Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

Funeral Loan Assistance (Council Policy 1-12)

Who can get it

Enrolled SRPMIC members may borrow up to a set limit (see the source for current limits) for funeral-related emergencies after the death of an immediate family member, only when they have no other resources (other than per capita). Applicants must have no court injunction and not be a public fiduciary client. Members only

How to apply

Complete and sign the Funeral Loan Application, attach photo ID, and email ACES@srpmic-nsn.gov or deliver to the Two Waters Administration Office; a promissory note is required. Info: 480-362-7400.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for Funeral Loan Assistance (Council Policy 1-12)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

HHS Central Intake financial assistance (rent, utilities, food, clothing, pest control; telephone assistance, general assistance, burial assistance)

!Not verified by a tribal source

Who can get it

For enrolled SRPMIC members, or non-enrolled people married to an enrolled member, with annual income at or below 125% of the federal poverty guideline, who have exhausted other tribal, federal and state resources. Members only

How to apply

Central Intake Center, 480.362.7350, 10623 E. Osborn Road.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for HHS Central Intake financial assistance (rent, utilities, food, clothing, pest control; telephone assistance, general assistance, burial assistance)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Mortuary / Burial Assistance (Public Works Memorial Services)

!Not verified by a tribal source

Who can get it

Burial assistance is offered to all enrolled members living on or off the Community. The Community pays basic mortuary costs directly to the mortuary, up to a set cap per burial. Members only

How to apply

First contact Memorial Services at (480) 278-7050 (Mon-Fri 8-5), then choose a mortuary and schedule with Memorial Services.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for Mortuary / Burial Assistance (Public Works Memorial Services)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

SRFSI business loans

!Not verified by a tribal source

Who can get it

The SRPMIC resource guide says SRFSI helps Community Members with 'consumer, business, and mortgage loans'. No business-loan eligibility or product page was found on srfsi.com. Members only

How to apply

Contact SRFSI, (480) 362-6690.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for SRFSI business loans) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Salt River Community Children's Foundation (SRCCF) contributions

Who can get it

A parent or legal guardian of an enrolled SRPMIC child (birth to 18) can request funding for education, health and sports, special needs, arts and culture, or youth leadership. School-age youth generally need a C average or better (waivable). Members only

How to apply

Submit the SRCCF Contribution Request Form with an invoice or quote, current grades, and a youth statement to SRCCF@srpmic-nsn.gov or fax (480) 362-7593; help: (480) 362-7906. Payment about 10 business days after approval.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for Salt River Community Children's Foundation (SRCCF) contributions) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Salt River WIOA Youth Program (in-school and summer work experience)

!Not verified by a tribal source · Reported by NICWA / Generations United GrandFacts fact sheet

Who can get it

Reported: for SRPMIC member youth ages 14-18 who live within SRPMIC boundaries; workshops and work experience throughout tribal government (work readiness, customer service). A 2021 report said the program was on hold due to limited worksites. Members only

How to apply

Reported phone (480) 362-7950.

Source: nicwa.org (source for Salt River WIOA Youth Program (in-school and summer work experience)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Senior Energy Assistance Program (Housing Division)

!Not verified by a tribal source · Reported by NICWA / Generations United GrandFacts fact sheet

Who can get it

Reported: 'The Housing Division also has a Senior Energy Assistance Program available to assist seniors of the community.' The same source says LIHEAP is offered through the Housing Division for income-eligible members within SRPMIC boundaries.

How to apply

Reported LIHEAP phone (480) 362-7350.

