Federal Grant Award Summary

The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma received a $122,960 Formula Grant award from the Administration on Aging (AOA) under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title VI, Part A, Grants to Indian Tribes program (CFDA 93.047), effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029. This three-year award supports the delivery of nutrition services, supportive services, and caregiver services to tribal members aged 60 and older, ensuring that services are comparable to those provided under Title III of the Older Americans Act.

Under this funding, the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma will provide essential services targeting the well-being of Native American elders within its jurisdiction. The award enables the tribe to expand its capacity to serve its eligible senior population through nutrition programming, supportive social services, and caregiver support initiatives. As a federally recognized tribal government with demonstrated capacity to deliver such services, KTO will maintain comprehensive financial and program records throughout the performance period, with all documentation to be retained for three years following submission of final expenditure reports in accordance with federal audit and compliance requirements.