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TRIBES · TONKAWA, OKLAHOMATONKAWA, OK

Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma

Every Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma program in Okla’s catalog, in one place.

6 programs across 4 categories.

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Financial Assistance

3 PROGRAMS
Housing Purchase Assistance A one-time $5,000 grant toward the purchase of a home, paid directly to the lending institution, mortgage company, or title/abstracting company. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide Short Term Emergency Assistance Short-term emergency assistance for Tonkawa tribal members. Citizens onlyIncome based Citizens only · Income based Traditional Services (Burial) Assistance Assistance toward traditional services for a deceased Tonkawa tribal member, not to exceed $500.00. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide

Education

1 PROGRAM
Tonkawa Higher Education Scholarship Higher education scholarship assistance funded by a Bureau of Indian Affairs grant, with the Tonkawa Tribal Scholarship Fund running concurrently to… Citizens onlyIncome based Citizens only · Income based

Housing

1 PROGRAM
Low Rent Housing Low-rent rental units operated by Tonkawa Tribal Housing. Income based Income based

Elder Care

1 PROGRAM
Disability Assistance A monthly stipend for Tonkawa tribal members who are permanently incapacitated and cannot work. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide

02 / ABOUT THE TRIBE

About the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma

Federal recognition
Federally recognized as “Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma” in the Bureau of Indian Affairs list (91 FR 4102, January 2026).
Headquarters
Tonkawa, Oklahoma
Citizens
718 (as of 2024), per the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma.
Official website
tonkawatribe.com ↗

03 / COMMON QUESTIONS

Common questions

Do I have to be a Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma citizen to use these programs?

Not always. Of the 6 programs Okla lists, 5 are for Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma citizens only. 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 Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma service area?

Many programs are limited to specific counties or communities. 5 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 Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma citizen?

Citizenship (enrollment) is decided by the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma, not by Okla. The tribe’s enrollment page explains the requirements and how to apply. Main line: 580-628-2561.

How do I apply for Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma 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 Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma or any government agency, so always confirm details with the program before you apply.