Source: nicwa.org (source for Senior Energy Assistance Program (Housing Division)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Senior Home Repair & Replacement Program (SHRRP)

Who can get it

For senior (55+) and disabled Community members: preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, major renovations, and residential replacement home construction for eligible residences. Members only

How to apply

Call the SHRRP helpline at 480-362-7800 (Mon-Fri 8-5) for approved services and eligibility; SHRRP@srpmic-nsn.gov.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for Senior Home Repair & Replacement Program (SHRRP)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

HHS Central Intake financial assistance (rent, utilities, food, clothing, pest control; telephone assistance, general assistance, burial assistance)

!Not verified by a tribal source

Who can get it

For enrolled SRPMIC members, or non-enrolled people married to an enrolled member, with annual income at or below 125% of the federal poverty guideline, who have exhausted other tribal, federal and state resources. Members only

How to apply

Central Intake Center, 480.362.7350, 10623 E. Osborn Road.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for HHS Central Intake financial assistance (rent, utilities, food, clothing, pest control; telephone assistance, general assistance, burial assistance)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

LEARN Tribal TANF: cash assistance, non-recurrent short-term (crisis) benefits, diversion

Who can get it

For needy Indian families with total income at or below 185% of the federal poverty guideline, with at least one household member enrolled in SRPMIC and an eligible child (or a pregnancy in the third trimester). Crisis benefits are limited and paid as funds permit. Members only

How to apply

Contact Social Services / LEARN (Social Services: 480-362-5645 per phone directory). The plan is posted on the Social Services page.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for LEARN Tribal TANF: cash assistance, non-recurrent short-term (crisis) benefits, diversion) (dated Jan 30, 2026)

Housing Services financial literacy and budgeting outreach

!Not verified by a tribal source

Who can get it

Housing Services offers residents and their families training and outreach such as budgeting and financial literacy education.

How to apply

Contact the Housing Division, (480) 362-5720.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for Housing Services financial literacy and budgeting outreach) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

SRFSI Credit Builder Loan Program and Unsecured Consumer Loan Program

Who can get it

For SRPMIC members who live in Arizona. The loans help clients repair and rebuild credit and avoid predatory lending. Members only

How to apply

Consumer Loan Application on srfsi.com; general inquiries and consumer loans: srfsi@srpmic-nsn.gov, 480-362-LOAN (5626).

Source: srfsi.com (source for SRFSI Credit Builder Loan Program and Unsecured Consumer Loan Program) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

SRFSI Financial Capability Program (financial education)

Who can get it

A financial literacy program for SRPMIC Community members of all ages, using curriculum with Native context: budgeting, debt, homebuying, starting a business. Members only

How to apply

Contact SRFSI: srfsi@srpmic-nsn.gov or 480-362-LOAN (5626). Financial Education Training Coordinator listed on srfsi.com contact page.

Source: srfsi.com (source for SRFSI Financial Capability Program (financial education)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

SRFSI financial education classes (workshops from one hour to three sessions)

!Not verified by a tribal source · Reported by NICWA / Generations United GrandFacts fact sheet

Who can get it

Reported: financial education and literacy classes for all SRPMIC members, from basic money topics to investments; one-hour workshops to three-session classes. Members only

How to apply

Reported phone (480) 850-5460, which differs from SRFSI's current numbers. Use the official SRFSI contacts instead.

Source: nicwa.org (source for SRFSI financial education classes (workshops from one hour to three sessions)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

SRFSI Mortgage Lending (new construction, home improvement, home equity, refinance) and Homeownership education

Who can get it

For SRPMIC members, for new and existing homes within the boundaries of the Community. SRFSI also offers individual and group homeownership education to help clients become mortgage-ready. Members only

How to apply

Apply through SRFSI (mortgage loan application on srfsi.com). Mortgage and homeownership email: srfsi-homeownership@srpmic-nsn.gov. 'Pathway to Homeownership' orientations are announced on srpmic-nsn.gov (last listed: Sept 16, 2025).

Source: srfsi.com (source for SRFSI Mortgage Lending (new construction, home improvement, home equity, refinance) and Homeownership education) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

SRFSI Native CDFI status (reported)

!Not verified by a tribal source · Reported by Opportunity Finance Network CDFI Locator

Who can get it

Reported: SRFSI is 'a certified Native CDFI' serving the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community through financial and educational services; listed as a 501c3, OFN member since 2009. SRFSI does not appear on the CDFI Fund's list of certified CDFIs dated September 17, 2026.

