Benefit program

Indian Social Services Welfare Assistance

Federal · BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS · #15.113

To provide financial assistance for basic needs for eligible American Indians who reside on or near reservations, including those American Indians living under Bureau of Indian Affairs service area jurisdictions. IA assistance is provided when such assistance is not available from State or local public agencies.

About this program

To provide financial assistance for basic needs for eligible American Indians who reside on or near reservations, including those American Indians living under Bureau of Indian Affairs service area jurisdictions. IA assistance is provided when such assistance is not available from State or local public agencies.

Who can apply

Federally Recognized lndian Tribal GovernmentsIndividual/FamilyMinority group

Categories

DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR A SPECIFIED USEDirect Payments for Specified Use

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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