TRIBES · DURANT, OKLAHOMADURANT, OK
Chahta Yakni
Choctaw Nation
Every Choctaw Nation program in Okla’s catalog, in one place. 97 serve the Choctaw Nation 10.5-County Service Area. 68 are open to citizens of other tribes too.
120 programs across 14 categories.
Education
23 PROGRAMS Adult Education (GED/HSE) — Choctaw Members Online academy for the High School Equivalency Diploma (HiSET/GED). Citizens only · Nationwide Adult Education (GED/HSE) — Other Tribal Members in Service Area Online academy for the High School Equivalency Diploma (HiSET/GED). Any tribal citizen · Service area Career Development Programs Financial assistance for training plus career guidance: workforce skills, academic skills enhancement, career counseling, assessments, admission… Citizens only · Nationwide Chahta Himmak Pila Pehlichi (CHPP) — Youth Development Works to improve outcomes for Native American youth aged 14-24 attending Battiest, Rattan, and Wright City public schools. CDIB holders · Service area Classroom Training Services Classroom and structured training opportunities to prepare Native Americans for employment. CDIB holders · Service area College Clothing Allowance One-time $300 payment for Choctaw college students. Citizens only · Nationwide College Freshman Year Initiative (FYI) First-year support program for Choctaw students at three partner colleges in southeastern Oklahoma: Southeastern Oklahoma State University (Durant)… Citizens only · Service area Employment Training Services – Adult Provides adults with opportunities for employment, education, training, and related services to succeed in the labor market. CDIB holders · Service area Health Education in Rural Oklahoma for Employment Success (HEROES) Healthcare career-pipeline program: career-tech certification courses, test prep, mentoring, and enrichment for high school students at schools… Citizens only · Service area High School Career Tech Assistance Assists high school juniors and seniors with required expenses to attend career tech training. Citizens only · Service area High School Concurrent College Assistance Provides financial assistance to qualified Choctaw tribal members in high school who are actively attending an accredited college or university… Citizens only · Nationwide High School Student Services (HSSS) Provides Choctaw students in grades 9-12 with academic information to promote education and/or a career path beyond high school. Citizens only · Service area Higher Education Program Financial assistance for Choctaw members pursuing higher education. Citizens only · Nationwide Internship Program Provides opportunities for Choctaw college students to gain career fundamentals and hands-on experience at Choctaw Nation offices across the… Citizens only · Service area Johnson-O’Malley Program (JOM) Funds supplemental programs via contracts with public schools in the Choctaw Nation service area to meet the specialized and unique educational needs… CDIB holders · Service area Jones Academy No-cost American Indian boarding school on 540 acres in Hartshorne, OK. Any tribal citizen · Nationwide Military Mentoring Initiative for high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in the military. Citizens only · Service area Student School & Activity Fund (SSAF) Annual $100 grant delivered as a pre-paid Visa usable only at clothing retailers. Citizens only · Nationwide Success Through Academic Recognition (STAR) Academic incentive program awarding twice-yearly gift cards: $50 for all A's, $25 for all A's and B's, $25 for perfect attendance. Citizens only · Nationwide Teach to Reach (T2R) Trains Native Americans (Choctaw preference) to enter teacher education programs and become highly qualified educators, with placement at schools… Any tribal citizen · Statewide Technology Allowance One-time $500 payment for Choctaw college students. Citizens only · Nationwide Vocational Development Financial assistance for Native Americans enrolled full-time in education or training programs at approved accredited institutions. CDIB holders · Service area Work-Ready Skills Initiative Training and credential-earning opportunities to demonstrate key workplace skills to employers. Citizens only · Service area
Medical
