Federal Grant Award Summary

The Osage Nation received a $348,996 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers program (CFDA 14.871). The award, effective January 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, provides rental assistance payments and administrative support to help very low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities afford safe and sanitary housing in the private market. Through this award, the Osage Nation, operating as a Public Housing Agency, administers voucher-based rental assistance that enables eligible participants in the Pawhuska, Oklahoma area to select housing of their choice while the federal government subsidizes a portion of their rental costs.

The Housing Choice Voucher program represents HUD's largest rental assistance initiative and operates on a market-driven model designed to expand housing options and economic mobility for vulnerable populations, including families with children, formerly homeless veterans, and disabled individuals. The Osage Nation's administration of this program includes processing Housing Assistance Payments, managing voucher allocations, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, and providing program oversight through required fiscal and occupancy audits. This funding enables the Osage Nation to serve its approximately 45,000 citizens while addressing critical housing affordability needs across rural Native American communities.