Formula Grant 2626OKOATA

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes received a Formula Grant award of $122,960 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). The award, effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029, supports the delivery of supportive services, nutrition services, and caregiver services to tribal members aged 60 and older. These services are designed to be comparable to those provided under Title III of the Older Americans Act and address critical needs within the Native American elder population served by the tribe in Oklahoma.

Under this three-year performance period, the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes will utilize the funding to enhance aging-related programming that meets the specific cultural and service delivery needs of its approximately 3,500 tribal members. The award is part of a broader national initiative distributing formula grants to Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations that meet the eligibility requirement of representing at least 50 individuals aged 60 or older and demonstrate capacity to deliver supportive and nutrition services.