How to apply

Contact SRFSI: srfsi@srpmic-nsn.gov or 480-362-LOAN (5626).

Source: ofn.org (source for SRFSI Native CDFI status (reported)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Community Tribal Housing Program (low-income and LIHTC rental housing)

Who can get it

Applicants must qualify as a 'Family', meet annual income limits, pass a background history review, and pay a per-adult application fee (see the source for the current fee). Homes are within SRPMIC boundaries.

How to apply

Get an application online, by emailing housinginfo@srpmic-nsn.gov, by calling (480) 362-7600, or in person at Two Waters, Building B, 3rd Floor (Mon-Fri 8-5). Housing Division: (480) 362-5720.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for Community Tribal Housing Program (low-income and LIHTC rental housing)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Senior Home Repair & Replacement Program (SHRRP)

Who can get it

For senior (55+) and disabled Community members: preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, major renovations, and residential replacement home construction for eligible residences. Members only

How to apply

Call the SHRRP helpline at 480-362-7800 (Mon-Fri 8-5) for approved services and eligibility; SHRRP@srpmic-nsn.gov.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for Senior Home Repair & Replacement Program (SHRRP)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

SRFSI IDA Matched Savings Program (down payment match)

Who can get it

SRFSI offers an IDA Matched Savings Program that matches savings toward the down payment on a new home (see the source for current limits).

How to apply

Contact Gracie Briones, SRFSI Financial Education Training Coordinator: (480) 362-7833, gracie.briones@srpmic-nsn.gov.

Source: oan.srpmic-nsn.gov (source for SRFSI IDA Matched Savings Program (down payment match)) (dated Oct 24, 2022)

SRFSI Mortgage Lending (new construction, home improvement, home equity, refinance) and Homeownership education

Who can get it

For SRPMIC members, for new and existing homes within the boundaries of the Community. SRFSI also offers individual and group homeownership education to help clients become mortgage-ready. Members only

How to apply

Apply through SRFSI (mortgage loan application on srfsi.com). Mortgage and homeownership email: srfsi-homeownership@srpmic-nsn.gov. 'Pathway to Homeownership' orientations are announced on srpmic-nsn.gov (last listed: Sept 16, 2025).

Source: srfsi.com (source for SRFSI Mortgage Lending (new construction, home improvement, home equity, refinance) and Homeownership education) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Tribal Home Loans and Mutual Help Home Loan Programs

!Not verified by a tribal source

Who can get it

Administered by the Resident Resources & Services Division alongside the low-income rental programs. Eligibility not published on the page.

How to apply

Contact the Housing Division, (480) 362-5720 or housinginfo@srpmic-nsn.gov.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for Tribal Home Loans and Mutual Help Home Loan Programs) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Apprenticeship Training Program: open-applicant preference rules and trades

!Not verified by a tribal source · Reported by NICWA / Generations United GrandFacts fact sheet

Who can get it

Reported: all individuals may apply, with preference to enrolled SRPMIC members and enrolled members of federally recognized tribes; trades include accounting technician, carpentry, computer, and hotel associate.

How to apply

Reported phone (480) 362-7950.

Source: nicwa.org (source for Apprenticeship Training Program: open-applicant preference rules and trades) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Community Employment Apprenticeship Training Program (e.g., RSI Electrician Program)

!Not verified by a tribal source

Who can get it

For enrolled Community members 18+, with tribal enrollment card/CIB, Social Security card, HS diploma/GED, and a doctor's statement of physical; drug test required for safety-sensitive trades. The 2026 electrician cohort was a 7-month program. Members only

How to apply

Pick up and submit an application at Community Employment, Two Waters Building B, first floor, during announced windows (last: Mar 9-24, 2026). Info: (480) 362-6669.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for Community Employment Apprenticeship Training Program (e.g., RSI Electrician Program)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Salt River WIOA Adult and Youth Program (education and training services)

Who can get it

SRPMIC's WIOA program provides education and training services that lead to employment, including academic and career assessments, work-readiness training and a youth work experience program. Monthly orientations explain eligibility; the official pages don't list full eligibility (an outside fact sheet lists more; see "Salt River WIOA Adult Program: eligibility details").

