Otoe-Missouria Tribe · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Tribal Assistance Program — Extraordinary Direct Assistance
Financial assistance of $250 for unmet needs not covered by any other Tribal Assistance Program benefit, available once per quarter. Published examples include mortgage or rental payments, utilities and deposits, medical and dental costs, child care, emergency automobile repair or tires, bereavement expenses, emergency travel for medical care, family illness or a funeral, cultural or ceremonial expenses, and replacement of necessary appliances.
Who's eligible
Tribal Citizens Only
Open to enrolled Otoe-Missouria tribal members for unmet needs not covered by any other Tribal Assistance Program benefit, and only if the member has exhausted all other resources. Amount of assistance is $250, available once from January 1 to March 31, once from April 1 to June 30, once from July 1 to September 30, and once from October 1 to December 31. Applicants should provide any documentation that will help the committee make an informed decision. Payment is not tendered or payable to the applicant or beneficiary — there are no reimbursements — and the assistance must directly benefit the applicant.
Where it's offered
Nationwide
No residency requirement is published. Tribal Assistance Program eligibility keys on enrollment in the Otoe-Missouria Tribe rather than where the member lives.
Location:
8151 Hwy 177, Red Rock, OK 74651
How to apply
Complete the appropriate Tribal Assistance Program application and submit it to the General Fund office at 8151 Hwy 177, Red Rock, OK 74651, by mail, by fax to 580-723-4440, or in person. Incomplete applications are not processed. Applications are reviewed and processed within 10 days of a complete application being received, and you are notified within 10 days whether the application is approved or denied. Hand-delivered applications are dated when the General Fund office date-stamps them; mailed applications use the postmark date. Applications cannot be processed the same day. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Council within 30 days. Call 580-723-4466 for the TAP Supervisor (ext. 231) or the General Fund Director (ext. 249).
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Contact
Phone: (580) 723-4466
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-07.