Federal Grant Award Summary

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians received a $206,840 Formula Grant 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 American Indian tribal members aged 60 and older, with services designed to be comparable to those provided under Title III of the Older Americans Act.

The award enables the United Keetoowah Band to expand its existing elder services infrastructure in Oklahoma, leveraging the tribe's established capacity to serve its 14,404 enrolled members. The funded services will support vulnerable older adults through a comprehensive approach that addresses nutritional needs, social support, and family caregiver assistance. As a federally recognized tribal government with demonstrated experience managing federal health and human services programs, the United Keetoowah Band is well-positioned to deliver culturally appropriate services that strengthen community resilience and support the independence and dignity of Native American elders.