The kiowa tribe of oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe located in south central oklahoma

The Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma was awarded a $900,000 Project Grant by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Tribal Justice Assistance Program (CFDA 16.596). The funding will be used to develop and deliver culturally responsive substance abuse treatment services for Native Americans who are justice-involved and diagnosed with alcohol use disorder, substance use disorder, opioid use disorder, and/or co-occurring disorders. The program will provide a 12-month intensive outpatient drug treatment program and fund 4 months of supportive housing for participants. The grant award has an initial project period of 5 years, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029.

The tribe will use this funding develop and deliver culturally responsive treatment for native americans who are justice involved and diagnosed with alcohol use disorder, substance use disorder, opioid use disorder and/or CO-occurring disorders. The program will provide a 12-month intensive outpatient drug treatment program, and fund supportive housing for the initial 4 months for participants.