How to apply

Attend an Adult WIOA orientation (next listed: Nov 12, 2026, 9-10 am, Two Waters Building B, Room B102). WIOA: 480.362.7950, 10079 E. Osborn Road, Two Waters Building B (2022-23 State of the Community report).

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for Salt River WIOA Adult and Youth Program (education and training services)) (dated Nov 12, 2026)

Salt River WIOA Adult Program: eligibility details

!Not verified by a tribal source · Reported by NICWA / Generations United GrandFacts fact sheet

Who can get it

Reported: participant must be a resident within SRPMIC boundaries, a U.S. citizen, have a HS diploma or GED, be registered with Selective Service (males born after 1959), be unemployed or underemployed, and meet income requirements.

How to apply

Reported phone (480) 362-7950 (Community Employment).

Source: nicwa.org (source for Salt River WIOA Adult Program: eligibility details) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Salt River WIOA Youth Program (in-school and summer work experience)

!Not verified by a tribal source · Reported by NICWA / Generations United GrandFacts fact sheet

Who can get it

Reported: for SRPMIC member youth ages 14-18 who live within SRPMIC boundaries; workshops and work experience throughout tribal government (work readiness, customer service). A 2021 report said the program was on hold due to limited worksites. Members only

How to apply

Reported phone (480) 362-7950.

Source: nicwa.org (source for Salt River WIOA Youth Program (in-school and summer work experience)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

WIOA adult support toward tuition (DOL-funded)

Who can get it

The WIOA Adult and Youth Program is 'operated via a grant awarded to the SRPMIC under the U.S. Department of Labor'; staff help eligible adults with educational plans, 'including support toward tuition and/or other services'.

How to apply

Call the Community Employment Division, (480) 362-7950.

Source: oan.srpmic-nsn.gov (source for WIOA adult support toward tuition (DOL-funded)) (dated Jul 1, 2021)

Adult Deferred Per Capita Program and Minors Trust Program (administered by Providence First Trust Company)

!Not verified by a tribal source

Who can get it

Adult Deferred Per Capita is a voluntary written election to defer, save and invest per capita and Minor's Trust distributions on a tax-deferred basis. Under the Minors Trust, a parent or guardian of a minor (17 or younger) may request special payments for listed needs such as clothing, computers, private tuition, health bills, or taxes. Members only

How to apply

Contact Providence First Trust Company: (602) 952-2300 or 1-800-350-0208, srpmic@providencefirst.com.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for Adult Deferred Per Capita Program and Minors Trust Program (administered by Providence First Trust Company)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Lease Loan (Council Policy 1-12)

!Not verified by a tribal source

Who can get it

Lease loans are available to eligible enrolled SRPMIC members who qualify. The Administration Lease Loan Designee must approve before an application can be completed. Members only

How to apply

Administration Department, (480) 362-7400.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for Lease Loan (Council Policy 1-12)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Per Capita / General Welfare payments: payment methods and contacts (Finance Per Capita Division)

Who can get it

A quarterly per-capita program exists for eligible enrolled adult members. After a Feb 10, 2026 referendum, payments starting July 2026 are issued as tax-free general welfare payments. Members only

How to apply

Payment-method changes (direct deposit, Pay Card, address) go through Finance Per Capita: Finpercap1@srpmic-nsn.gov, (480) 362-7710. Community members get eligibility certificates and tribal ID cards through Membership Services, 480-362-7600.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for Per Capita / General Welfare payments: payment methods and contacts (Finance Per Capita Division)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Salt River Community Children's Foundation (SRCCF) contributions

