TRIBES · LAWTON, OKLAHOMALAWTON, OK
Comanche Nation
Every Comanche Nation program in Okla’s catalog, in one place. 27 are open to citizens of other tribes too.
66 programs across 13 categories.
Financial Assistance
11 PROGRAMS Burial Assistance Up to $10,000 paid to the funeral home of the family’s choice toward the burial of an enrolled Comanche member, covering professional services… Citizens only · Nationwide CHR Medical Appointment Fuel Assistance Fuel assistance for Comanche-enrolled members travelling to out-of-town medical appointments in cases where the CHR program cannot provide the… Citizens only · Service area Down Payment and Closing Cost Grant A grant of up to $15,000 toward the costs of closing a home mortgage loan — earnest money, appraisal fee, home inspection and other closing costs. Any tribal citizen · Income based Emergency Assistance (Utilities and Shelter) Tribally funded help for enrolled Comanche members with utility disconnects or deposits, and with shelter costs including rent, mortgage or property… Citizens only · Statewide Emergency Management Disaster Assistance All-hazard emergency help for Comanche members: up to $1,000 if a house fire, tornado, flood or hurricane destroys the home or renders it… Citizens only · Nationwide General Assistance (BIA Funded) BIA-funded direct payments to help enrolled Comanche members in the five-county service area meet their basic needs. Citizens only · Income based Indian Child Welfare — Client Services Support for certified Comanche foster homes, current foster and kinship carers, guardians and adoptive families of Comanche youth — financial… Citizens only · Nationwide Indian Child Welfare — Preventive Services Services for Comanche families working through a Safety Plan with Oklahoma Human Services, aimed at preventing family breakdown and keeping children… Citizens only · Nationwide Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Help with emergency heating and cooling costs for tribal members who live in the tribe’s five-county service area, meet income guidelines and have… Any tribal citizen · Income based Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) One-time emergency help for tribal members made homeless by a qualifying emergency — paying security deposits, first month’s rent and utility set-up… Any tribal citizen · Income based Youth Services School Clothing Assistance A gift card for back-to-school clothing and school supplies for Comanche-enrolled students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Citizens only · Nationwide
Education
9 PROGRAMS Adult Education — Short-Term Training Financial help for enrolled Comanche members taking short-term (600 hours or less) licensing or certification courses at an accredited vocational… Citizens only · Statewide Adult Vocational Training — Long-Term Tuition assistance for enrolled Comanche members in long-term vocational or trade programs of 600 hours or more — up to $2,500 every 525 hours… Citizens only · Statewide Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Scholarship Scholarships for enrolled Comanche members pursuing a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree, with emphasis on courses leading to immediate… Citizens only · Nationwide Classroom Training (CRT) Financial assistance with books and tuition for a short-term training course of six months or less at a technology center or trade school, plus a… Any tribal citizen · Income based Dorothy Sunrise Lorentino Memorial Scholarship A $2,000 memorial scholarship awarded annually to Comanche students at the Graduation Banquet and Awards Ceremony. Citizens only · Nationwide GED / HiSET High School Equivalency Prep Course A free 16-week course preparing students to sit the HiSET exam and earn a High School Equivalency credential. Service area High School Senior Assistance and Graduation Stole Help with senior-year costs — cap and gown, announcements and senior portraits — for Comanche-enrolled high school seniors, plus a graduation stole… Citizens only · Nationwide Higher Education Scholarship Program Semester scholarships for enrolled Comanche students at accredited colleges and universities: $4,000 per semester full-time undergraduate, $5,000 per… Citizens only · Nationwide Student Housing Program Eight one-bedroom apartments reserved for full-time students attending Cameron University, Platt College or Great Plains Technology Center. Any tribal citizen · Income based
Employment
