Tribal Assistance Program

Elders:
Applicant must be at least 60 years old at the time of the application for assistance.  Proof of age will be determined by a Certified Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) or Tribal Membership Identification Card.  Applicant must provide a copy of CDIB. Applicant does not have to reside in the Pawnee service area.

Proof of guardianship/power of attorney must be provided if applying on behalf of an elder applicant.

Disability:
Applicant must provide proof of such disabled condition via a disability award letter from the Social Security Administration or Veteran’s Affairs.  Doctor’s notes will NOT be accepted. Proof of age will be determined by a Certified Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB), Tribal Membership Identification Card, or a copy of a birth certificate. The applicant does not have to reside in the Pawnee service area.

Proof of guardianship/power of attorney must be provided if applying on behalf of the disabled applicant. Birth certificate required for all minor disabled applicants.

Emergency:
Applicant must be at least (18) years of age at the time of application for assistance and in a *crisis to apply.  Documentation of *crisis may be required. Proof of age will be determined by a Certified Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) or Tribal Membership Card. Applicant does not have to reside in Pawnee service area.
The maximum number of emergency assistance checks is one (1) per household.

*A crisis is defined as a decisive or critical moment in regards to a client’s health and/or life.  The following constitutes a crisis: loss of clothes and/or shelter due to natural disasters, becoming disabled due to illness or accident, and life-threatening sickness to the immediate client or family members.

Income: Applicant must meet poverty guidelines set forth by the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS).  Household incomes must not exceed over 150% of the poverty level.  This applies to all three assistance programs.  Please provide the last 30 days income verification (i.e. check stub, social security, bank statement, unemployment statement, TANF, etc.).  Tribal members age 85 and older do not have to provide proof of income.  

Click on this link for the Tribal Assistance Program Application.