Navajo Nation · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Tribal TANF Monthly Assistance Payments
Monthly financial assistance covering basic needs (food, shelter, clothing, utilities, personal hygiene) for eligible families while they work toward self-reliance. Federal Tribal TANF program administered by the Navajo Nation Department for Self-Reliance. Benefits available for up to 60 months.
Who's eligible
Income Based Geographic
Eligible families residing on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah. Per federal TANF law, the program may include non-Navajo families residing on the reservation; contact DSR for current enrollment and income requirements. Participation includes an Individual Self-Sufficiency Plan and case management.
Where it's offered
Reservation
Navajo Nation reservation in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
Location:
Multiple DSR offices across the Navajo Nation; see nntanf.org/locations/
How to apply
Download the application from nntanf.org/applications/ or pick up a paper form at your local DSR office. Contact your local DSR office to begin the intake process and receive a case manager assignment.
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Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-15.