9 PROGRAMS Direct Employment Assistance A one-time subsistence payment to enrolled Comanche members who have just started a new job and are waiting on their first full paycheque — $600… Citizens only · Nationwide Employability Enhancement (Car Repairs and Licensing) Financial help for employed or newly employed adults with car repairs, licence reinstatement or renewal, and occupational licence fees needed to keep… Any tribal citizen · Income based Native Employment Works (NEW) Basic education, occupational training and work experience aimed at helping clients reach unsubsidised employment. Any tribal citizen · Income based Reintegration Program (Reentry Support) Case management and financial help for Comanche members who are incarcerated or were released within the last 12 months — up to $1,000 a year in… Citizens only · Nationwide Relocation Assistance A $1,500 payment to enrolled Comanche members who must relocate for employment. Citizens only · Nationwide Vocational Rehabilitation Program (CNVRP) Vocational rehabilitation for American Indians with disabilities, working toward competitive integrated employment. Any tribal citizen · Service area Work Experience Program (Adults) A paid 12-week work placement for unemployed adults in the private or public sector, up to 40 hours a week and no more than 480 hours, paying at… Any tribal citizen · Income based Workforce Supportive Services Help for newly employed adults with work-related clothing and tools and with public transport — up to $200 for part-time workers and $300 for… Any tribal citizen · Income based Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) Paid summer work placements for youth aged 14 to 22 (tribally funded) or 14 to 24 (federally funded), running eight weeks at up to 40 hours a week. Any tribal citizen · Income based
Housing
6 PROGRAMS Comanche Residential Youth Shelter (CRYS) A BIA-licensed children’s shelter open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing emergency placement, residential placement of up to 120 days… Statewide Gravel and Tinhorn Program Gravel for driveway maintenance and construction, and installation, repair or removal of tinhorns (culverts), for Comanche members living within the… Citizens only · Service area Home Improvement Program (HIP) Emergency and critical home repairs in three categories: urgent failures of water, sewage, gas, electrical or heating and cooling systems; other… Service area Homeownership Lease Purchase Program A rent-to-own path to homeownership without a down payment or credit score requirement. Citizens only · Income based New Pathways Halfway House A 90-day non-medical transitional living facility for Native Americans who have completed inpatient primary residential treatment for drugs or… Native descent · Statewide Rental Program Affordable rental housing in units owned by the Comanche Nation Housing Authority. Any tribal citizen · Income based
Medical
6 PROGRAMS Community Health Representatives (CHR) IHS-funded community health workers who provide medical transportation to and from routine doctor appointments, home health visits for home-bound… Any tribal citizen · Service area Diabetes Program (SDPI) Special Diabetes Program for Indians services for Comanche members with diabetes: blood sugar meters, monthly test strips and lancets, diabetic… Citizens only · Statewide Optometry Program — Eye Exam and Eyewear Allowance A free annual eye exam for enrolled Comanche members, plus a $250 annual allowance toward eyeglasses or contact lenses purchased from the tribe’s own… Citizens only · Statewide Optometry Program — Out-of-Area Eyewear Voucher A $250 voucher for eyeglasses or contact lenses redeemable at an optician near you, for enrolled Comanche members who live outside the tribe’s… Citizens only · Nationwide Prescription Assistance Program Supplemental help with medication costs and medical equipment for enrolled Comanche members: up to $125 toward non-diabetic medication (or the… Citizens only · Nationwide Red Berry Health System — Wonder Kids Clinic A tribally operated clinic in Lawton offering primary care, pediatrics, on-site laboratory testing and telehealth. Open to all · Statewide
Elder Care
6 PROGRAMS Caregivers Program (Comanche Tribal Elders) Pays an hourly stipend to a caregiver chosen by an enrolled Comanche elder who needs help with daily living. Citizens only · Statewide Elder Program (Home Rehabilitation Grant) Up to $8,000 in tax-free grant assistance for home repairs, renovation and rehabilitation for tribal elders aged 62 and over who own and occupy their… Any tribal citizen · Service area Elderly Center Title VI Nutrition Program Congregate and drive-thru noon meals served Monday to Friday plus home-delivered meals for home-bound elders, alongside case management, referrals… Any tribal citizen · Statewide Grandparents Raising Grandchildren A twice-yearly stipend for grandparents who are legally responsible for raising their grandchildren — $400 for one or two children, $500 for three or… Any tribal citizen · Statewide Grasshopper Program (Lawn Care and Tree Pruning) Free grass control in spring and summer and tree pruning through the winter months for Comanche elders and permanently disabled tribal members in… Citizens only · Service area Title VI Part C Native American Caregivers Support Program (CSP) A federally funded caregiver support program offering respite care, counselling, training, support groups, supplemental services, outreach and a… Any tribal citizen · Statewide
Other
