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The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded Cherokee Nation $5.037 million on October 1, 2025, under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR, CFDA 10.567), a project grant funding the tribe's administration of nutrition assistance on Indian reservations in Oklahoma.

FDPIR provides income-eligible households with monthly supplemental food packages selected from over 100 available USDA Foods, including frozen and canned meats and fish, beans, peanut butter, fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and fresh produce sourced through a Department of Defense partnership. Cherokee Nation certifies eligible households, maintains program records, manages food ordering and local distribution logistics, and administers income eligibility determinations based on SNAP net monthly income standards adjusted for household size. The tribe serves income-eligible households residing on participating Indian reservations and approved areas near reservations or in approved Oklahoma service areas; eligible households may participate in FDPIR as an alternative to SNAP when lacking easy access to SNAP offices or authorized food stores.

The award funds Cherokee Nation's administrative costs for program operations with a period of performance running through September 30, 2027, and place of performance in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Administrative funding is provided annually and carries a period of availability across two federal fiscal years before expiring. Household certification periods do not exceed one year, except for elderly or disabled households certified for up to 24 months if circumstances remain stable. Cherokee Nation, a federally recognized tribal government, operates as both a prime grant recipient and contractor across multiple federal agencies and maintains direct federal grant and contract relationships across health, education, workforce development, infrastructure, and community services.