Quapaw Nation · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
General Assistance (BIA)
Bureau of Indian Affairs financial assistance for low-income individuals and families, aimed at increasing self-sufficiency. Each recipient works with a social services worker on a signed Individual Self-Sufficiency Plan and may need to document a monthly job search.
Who's eligible
Any Enrolled Tribal Member Income Based Geographic
The application instructions state: "Any individual or family may apply for Bureau of Indian Affairs Financial Assistance and Social Services by completing the application process ... and providing the following required information: proof of Tribal membership; proof of residency; proof of income and resources." The form asks for the applicant's tribe. The Family Services page states: "Applicants must meet income requirements and reside in Ottawa County." Income is counted under 25 CFR Part 20.
Where it's offered
County
Residents of Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
Location:
903 Whitebird St, Quapaw, OK 74363 (Title VI Crafting Room)
How to apply
Download the General, Emergency & Burial Assistance Application and complete it with the help of a social services worker, bringing proof of tribal membership, residency and income. Office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., by appointment, in the Title VI Crafting Room; call Family Services at 918-238-3152.
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Contact
Phone: 918-238-3152
Last verified against the official source on 2026-10-18.