TRIBES · FORT YATES, NORTH DAKOTAFORT YATES, ND

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

Every Standing Rock Sioux Tribe program in Okla’s catalog, in one place. 18 serve the Standing Rock Reservation (ND/SD). 13 are open to citizens of other tribes too.

22 programs across 11 categories.

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Housing

4 PROGRAMS

BIA/ARPA Home Improvement Program Federally funded home improvement assistance for enrolled tribal members living in substandard housing on the reservation. Any tribal citizenIncome based Any tribal citizen · Income based Pretty Bird Woman House — Domestic Violence Shelter The only domestic violence and sexual assault emergency shelter on the Standing Rock reservation. Open to allOn reservation Open to all · On reservation Standing Rock Housing Authority — Housing Choice Voucher Program Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) help eligible low-income families afford housing in the private rental market. CDIB holdersIncome based CDIB holders · Income based Standing Rock Housing Authority — NAHASDA Rental Housing Low-income rental units for eligible families across 8 reservation districts: Cannonball, Porcupine, Fort Yates, Kenel, Bear Soldier, Bullhead… CDIB holdersIncome based CDIB holders · Income based

Financial Assistance

4 PROGRAMS

BIA Burial Assistance Funds to help cover burial expenses when an enrolled tribal member passes away and the estate lacks sufficient resources. Any tribal citizenNationwide Any tribal citizen · Nationwide BIA Emergency Assistance (Disaster/Fire/Flood) One-time emergency funds for enrolled tribal members whose homes suffered personal property damage or destruction from fire, flood, or other… Any tribal citizenOn reservation Any tribal citizen · On reservation BIA General Assistance Last-resort monthly cash assistance for American Indians who do not qualify for TANF or have exhausted their TANF lifetime limits and who are in… Any tribal citizenIncome based Any tribal citizen · Income based Short-Term Loans Program Short-term loans available to SRST enrolled members based on lease income from tribal trust lands. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide

Medical

3 PROGRAMS

IHS Purchased/Referred Care — Standing Rock Service Unit Pays for specialty and referral care from non-IHS providers when IHS cannot provide the service directly. IHS-eligibleOn reservation IHS-eligible · On reservation IHS Standing Rock Service Unit — Eye Clinic Vision exams and eye care services for IHS-eligible patients at Fort Yates Hospital on the Standing Rock reservation. IHS-eligibleOn reservation IHS-eligible · On reservation IHS Standing Rock Service Unit — Primary and Emergency Care Full-service IHS hospital and outpatient clinics serving the Standing Rock reservation. IHS-eligibleOn reservation IHS-eligible · On reservation

Child Care

3 PROGRAMS

Child Care Assistance Program Tribal CCDF child care subsidy program helping low-income families pay for child care while parents work, attend school, or participate in job… CDIB holdersIncome based CDIB holders · Income based Indian Child Welfare (ICW) Program Tribal foster care licensing, ICWA compliance advocacy in state and federal child welfare proceedings, and services to SRST children in custody. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide Standing Rock Head Start and Early Head Start Federally funded early childhood education for children ages 0–5 and pregnant women. CDIB holdersIncome based CDIB holders · Income based

Food

2 PROGRAMS

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Monthly distribution of USDA commodity foods to income-eligible households on the Standing Rock reservation. Any tribal citizenIncome based Any tribal citizen · Income based Standing Rock Sioux Tribe WIC Program Supplemental foods, nutrition education, and health care referrals for income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and children up… Income based Income based

Education

1 PROGRAM

SRST Higher Education Scholarship Program Financial aid scholarships for SRST enrolled members pursuing associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, or certifications at accredited institutions. Citizens onlyNationwide Citizens only · Nationwide

Mental Health

1 PROGRAM

IHS Standing Rock Service Unit — Behavioral Health Services Outpatient behavioral health and mental health services at Fort Yates Hospital and McLaughlin Health Center. IHS-eligibleOn reservation IHS-eligible · On reservation

Elder Care

1 PROGRAM

Title VI Elder Nutrition and Supportive Services OAA Title VI-funded elder services for Native American adults age 60 and older. Any tribal citizenOn reservation Any tribal citizen · On reservation

Dental

1 PROGRAM

IHS Standing Rock Service Unit — Dental Services Dental care for adults and children at the IHS Fort Yates Hospital and McLaughlin Health Center. IHS-eligibleOn reservation IHS-eligible · On reservation

Employment

1 PROGRAM

Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Enforces tribal employment rights on the Standing Rock reservation. CDIB holdersOn reservation CDIB holders · On reservation

Veterans

1 PROGRAM

Standing Rock Tribal Veterans Service Office Tribal veterans service office providing advocacy and assistance to veterans and their dependents in applying for federal and state veterans… Any tribal citizenOn reservation Any tribal citizen · On reservation

02 / ABOUT THE TRIBE

About the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

Federal recognition: Federally recognized as “Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North & South Dakota” in the Bureau of Indian Affairs list (91 FR 4102, January 2026).
Headquarters: Fort Yates, North Dakota
Service area: Standing Rock Reservation (ND/SD): Sioux (ND), Corson (SD), Dewey (SD) and Ziebach (SD) counties.
Official website: standingrock.org ↗

03 / COMMON QUESTIONS

Common questions

Do I have to be a Standing Rock Sioux Tribe citizen to use these programs?

Not always. Of the 22 programs Okla lists, 3 are for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe citizens only; 7 are open to citizens of any federally recognized tribe; 5 are open to anyone with a CDIB card; 5 are open to anyone eligible for Indian Health Service care; and 1 is open to everyone. For 1 other, check with the program. Each program page spells out who qualifies.

Do I have to live on the reservation or in the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe service area?

18 programs are limited to the Standing Rock Reservation (ND/SD) (Sioux (ND), Corson (SD), Dewey (SD) and Ziebach (SD) counties). 4 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 Standing Rock Sioux Tribe citizen?

Citizenship (enrollment) is decided by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, not by Okla. Contact the tribe through its official website. Main line: 701-854-8500.

How do I apply for Standing Rock Sioux 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 Standing Rock Sioux Tribe or any government agency, so always confirm details with the program before you apply.