TRIBES · WYANDOTTE, OKLAHOMAWYANDOTTE, OK
Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Every Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma program in Okla’s catalog, in one place. 7 are open to citizens of other tribes too.
33 programs across 9 categories.
Financial Assistance
7 PROGRAMS 477 Related Support Services Financial and non-financial support for 477 youth and adult clients working toward self-sufficiency, for qualifying events, as program funds allow. CDIB holders · Service area Burial Benefit Up to $10,000 toward funeral, burial or cremation costs (casket, plot, headstone, vault, obituary, family meal, transportation of the body and more)… Citizens only · Nationwide LIHEAP and Utility Assistance (477 Program) Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) and utility assistance. Service area Temporary Social Security Disability (TSSD) Assistance Program Monthly temporary assistance for Eastern Shawnee households in extreme financial hardship while a Social Security Disability application is pending. Citizens only · Service area Tribal Hardship Assistance Program Up to $750 once per fiscal year per household for extreme financial hardship from a narrowly defined event: medical bills over 10% of household… Citizens only · Service area Tribal Natural Disaster Assistance Program Up to $1,000 per household per natural disaster (tornado, flood, fire, high winds, hail and other weather events) for Eastern Shawnee households that… Citizens only · Service area Utility/Emergency Assistance Benefit Up to $1,750 each fiscal year to reimburse paid utility bills for a primary residence (electric, natural gas, propane, water, trash, firewood up to… Citizens only · Nationwide
Child Care
6 PROGRAMS 477 Car Seat Program Child car seats for families in the 477 service area, paid for with 477 grant funds. Service area 477 Child Care Assistance (CCDF) Financial help with child care for low-income families so parents can work or attend job training or school, as program funds allow. CDIB holders · Income based 477 Newborn Starter Kit Program A starter kit of essential items to help families care for a newborn, paid for with 477 grant funds. Service area Early Childhood Learning Center The Tribe's child care center. Service area Indian Child Welfare (ICW) and Foster Care ICW staff advocate for families involved with state child welfare, respond to court notices, offer services to prevent the breakup of Indian… CDIB holders · Service area Tribal Home Visiting Program (Parents as Teachers) A free home visiting program using the Parents as Teachers curriculum: a trained parent educator visits families with children from birth to age 5 to… Service area
Education
5 PROGRAMS 477 Education and Training Services Education and training help for 477 clients who need training, as program funds allow: remedial and adult education, literacy, tutoring and… CDIB holders · Service area 6th-12th Grade Benefits (Junior/Senior, Grade Incentives, Graduation, GED) For students in grades 6 through 12: a Junior/Senior benefit of up to $750 a year for class rings, pictures, announcements, prom, yearbooks and… Citizens only · Service area Aristocrat Gaming Scholarship A needs-based scholarship of up to $2,500 per academic year, split across semesters or trimesters, for costs beyond FAFSA grants and other… Citizens only · Service area Education Scholarship (College, Graduate and Vocational) Scholarships for tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board, off-campus housing (if no on-campus housing), transportation, a computer (once per… Citizens only · Service area School Expense Benefit (K-12) Up to $750 each fiscal year for each enrolled Eastern Shawnee child in kindergarten through 12th grade, including homeschooled children, for school… Citizens only · Nationwide
Housing
5 PROGRAMS Eastern Shawnee Tribal Housing (Homeownership, Low Rent and Rental Assistance) The Eastern Shawnee Tribal Housing Authority helps low-income Native American families with homeownership, low rent apartments, fair market value… Any tribal citizen · Income based First Time Homeowners Assistance Program A one-time grant of up to $7,500 toward the down payment and/or closing costs (loan fees, appraisal, inspection, title, recording, prepaid taxes and… Citizens only · Service area HAVEN Tribal Advocacy Program — Eastern Shawnee Members Anywhere Advocacy and emergency and transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking and other crimes… Citizens only · Nationwide HAVEN Tribal Advocacy Program — Ottawa County, Vinita, Grove, Jay and Seneca Advocacy and emergency and transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking and other crimes… Open to all · Service area Home Improvement Program (HIP) Grants of up to $10,000 for repairs to the main structure of an Eastern Shawnee member's primary home, or improvements based on medical necessity… Citizens only · Nationwide
Elder Care
5 PROGRAMS Administration on Aging / Title VI Elder Services Older Americans Act services for elders, including congregate and home-delivered meals (monthly menus are posted), caregiver programs, respite care… Service area Bluestone Health Benefit for Tribal Elders A new no-cost benefit for tribal elders, starting January 1, 2027: Bluestone Health gives same-day sick visits, primary care, mental health therapy… Citizens only · Service area Community Health Representative (CHR) Program Community Health Representatives help individuals and families get access to health care through health education, screening, case finding, referral… Service area Elder/Disabled Care/Emergency Assistance Benefit Up to $4,000 each fiscal year for elders and disabled members toward auto insurance (one vehicle), healthcare, housekeeping, lawn mowing, Lifeline… Citizens only · Nationwide The Woodlands Elder Living Complex Independent-living rental units for elders at The Woodlands near Wyandotte. Service area
Employment
2 PROGRAMS 477 Employment Services Help for 477 clients entering or moving within the workforce, as program funds allow: internships, career counseling, job readiness training, job… CDIB holders · Service area Small Business Loans Low-interest startup or expansion loans for small businesses, from $1 to $25,000 for 24 to 60 months, funded by a USDA Rural Development Revolving… Citizens only · Service area
Legal
1 PROGRAMDental
1 PROGRAMYouth Programs
1 PROGRAM02 / ABOUT THE TRIBE
About the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
- Federal recognition
- Federally recognized as “Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma” in the Bureau of Indian Affairs list (91 FR 4102, January 2026).
- Headquarters
- Wyandotte, Oklahoma
- Citizens
- 3,985 (as of 2026), per the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma.
- Official website
- estoo-nsn.gov ↗
03 / COMMON QUESTIONS
Common questions
Do I have to be a Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma citizen to use these programs?
Not always. Of the 33 programs Okla lists, 18 are for Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma citizens only; 1 is open to citizens of any federally recognized tribe; 5 are open to anyone with a CDIB card; and 1 is open to everyone. For 8 others, check with the program. Each program page spells out who qualifies.
Do I have to live on the reservation or in the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma service area?
Many programs are limited to specific counties or communities. 8 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 Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma citizen?
Citizenship (enrollment) is decided by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, not by Okla. The tribe’s enrollment page explains the requirements and how to apply. Main line: 918-238-5151.
How do I apply for Eastern Shawnee 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 Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma or any government agency, so always confirm details with the program before you apply.