Who can get it

A parent or legal guardian of an enrolled SRPMIC child (birth to 18) can request funding for education, health and sports, special needs, arts and culture, or youth leadership. School-age youth generally need a C average or better (waivable). Members only

How to apply

Submit the SRCCF Contribution Request Form with an invoice or quote, current grades, and a youth statement to SRCCF@srpmic-nsn.gov or fax (480) 362-7593; help: (480) 362-7906. Payment about 10 business days after approval.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for Salt River Community Children's Foundation (SRCCF) contributions) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Salt River Higher Education Program (Scholarship)

Who can get it

For enrolled SRPMIC members admitted to an accredited college, university, or vocational school; requires HS diploma/GED, FAFSA/SAR, and a Financial Needs Analysis. Continuing students must keep a 2.0 cumulative GPA (3.0 graduate). Members only

How to apply

Submit a complete signed application with required documents by the program deadline; orientations are offered. Higher Ed: 480-362-2547. See the official Higher Education Program site for current deadlines. Apply online for Salt River Higher Education Program (Scholarship)

Source: cdnsm5-ss12.sharpschool.com (source for Salt River Higher Education Program (Scholarship)) (dated Aug 18, 2025)

School & Community Relations educational financial assistance (K-12)

!Not verified by a tribal source

Who can get it

School & Community Relations provides academic, emotional and transitional support to Community-enrolled students and 'provides educational financial assistance'. Eligibility details not published. Members only

How to apply

Contact the Education Department, (480) 362-2547.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for School & Community Relations educational financial assistance (K-12)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Strategy O. Scholarship Program (Academic Excellence, Vocational Training, Test Prep & Certificate funding)

Who can get it

Enrolled SRPMIC members; no FAFSA required. Academic Excellence is a one-time award based on cumulative GPA (full-time and part-time tiers); vocational funding is for select EVIT/MCCCD programs aligned with hard-to-fill positions; test prep and certificate exam fees are also covered. Members only

How to apply

Download the Strategy O Scholarship Application from the HE site; enrollment agreement and plan of study required for vocational/test-prep funding. Questions: 480-362-2500.

Source: he.saltriverschools.org (source for Strategy O. Scholarship Program (Academic Excellence, Vocational Training, Test Prep & Certificate funding)) (dated Apr 10, 2026)

HHS Central Intake financial assistance (rent, utilities, food, clothing, pest control; telephone assistance, general assistance, burial assistance)

!Not verified by a tribal source

Who can get it

For enrolled SRPMIC members, or non-enrolled people married to an enrolled member, with annual income at or below 125% of the federal poverty guideline, who have exhausted other tribal, federal and state resources. Members only

How to apply

Central Intake Center, 480.362.7350, 10623 E. Osborn Road.

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for HHS Central Intake financial assistance (rent, utilities, food, clothing, pest control; telephone assistance, general assistance, burial assistance)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

LIHEAP energy assistance (DHHS Prevention and Intervention Services)

Who can get it

Utility and energy-related help for eligible households; per the program flyer on the source page, applicants must live within SRPMIC boundaries (enrolled or non-enrolled) and meet an income limit, with possible extra help for households with seniors 55+, disabled members, or children under 6.

How to apply

Call DHHS Prevention and Intervention Services at (480) 362-7350 for eligibility or an appointment. Bring ID, household Social Security cards or birth certificates, income verification, and a current utility bill (per the program flyer).

Source: srpmic-nsn.gov (source for LIHEAP energy assistance (DHHS Prevention and Intervention Services)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Senior Energy Assistance Program (Housing Division)

!Not verified by a tribal source · Reported by NICWA / Generations United GrandFacts fact sheet

Who can get it

Reported: 'The Housing Division also has a Senior Energy Assistance Program available to assist seniors of the community.' The same source says LIHEAP is offered through the Housing Division for income-eligible members within SRPMIC boundaries.

