent Income Based Geographic
BIA Financial Assistance and Social Services aids American Indians and Alaska Natives who have no access to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), do not meet TANF eligibility criteria, or have exceeded the TANF lifetime limit — enrollment in the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma specifically is not stated as a requirement. The services are designed to be a last resort when no other resources or financial assistance are available. All services must be within the approved BIA jurisdictional boundaries for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, and all are subject to a completed application providing true and accurate information. Additional documentation such as a TANF denial letter, proof of income, and proof of residency will be necessary. This benefit applies specifically where a home suffered personal property damage or was destroyed by fire, flood, or other calamity.
Where it's offered
Reservation
The program states that "All services provided must be in the approved BIA jurisdictional boundaries for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma." Those boundaries are not defined on the page and no county list is published, so this entry is not attached to a structured service area — confirm your address with Social Services.
Location:
335588 E. 750 Road, Perkins, OK 74059
How to apply
Contact Iowa Tribe Social Services at (405) 547-2402, ext. 3800, or socialservices@iowanation.org, to request an application. Bring or attach a TANF denial letter, proof of income, proof of residency, and any other documentation supporting the application. The Tribal Family Protection Service Worker can be reached at ext. 3802.
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Contact
Phone: (405) 547-2402
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-07.