15 PROGRAMS Choctaw Nation Eye Care (Optometry) Eye exams and vision care at seven Choctaw Nation Eye Clinics, staffed with licensed optometrists and trained technicians. CDIB holders · Service area Choctaw Nation Health Care Comprehensive health care including primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, 24/7 emergency care at Talihina, surgical services… IHS-eligible · Service area Choctaw Nation Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy services for patients with physical, cognitive, social, or developmental disabilities at the Choctaw Nation Health Care Center… CDIB holders · Service area Choctaw Nation Physical Therapy Therapeutic exercises, equipment, activities, and wound care for patients with physical limitations from disease, injury, developmental delays, or… CDIB holders · Service area Choctaw Nation Respiratory Therapy Respiratory therapy in outpatient clinics, ER, and inpatient settings. CDIB holders · Service area Choctaw Nation Speech Therapy Speech therapy for delays in speech, language, voice, attention, memory, and problem solving. CDIB holders · Service area Choctaw Nation Women’s Health & Maternity Obstetrical and gynecological care plus a full range of women's health services including labor and delivery with anesthesia, recovery, postpartum… CDIB holders · Service area Choctaw Referred Care (CRC) Payer of last resort for authorized medical treatment at non-Indian facilities when care cannot be provided at a Choctaw Nation facility. CDIB holders · Service area Community Health Programs Community Health Nursing for tribal members in rural communities. CDIB holders · Service area Diabetes Wellness Center Comprehensive diabetes care delivered by certified diabetes educators and registered dietitians: endocrinology, education programs, pharmacy… CDIB holders · Service area Hospitality House Provides a "home-away-from-home" for family members and loved ones of patients, as well as for patients traveling in from outside the Talihina area… CDIB holders · Service area In-Clinic Pharmacy On-site pharmacy services at all Choctaw Nation health facilities, dispensing prescriptions written by CN providers during clinic visits. CDIB holders · Service area Mail-Order Pharmacy Refills Mail-order prescription refill service from the Lois White Burton Pharmacy Refill Center in Poteau. CDIB holders · Service area Transportation Services (Tribal Transit) Transportation to non-emergency medical appointments at Choctaw Nation health clinics as well as specialized clinics outside of CNHSA. CDIB holders · Service area Wellness Centers Top-of-the-line fitness equipment, a wide variety of fitness classes, and comprehensive fitness assessments. CDIB holders · Service area
Housing
14 PROGRAMS Affordable Rental Housing Affordable housing for lower-income households. Citizens only · Income based Choctaw Homebuyer Advantage Program (CHAP) Mortgage loans with no maximum income limits and up to 30-year terms. Citizens only · Statewide Choctaw Section 184 Down Payment Assistance Down payment assistance for enrolled Choctaw Nation members purchasing a home through the federal Section 184 Native American Home Loan program. Citizens only · Statewide Home Rehabilitation Services Emergency repairs, appliances, and substantial rehabilitation/voucher for privately owned homes, including paid-off Mutual Help homes. Any tribal citizen · Income based HOPE Development Corporation An eight-unit apartment complex for rent on the open market, located in Idabel, OK. Income based HUD-Veterans Assisted Supportive Housing (VASH) Affordable housing for very low-income veterans, with VA providing case management and clinical services alongside the housing subsidy. Any tribal citizen · Income based LEAP Program: Lease to Purchase 15-year lease with the intent to obtain a mortgage during year 16. Citizens only · Income based Mutual Help Management Services (HMS) 3- or 4-bedroom brick homes built on one acre of land for tribal members. Citizens only · Service area Project EMPOWER (DV Transitional Housing) Transitional housing plus support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking. CDIB holders · Service area Project HOUSE (Help in Obtaining an Uplifting Safe Environment) Holistic, victim-centered transitional housing funded by the DOJ Office on Violence Against Women. CDIB holders · Service area Project SERV (Services Empowering Rural Victims) Transitional housing for 8-12 individuals lasting 6-24 months. CDIB holders · Service area Rental Assistance Maintains rent payments at an affordable level for a one-year term. Any tribal citizen · Income based Storm Shelters One-time storm shelter grant for Choctaw tribal members who own their home and land. Citizens only · Service area Streamline Rehabilitation Loans Loans up to $20,000 (3% interest, up to 10-year terms) for energy-efficient improvements and simple repairs that can be easily estimated and… Citizens only · Statewide
