TRIBES · TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMATAHLEQUAH, OK

United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians

Every United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians program in Okla’s catalog, in one place. 6 serve the UKB Jurisdiction (All or Parts of 14 Counties, Cherokee Reservation). 10 are open to citizens of other tribes too.

21 programs across 9 categories.

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Education

5 PROGRAMS

College Education Assistance Funding for students pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university, enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours; 12 is full-time). Citizens onlyService area Citizens only · Service area College Student Housing Assistance Program Pays up to $2,500 a semester toward a full-time college student's housing costs — only housing, no other expenses — in one lump sum to the college… Any tribal citizenIncome based Any tribal citizen · Income based Exam & License Fee Assistance Pays exam and license fees for students — the application lists the GED, ACT, SAT, GRE and LSAT exams, vocational license fees and other exams — and… Citizens onlyService area Citizens only · Service area Higher Education Program Supplies Assistance Reimburses college and vocational students for required program supplies — the application gives scrubs, nursing shoes and a stethoscope as examples… Citizens onlyService area Citizens only · Service area Vocational Education Assistance Funding for students in a vocational or trade program such as welding or LPN, enrolled at least half-time as the program defines it. Citizens onlyService area Citizens only · Service area

Financial Assistance

4 PROGRAMS

Burial Assistance Up to $3,500 toward funeral services or cremation costs for UKB members, paid through a list of partner funeral homes that HHS provides by phone. Citizens onlyIncome based Citizens only · Income based Emergency Utility Assistance Emergency utility payments and utility deposits for UKB members. Citizens onlyIncome based Citizens only · Income based Health Services Assistance Help with health-care costs for UKB members. Citizens onlyIncome based Citizens only · Income based Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Seasonal home-energy help. Citizens onlyIncome based Citizens only · Income based

Housing

3 PROGRAMS

Down Payment Assistance Helps low-income, credit-worthy members become first-time homeowners; funds can be used for a down payment or closing costs. Citizens onlyIncome based Citizens only · Income based Rental/Mortgage Assistance Help with rent payments, security deposits, past-due rent and past-due mortgage. Any tribal citizenService area Any tribal citizen · Service area Storm Shelter Assistance Up to $3,000 toward the cost of a storm shelter. Any tribal citizenService area Any tribal citizen · Service area

Mental Health

2 PROGRAMS

Echota Behavioral Health Outpatient Services UKB-owned behavioral health clinic, opened in 2020, with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, licensed therapists, case managers and peer recovery… Open to allService area Open to all · Service area Opioid Treatment Program (Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services, Echota Wellness Center) Opioid addiction treatment at the Echota Wellness Center in Tulsa, operated by UKB as Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services: medication-assisted… Open to allService area Open to all · Service area

Elder Care

2 PROGRAMS

Helping Hands Native American Caregiver Support Program Support for family caregivers of frail elders and for grandparents raising grandchildren: individual counseling, a support group, caregiver training… Any tribal citizenService area Any tribal citizen · Service area Title VI Elder Nutrition Program (Jim Proctor Elder Nutrition Center) Free meals five days a week for Native elders 55 and older at the Jim Proctor Elder Nutrition Center in Tahlequah: lunch Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–1… CDIB holdersService area CDIB holders · Service area

Child Care

2 PROGRAMS

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Child Care Subsidy Helps income-eligible families pay for child care — often parents who are working, in job training or in school, and children who receive or need… Any tribal citizenIncome based Any tribal citizen · Income based Henry Lee Doublehead Child Development Center Tribally operated child care center in Tahlequah, established in 2006, accepting children 6 weeks to 4 years old, open Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30… Open to allService area Open to all · Service area

Dental

1 PROGRAM

Purchased and Referred Care (PRC / Contract Health) IHS-funded referral program, launched January 1, 2025, that pays for medical and dental care an IHS or tribally operated facility cannot provide… Citizens onlyService area Citizens only · Service area

Utilities

1 PROGRAM

Environmental Wood Program (Free Firewood) Free firewood delivered to members for winter heating. Citizens onlyService area Citizens only · Service area

Other

1 PROGRAM

Keetoowah Cherokee Tribal Transit Demand-response transportation for Keetoowahs and the general public. Open to allService area Open to all · Service area

02 / ABOUT THE TRIBE

About the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians

Federal recognition: Federally recognized as “United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma” in the Bureau of Indian Affairs list (91 FR 4102, January 2026).
Headquarters: Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Service area: UKB Jurisdiction (All or Parts of 14 Counties, Cherokee Reservation): Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, McIntosh, Muskogee, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers, Sequoyah, Tulsa, Wagoner and Washington counties, Oklahoma.
Citizens: More than 14,000 (as of 2026), per the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians.
Official website: ukb-nsn.gov ↗

03 / COMMON QUESTIONS

Common questions

Do I have to be a United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians citizen to use these programs?

Not always. Of the 21 programs Okla lists, 11 are for United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians citizens only; 5 are open to citizens of any federally recognized tribe; 1 is open to anyone with a CDIB card; and 4 are open to everyone. Each program page spells out who qualifies.

Do I have to live on the reservation or in the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians service area?

6 programs are limited to the UKB Jurisdiction (All or Parts of 14 Counties, Cherokee Reservation) (Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, McIntosh, Muskogee, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers, Sequoyah, Tulsa, Wagoner and Washington counties, Oklahoma). None of the listed programs is offered nationwide. 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 United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians citizen?

Citizenship (enrollment) is decided by the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, not by Okla. The tribe’s enrollment page explains the requirements and how to apply. Main line: 918-871-2800.

How do I apply for United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians 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 United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians or any government agency, so always confirm details with the program before you apply.