Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received a $206,840 formula grant from the Administration on Aging (under CFDA 93.047, Special Programs for the Aging, Title VI, Part A, Grants to Indian Tribes) awarded on April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2029. This three-year funding supports the delivery of nutrition services, supportive services, and caregiver services to American Indian elders aged 60 and older within the Choctaw Nation's service area in Oklahoma. The grant enables the organization to provide direct support comparable to services offered under Title III of the Older Americans Act, including meals, case management, transportation, and other essential assistance designed to promote the health, independence, and quality of life for Native American seniors.

As a federally recognized tribal organization meeting the program's eligibility requirements, the Choctaw Nation demonstrates the organizational capacity and commitment to serve its elder population through this formula grant mechanism. The award reflects the Administration on Aging's continued investment in ensuring Native American communities have access to vital aging services tailored to their cultural and geographic contexts.