Legal
11 PROGRAMS Ahni Center (DV/Sexual Assault/Child Abuse Services) Wrap-around services for victims of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault: forensic interviews, advocacy, medical support, therapy, and… Open to all · Service area Essential Life Skills (Crime Victim Services) DOJ-funded services for crime victims: parenting education, financial literacy, career support (resume building, interviewing), Chromebooks for… CDIB holders · Service area Family Violence Prevention Advocacy, awareness, outreach, and prevention programming for victims of domestic violence, family violence, and dating violence, and their… Open to all · Service area Indian Child Welfare Collaborates with state workers and courts to secure safe placements for Choctaw children, identifies Choctaw foster and adoptive homes, and monitors… Citizens only · Nationwide Juvenile Services Intake, assessment, treatment planning, probation and parole, supervision, and reintegration services for delinquent tribal juveniles within the… CDIB holders · Service area Member Legal Assistance Document preparation only for uncontested cases. Citizens only · Income based Reintegration (Felony Reentry) Helps adult tribal members who have been convicted of felony crimes become productive citizens by connecting them to appropriate reentry services. Citizens only · Service area Service Coordination Links individuals to a wide range of community services so they can live independently and become self-sufficient. Citizens only · Service area Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program (SANE) Medical forensic examinations, crisis intervention, and referrals to advocacy after sexual assault. Open to all · Service area Tribal Victim Assistance Comprehensive services to victims of crime, including emergency food, clothing, shelter, safety planning, goal planning, counseling, court system… CDIB holders · Service area Tribal Victim Services Guidance for victims of crime and their families through counseling and group therapy. CDIB holders · Service area
Child Care
10 PROGRAMS Chahta Inchukka (Home-Based Parenting) Home-based parenting program providing child development and parenting support to families with a Native child under the age of one. Native descent · Service area Child Care Assistance Financial assistance for child care costs, supporting federal employment and training initiatives under P.L. CDIB holders · Income based Child Care Centers Licensed child care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years at 9 Choctaw Nation centers. Open to all · Service area Children Matter — Car Seats Injury prevention program focused on reducing injuries to Native American children within the Choctaw Nation service area, including car seat… CDIB holders · Service area Choctaw Foster Care Program Recruits foster homes for Choctaw children. Any tribal citizen · Service area Diaper Distribution (DDDRP) Builds strong families through diapering support and outreach services. CDIB holders · Income based Family Preservation Provides services designed to prevent family disruption and out-of-home placement by meeting the needs of a family in times of crisis. CDIB holders · Service area Fatherhood Services Guidance and support for young fathers who are expecting or parenting a Choctaw-eligible child. Citizens only · Service area Guiding Adolescent Parents (GAP) Home-based parenting program for adolescent parents, offering resources and support to help them build successful, sustainable families. Citizens only · Service area Head Start Educational, health, nutritional, and social services program supporting school readiness for 3- and 4-year-olds. Open to all · Income based
Mental Health