5 PROGRAMS Anadarko and Oklahoma City Outreach Offices Field offices in Anadarko and Oklahoma City that act as liaison between Comanche members living away from Lawton and the tribe’s departments… Citizens only · Service area Comanche Nation Fitness Center A membership fitness center in Lawton with elder- and disability-friendly, handicap-accessible equipment, plus circuit training, step aerobics, mat… Open to all · Statewide Comanche Nation Transit A public dial-a-ride bus service to medical appointments, work, college and vocational school, grocery shopping and errands, serving the Lawton/Fort… Open to all · Service area Environmental Programs — Water Testing and Household Waste Services Free residential services for tribal members: private drinking water well testing with a written report, indoor air and mold inspections, bulk item… Any tribal citizen · Service area Injury Prevention — Car Seats, Detectors and Fire Extinguishers Free safety equipment for Comanche households — child car seats with required installation training, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire… Citizens only · Statewide
Mental Health
4 PROGRAMS Adult Reentry Program A grant-funded program expanding substance use disorder treatment, recovery and reentry services for sentenced adults returning to their families and… Service area Prevention & Recovery Mental Health Counseling and Treatment Counselling and treatment alongside the tribe’s prevention programming: parenting classes, relapse prevention classes, gambling education, a Tribal… Any tribal citizen · Statewide Prevention & Recovery Outpatient Services (Out of Area) Payment for treatment and recovery services for Comanche members living outside the service area — residential treatment at $300 a day for a 45-90… Citizens only · Nationwide Prevention & Recovery Residential Treatment Center A 6 to 12 month residential treatment centre with separate men’s and women’s units, offering assessment and case management, individual, family and… Any tribal citizen · Statewide
Child Care
3 PROGRAMS Child Care Subsidy Assistance (CCDF) CCDF-funded subsidy helping families pay for child care, administered by the Comanche Nation Child Care Program. Statewide Numu Turetuu Early Childhood Development Center — Lawton Site A 4-Star OKDHS-licensed child care centre in Lawton for children aged 6 weeks through 10 years. Open to all · Service area Onaa Kahni Early Childhood Development Center — Complex Site A tribally operated child care centre at the Comanche Nation complex for children aged 6 weeks through 4 years. Service area
Food
2 PROGRAMS Dallas Outreach Community Pantry A community pantry at the Comanche Nation Dallas Outreach office providing free non-perishable food, water and juice, toiletries, clothing, shoes… Any tribal citizen · Statewide Food Distribution Program (FDPIR) USDA foods for low-income Native American households, distributed from the Comanche Nation complex in Lawton Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. Any tribal citizen · Income based
Legal
2 PROGRAMS Child Support Enforcement (CSE) A comprehensive federally approved IV-D child support program: establishing paternity, establishing and modifying support orders, enforcing orders… Any tribal citizen · Service area Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Victim Services Victim services and family assistance for families of missing and murdered Indigenous people, alongside memorial and vigil services, cultural healing… Statewide
Youth Programs
2 PROGRAMS Youth Services After-School Program After-school and youth group programming for Comanche-enrolled students aged 6 to 18, built around the program’s four focus areas of wellness… Citizens only · Service area Youth Sponsorships Sponsorship of up to $200 for a Comanche-enrolled student in PreK through 12th grade to take part in a cultural, educational, wellness or citizenship… Citizens only · Nationwide
Dental
1 PROGRAM02 / ABOUT THE TRIBE
About the Comanche Nation
- Federal recognition
- Federally recognized as “Comanche Nation, Oklahoma” in the Bureau of Indian Affairs list (91 FR 4102, January 2026).
- Headquarters
- Lawton, Oklahoma
- Citizens
- Approximately 17,000, per the Comanche Nation.
- Official website
- comanchenation.com ↗
03 / COMMON QUESTIONS
Common questions
Do I have to be a Comanche Nation citizen to use these programs?
Not always. Of the 66 programs Okla lists, 31 are for Comanche Nation citizens only; 23 are open to citizens of any federally recognized tribe; 1 is open to people of Native American descent; and 4 are open to everyone. For 7 others, check with the program. Each program page spells out who qualifies.
Do I have to live on the reservation or in the Comanche Nation service area?
Many programs are limited to specific counties or communities. 17 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 Comanche Nation citizen?
Citizenship (enrollment) is decided by the Comanche Nation, not by Okla. The tribe’s enrollment page explains the requirements and how to apply. Main line: 580-492-3240.
How do I apply for Comanche 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 Comanche Nation or any government agency, so always confirm details with the program before you apply.