ADDITION TO APPLICATION

Along with your application, please provide a description of the expenses in your request.

For example, if you are requesting help with a funeral, please provide a breakdown of the expenses.

If you are requesting the purchase of an item, please provide as specific information as possible - a link to the item or an estimate about the item and cost (a photo of the item and item number; an estimate from a vendor; a purchase order; or some way to specify the exact amount required to provide assistance).

Apply for Assistance

To apply for assistance click the link below. You will be asked to upload a copy of your CDIB card for verification:

Eligibility:  Cherokee Nation At-Large citizens must meet certain eligibility standards to be eligible for this program.

  • Must be a registered citizen of the Cherokee Nation.

    • If requesting burial assistance please provide the proof of citizenship (a blue card for Cherokee Nation citizens) of the deceased.

  • Must reside outside the Cherokee Nation reservation for the prior six months.     

  • Must document insufficient resources to meet essential living needs.

Documents to accompany the application 

  • Proof of Cherokee Nation citizenship (a blue card for Cherokee Nation citizens, a white CDIB card is not acceptable). 

  • Evidence of residency outside Cherokee Nation for the prior six months. 

  • Reason for Request attesting to the specific need for support due to lack of other resources. 

  • If claiming veteran preference, submit proof. 

  • Categories not authorized for assistance:

  • Long term, continuing or frequent assistance

  • Rent

  • Legal fees

  • Personal credit card debt

  • Taxes

  • Gambling debts

  • Business ventures

  • Marriage/Divorce costs

  • Vacations

  • Non-emergency furnishings or cars

  • Disciplinary costs

  • Any costs related to second home or rental property

  • Personal  unspecified loans