9 PROGRAMS Adult Reentry Program Connects individuals reentering from incarceration or recovery with a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) who builds a compassionate support plan… IHS-eligible · Statewide Celebrating Families — Addiction Family Program 16-week curriculum for families struggling with addiction. Open to all · Service area Chahta Himmitoa Aiahli Tohnochi (CHAT) — Youth Behavioral Health Prevents youth delinquency by mitigating mental health and substance abuse conditions through trauma-focused, age-appropriate behavioral health… Citizens only · Service area Chi Hullo Li — Residential Treatment (Women) 15,612 sq ft residential treatment facility in Talihina (built 2001, near CN Health Care Center). CDIB holders · Service area Choctaw Nation Behavioral Health Individual counseling, family counseling, case management, substance abuse counseling, child/partner abuse counseling, psychiatric medication… IHS-eligible · Service area Juvenile Healing to Wellness (JHTW) A diversion program from the juvenile justice system for tribal youth with substance abuse problems and other delinquent issues. Citizens only · Service area Recovery Center — 90-Day Residential (Men) 90-day residential substance use disorder treatment for men. CDIB holders · Service area Tribal Opioid Response Program (TOR) Outpatient counseling and recovery support for opioid and methamphetamine use. IHS-eligible · Statewide Warrior Wellness (Veteran Mental Health) Culturally-centered veteran wellness through the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention grant. CDIB holders · Service area
Financial Assistance
8 PROGRAMS Benefit Coordination One-on-one help enrolling in SoonerCare (Medicaid), Medicare, ACA/Marketplace plans, VA benefits, and the Choctaw Nation Premium Assistance Program. CDIB holders · Service area Burial Program Three burial assistance tracks: (1) Tribal Burial up to $3,000 for Choctaw members — apply within 30 days, paid directly to funeral home; (2)… CDIB holders · Service area Credit Repair Loans Loans up to $10,000 with terms up to 10 years for payoff of collections, charge-offs, judgments, liens, and repossessions. Citizens only · Service area Down Payment / Closing Cost Assistance Second mortgage to help cover home purchase costs. Citizens only · Statewide Emergency Services Emergency assistance up to $600 per year. Citizens only · Service area Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Assists with payment of home heating or cooling bills. CDIB holders · Income based Next Step Initiative Financial wellness education paired with monthly Visa Debit Card supplements: $80/month for 1 person, $160/month for 2, $240/month for 3+. Citizens only · Income based VITA Tax Preparation Free basic tax preparation covering W-2, W-2G, SSA-1099, 1099-R, 1099-G, 1099-C, Child Tax Credit, and Earned Income Credit. CDIB holders · Income based
Food
7 PROGRAMS At Risk (CACFP) Program Provides shelf-stable, nutritious meals to children who attend one of the feeding sites in a congregate setting. Open to all · Service area Choctaw Beef and Pecans Provides eligible Choctaw Nation tribal members with ground beef and cracked pecans produced by the tribe. Citizens only · Service area Food Distribution Program Provides healthy, nutritious foods to income-eligible households. CDIB holders · Income based Summer EBT Qualifying families receive $40 of free food per child per month from mid-May through June, July, and the beginning of August to cover grocery costs… Open to all · Income based Summer Food Service Program Nutritious meals offered at various locations during the summer for all children under the age of 18. Open to all · Service area WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program USDA-funded program providing local, fresh fruits and vegetables to WIC participants during the growing season. Open to all · Income based Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Federally funded supplemental nutrition program providing nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding support (Peer Counseling with home… Open to all · Income based
Elder Care
7 PROGRAMS 202 Supportive Elder Housing One-bedroom elder units equipped with Energy Star refrigerator, stove, and central heat and air. Citizens only · Service area Elder Advocacy VOCA-funded community outreach, advocacy, training, information distribution, joint intervention with Oklahoma Adult Protective Services, and… Any tribal citizen · Service area Healthy Aging Wellness, social services, behavioral health, case management, and geriatric-specific care including exercise programs, biometric screenings… CDIB holders · Service area Healthy Aging Lending Closet Gently used medical equipment donations are repaired, sanitized, and distributed to elders in need. CDIB holders · Service area Independent Elder Housing Affordable housing for low-income elders who are able to live independently. Citizens only · Income based Senior Nutrition One meal per week at community centers (Talihina serves five days weekly). CDIB holders · Service area Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program Eligible seniors in the Choctaw Nation service area receive $50 in benefits that can be exchanged for fresh fruits and vegetables from authorized… Citizens only · Income based
