Cherokee Nation · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
General Assistance
BIA-funded financial help for essential living needs such as food, shelter, and clothing. Secondary to TANF and SSI — applicants must apply to those first if eligible.
Who's eligible
Any Enrolled Tribal Member Income Based Geographic
Enrolled member of any federally recognized tribe. Must have 6 months of continuous residency within the Cherokee Nation jurisdiction. Must have applied for TANF/SSI where eligible.
Where it's offered
County
14-county Cherokee Nation reservation in northeastern Oklahoma
Location:
17675 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464
How to apply
Apply in person at a Cherokee Nation Human Services field office or call 918-453-5422.
In-Person Phone
Contact
Phone: 918-453-5422
Email: human_services@cherokee.org
Last verified against the official source on 2026-04-04.