TRIBES · RED ROCK, OKLAHOMARED ROCK, OK

Otoe-Missouria Tribe

Every Otoe-Missouria Tribe program in Okla’s catalog, in one place. 2 are open to citizens of other tribes too.

17 programs across 5 categories.

Education

5 PROGRAMS

Back to School Supplement Funding Assistance A one-time $500 payment, issued on a pre-paid card, for back-to-school clothes and supplies. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide Jíwere-Nút’achi Language Service Scholarship Incentive An incentive paid on top of the Otoe-Missouria Higher Education Scholarship for completing Jíwere-Nút'achi language service hours. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide Johnson O’Malley Program Federal Johnson O'Malley program providing supplementary assistance for the specialized education needs of Native children. CDIB holdersService area CDIB holders · Service area Otoe-Missouria Higher Education Scholarship Supplemental financial assistance for enrolled Otoe-Missouria members pursuing a bachelor's degree at any accredited institution of higher learning. Citizens onlyIncome based Citizens only · Income based School Expense Reimbursement A $250 reimbursement for education-related school expenses, available twice a year. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide

Financial Assistance

5 PROGRAMS

Otoe-Missouria Loan Program Small emergency loans of $100 to $500 to raise the economic and social welfare of tribal members. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide Tribal Assistance Program — Cultural Assistance Assistance for enrolled Otoe-Missouria tribal members with unmet financial needs related to their cultural activities. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide 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. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide Tribal Assistance Program — Holiday Assistance Financial assistance for unmet needs during the holiday season — holiday meals, travel, or any items traditionally purchased by tribal member… Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide Tribal Assistance Program — Utility Assistance Utility assistance for enrolled Otoe-Missouria tribal members, provided through the Tribal Assistance Program. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide

Child Care

4 PROGRAMS

CCDF Child Care Assistance CCDF subsidy helping eligible families pay for child care while working or attending school. CDIB holdersIncome based CDIB holders · Income based CCDF Child Care Assistance — Otoe-Missouria Members Outside Noble & Garfield The extended-geography path of the Otoe-Missouria CCDF subsidy. Citizens onlyIncome based Citizens only · Income based Otoe-Missouria Daycare Center (OMDC) The tribe's own child care center, housed in the Truman Daily Learning Center, enrolling children between 6 weeks and 12 years old in a… Service area Service area Otoe-Missouria Head Start Federally funded low-income preschool program for 40 children ages 3 to 5. Income based Income based

Elder Care

2 PROGRAMS

Home Repairs for Elders Up to $5,000 for tribal elders aged 55 and older for health-and-safety repairs to the home they own and occupy. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide Tribal Assistance Program — Elder Assistance Financial assistance for basic needs, household expenses, personal expenses, clothing, and the care and safety of tribal elders. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide

Housing

1 PROGRAM

Housing Repairs Financial assistance for repairs to the basic necessary functions of a tribal member's home, up to a lifetime maximum of $10,000 per member. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide

02 / ABOUT THE TRIBE

About the Otoe-Missouria Tribe

Federal recognition: Federally recognized as “Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Oklahoma” in the Bureau of Indian Affairs list (91 FR 4102, January 2026).
Headquarters: Red Rock, Oklahoma
Citizens: Nearly 3,300, per the Otoe-Missouria Tribe.
Official website: omtribe.org ↗

03 / COMMON QUESTIONS

Common questions

Do I have to be a Otoe-Missouria Tribe citizen to use these programs?

Not always. Of the 17 programs Okla lists, 13 are for Otoe-Missouria Tribe citizens only and 2 are open to anyone with a CDIB card. For 2 others, check with the program. Each program page spells out who qualifies.

Do I have to live on the reservation or in the Otoe-Missouria Tribe service area?

Many programs are limited to specific counties or communities. 12 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 Otoe-Missouria Tribe citizen?

Citizenship (enrollment) is decided by the Otoe-Missouria Tribe, not by Okla. The tribe’s enrollment page explains the requirements and how to apply. Main line: 580-723-4466.

How do I apply for Otoe-Missouria Tribe 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 Otoe-Missouria Tribe or any government agency, so always confirm details with the program before you apply.