TRIBES · PAWNEE, OKLAHOMAPAWNEE, OK

Pawnee Nation

Every Pawnee Nation program in Okla’s catalog, in one place. 12 serve the Pawnee Nation Service Area. 13 are open to citizens of other tribes too.

27 programs across 10 categories.

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Education

9 PROGRAMS

Adult Employment & Training Services (477 Program) Integrated employment, training, and related services delivered under Public Law 102-477. Any tribal citizenIncome based Any tribal citizen · Income based Johnson O’Malley Program The Johnson O'Malley program helps Native students ages 3 through 12th grade with school-related fees, alongside educational support and cultural… Any tribal citizenService area Any tribal citizen · Service area Pawnee Nation Governing Documents Committee Scholarship Annual essay-based scholarship from the Pawnee Business Council's Governing Documents Committee. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide Pawnee Nation Higher Education Scholarship Supplemental financial assistance for enrolled Pawnee Nation members pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution of higher learning. Citizens onlyIncome based Citizens only · Income based Pawnee Nation Human Resources Committee Scholarship Annual essay-based scholarship from the Pawnee Business Council's Human Resources Committee. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide Pawnee Nation Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Scholarship Annual essay-based scholarship from the Pawnee Business Council's Intergovernmental Affairs Committee. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide Pawnee Nation Liquor Control Commission Scholarship (Pawnee Nation Employees) Employee path of the Liquor Control Commission scholarship. Nationwide Nationwide Pawnee Nation Liquor Control Commission Scholarship (Tribal Members) Essay-based scholarship awarded three times a year — August, January, and June — covering the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide Pawnee Nation Property Committee Agriculture Scholarship A single $200 scholarship awarded each fall semester to a Pawnee student studying agriculture or agribusiness. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide

Financial Assistance

5 PROGRAMS

BIA Social Services General Assistance General Assistance funding administered by Pawnee Nation BIA Social Services for eligible low-income Native households. CDIB holdersIncome based CDIB holders · Income based 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… CDIB holdersIncome based CDIB holders · Income based Pawnee Nation LIHEAP Energy Assistance The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps low-income Native American households meet immediate home energy needs. CDIB holdersIncome based CDIB holders · Income based Tribal Assistance Program — Disability Direct financial assistance for Native people with a documented disability. CDIB holdersIncome based CDIB holders · Income based Tribal Assistance Program — Emergency Crisis Assistance One-time emergency assistance for Native adults in a crisis. CDIB holdersIncome based CDIB holders · Income based

Employment

3 PROGRAMS

Summer Youth Work Experience Program Paid summer work experience for Native youth ages 14 to 21, run by Youth Services as one of the most prevalent activities within the Pawnee Nation… Any tribal citizenService area Any tribal citizen · Service area TERO Employment Discrimination Complaint Assistance Under a contractual agreement with the U.S. Service area Service area TERO Job Placement & Labor Pool The Tribal Employment Rights Office connects tribal members with job opportunities in tribal government and local businesses, offers training and… Any tribal citizenService area Any tribal citizen · Service area

Elder Care

2 PROGRAMS

Title VI Elders Nutrition & Caregiver Support Nutrition services, supportive services, and family caregiver support for elders in the Pawnee Nation service area. Service area Service area Tribal Assistance Program — Elders Direct financial assistance for Native elders aged 60 and older. CDIB holdersIncome based CDIB holders · Income based

Dental

2 PROGRAMS

Pawnee Indian Health Center A federally operated 67,000 square foot outpatient facility completed in 2004, accredited by The Joint Commission, providing roughly 38,000… IHS-eligibleService area IHS-eligible · Service area Special Diabetes Program — Direct Supplemental Assistance Supplemental assistance with diabetes-related supplies and care for program clients, with published annual limits: dentures up to $300 a year… Service area Service area

Child Care

2 PROGRAMS

Indian Child Welfare & Preserving Safe and Stable Families Services to prevent the breakup of Pawnee families in crisis: preventative casework and intervention, family reunification, adoption and permanent… Citizens onlyService area Citizens only · Service area Pawnee Nation Learning Center Tribal child care center providing care for infants from 8 weeks through school-age children, including after school care. Service area Service area

Food

1 PROGRAM

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Federal program providing USDA foods and nutrition assistance to low-income households in the Pawnee Nation Food Distribution service area. CDIB holdersIncome based CDIB holders · Income based

Housing

1 PROGRAM

Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program Confidential support services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Open to allService area Open to all · Service area

Medical

1 PROGRAM

CHR/EMS Medical Transport & Case Management IHS-funded community health workers who help Native families reach and manage health care. CDIB holdersService area CDIB holders · Service area

Mental Health

1 PROGRAM

Substance Abuse Program (SAP / Native Connections / Tribal Opioid Response) Community-based prevention, outpatient education, and referral services for alcohol and substance use. Service area Service area

02 / ABOUT THE TRIBE

About the Pawnee Nation

Federal recognition: Federally recognized as “Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma” in the Bureau of Indian Affairs list (91 FR 4102, January 2026).
Headquarters: Pawnee, Oklahoma
Service area: Pawnee Nation Service Area: Pawnee County, Oklahoma.
Citizens: Over 3,500 (as of 2025), per the Pawnee Nation.
Official website: pawneenation.org ↗

03 / COMMON QUESTIONS

Common questions

Do I have to be a Pawnee Nation citizen to use these programs?

Not always. Of the 27 programs Okla lists, 7 are for Pawnee Nation citizens only; 4 are open to citizens of any federally recognized tribe; 8 are open to anyone with a CDIB card; 1 is open to anyone eligible for Indian Health Service care; and 1 is open to everyone. For 6 others, check with the program. Each program page spells out who qualifies.

Do I have to live on the reservation or in the Pawnee Nation service area?

12 programs are limited to the Pawnee Nation Service Area (Pawnee County, Oklahoma). 10 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 Pawnee Nation citizen?

Citizenship (enrollment) is decided by the Pawnee Nation, not by Okla. The tribe’s enrollment page explains the requirements and how to apply. Main line: 918-762-3621.

How do I apply for Pawnee 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 Pawnee Nation or any government agency, so always confirm details with the program before you apply.