Employment
7 PROGRAMS 477 Program Public Law 102-477 workforce program providing services to employers and childcare providers, including workforce planning, recruitment, and… CDIB holders · Service area Choctaw Small Business Development One-on-one advising, business training, networking, and business resources. Citizens only · Service area Job for the Day Temporary work program paying $13/hr, up to 40 hours/week, for up to 8 weeks. Citizens only · Service area Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Micro-loans up to $2,500 with 24-month repayment. Citizens only · Service area Southeastern Oklahoma Indian Credit Association Provides loans to Native Americans who cannot borrow from other lending institutions. CDIB holders · Service area Vocational Rehabilitation Employment support for Native Americans with disabilities. Any tribal citizen · Service area Youth Employment Services Assists youth with opportunities for employment, education, and training plus related services needed to succeed in the workforce. CDIB holders · Service area
Veterans
3 PROGRAMS Veteran Advocacy (includes Veterans Claims) Claim filing assistance, VA benefits consultation, help applying for lost military documentation, and connections to appropriate VA service providers. Citizens only · Nationwide Veterans Cemetery A final resting place for any Choctaw veteran with an honorable discharge, located at the Capitol Grounds in Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. Citizens only · Nationwide Veterans Claims Assists veterans with all types of Veterans Affairs applications. Open to all · Service area
Dental
2 PROGRAMS Choctaw Nation Dental Services Annual exams, extractions, amalgam and composite fillings, non-permanent stainless-steel crowns, and hygiene services. CDIB holders · Service area Eyeglasses, Dentures & Hearing Aid Program (EDH) Provides Choctaw tribal members with eyeglasses, dentures/partials, and hearing aids. Citizens only · Nationwide
Utilities
2 PROGRAMS Connect Home Program Provides internet access, technology devices, and digital literacy training to residents of Choctaw Nation Housing Authority properties. Citizens only · Service area Homeowner Energy Management Services Free energy audit service for tribal member homeowners. Any tribal citizen · Service area
Youth Programs
2 PROGRAMS02 / ABOUT THE TRIBE
About the Choctaw Nation
- Federal recognition
- Federally recognized as “The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma” in the Bureau of Indian Affairs list (91 FR 4102, January 2026).
- Headquarters
- Durant, Oklahoma
- Service area
- Choctaw Nation 10.5-County Service Area: Atoka, Bryan, Choctaw, Coal, Haskell, Hughes, Latimer, Le Flore, McCurtain, Pittsburg and Pushmataha counties, Oklahoma.
- Citizens
- Over 225,000, per the Choctaw Nation.
- Official website
- choctawnation.com ↗
03 / COMMON QUESTIONS
Common questions
Do I have to be a Choctaw Nation citizen to use these programs?
Not always. Of the 120 programs Okla lists, 46 are for Choctaw Nation citizens only; 10 are open to citizens of any federally recognized tribe; 45 are open to anyone with a CDIB card; 4 are open to anyone eligible for Indian Health Service care; 1 is open to people of Native American descent; and 13 are open to everyone. For 1 other, check with the program. Each program page spells out who qualifies.
Do I have to live on the reservation or in the Choctaw Nation service area?
97 programs are limited to the Choctaw Nation 10.5-County Service Area (Atoka, Bryan, Choctaw, Coal, Haskell, Hughes, Latimer, Le Flore, McCurtain, Pittsburg and Pushmataha counties, Oklahoma). 13 programs are available to eligible people anywhere in the United States. The rest have their own service areas, listed on each program page. Use “Find my programs” at the top of this page to check against where you live.
How do I become a Choctaw Nation citizen?
Citizenship (enrollment) is decided by the Choctaw Nation, not by Okla. The tribe’s enrollment page explains the requirements and how to apply. Main line: 800-522-6170.
How do I apply for Choctaw Nation programs?
Each program has its own application. Open a program above to see who qualifies, how to apply and the official link. Okla is an independent directory, not part of the Choctaw Nation or any government agency, so always confirm details with the program before you apply.