How to apply

Reported LIHEAP phone (480) 362-7350.

Source: nicwa.org (source for Senior Energy Assistance Program (Housing Division)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

BIA Financial Assistance and Social Services (General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Burial Assistance, Adult Care)

Offered by

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Who can get it

Secondary aid for American Indians and Alaska Natives who have no access to TANF, don't meet TANF eligibility, or have hit the TANF lifetime limit. Emergency Assistance (fire, flood, other calamity) and Burial Assistance for indigent Indians each have a maximum; see the source for current limits. General Assistance requires applying concurrently for other programs and an Individual Self-Sufficiency Plan.

How to apply

Apply with OMB Form 1076-0017 through the servicing BIA agency or tribal social services office. For SRPMIC, start with BIA Salt River Agency, (520) 815-0287.

Source: bia.gov (source for BIA Financial Assistance and Social Services (General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Burial Assistance, Adult Care)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

SBA Office of Native American Affairs

Offered by

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Native American Affairs

Who can get it

Helps American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs access SBA lending, entrepreneurial development and procurement programs (e.g., 8(a)); free technical assistance.

How to apply

Contact SBA ONAA, 202-205-6411, or a local SBA office.

Source: sba.gov (source for SBA Office of Native American Affairs) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Treasury CDFI Fund Native Initiatives (NACA Program)

Offered by

U.S. Department of the Treasury, CDFI Fund

Who can get it

Awards to certified Native CDFIs (at least 50% of activities serving Native communities), which in turn make small-business and home loans and give financial counseling. Not direct to individuals.

How to apply

Individuals go through a Native CDFI. For the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, that is the Salt River Financial Services Institution (SRFSI); its CDFI status is reported by an outside source and not confirmed by the CDFI Fund's current list.

Source: cdfifund.gov (source for Treasury CDFI Fund Native Initiatives (NACA Program)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

USDA Rural Development Tribal Relations (incl. Native CDFI Relending Demonstration, Intermediary Relending, Rural Business Development Grants)

!Not verified by a tribal source

Offered by

USDA Rural Development

Who can get it

Loans and grants for rural tribal communities, mostly to entities and intermediaries. The Native CDFI Relending Demonstration aims to improve homeownership in rural Native communities.

How to apply

Through USDA RD state offices or intermediaries; mostly not direct to individuals.

Source: rd.usda.gov (source for USDA Rural Development Tribal Relations (incl. Native CDFI Relending Demonstration, Intermediary Relending, Rural Business Development Grants)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

BIA Financial Assistance and Social Services (General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Burial Assistance, Adult Care)

Offered by

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Who can get it

Secondary aid for American Indians and Alaska Natives who have no access to TANF, don't meet TANF eligibility, or have hit the TANF lifetime limit. Emergency Assistance (fire, flood, other calamity) and Burial Assistance for indigent Indians each have a maximum; see the source for current limits. General Assistance requires applying concurrently for other programs and an Individual Self-Sufficiency Plan.

How to apply

Apply with OMB Form 1076-0017 through the servicing BIA agency or tribal social services office. For SRPMIC, start with BIA Salt River Agency, (520) 815-0287.

Source: bia.gov (source for BIA Financial Assistance and Social Services (General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Burial Assistance, Adult Care)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

HUD NAHASDA: Indian Housing Block Grant and Title VI Loan Guarantee

Offered by

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Who can get it

Formula block grants and loan guarantees to tribes and tribally designated housing entities, not to individuals. Individuals benefit through the tribe's housing programs.

How to apply

Not an individual application; ask the tribal housing program (SRPMIC Housing Division, (480) 362-5720).

Source: hud.gov (source for HUD NAHASDA: Indian Housing Block Grant and Title VI Loan Guarantee) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee

Offered by

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Who can get it

For American Indians and Alaska Natives who are members of a federally recognized tribe (plus tribes and TDHEs). Low down payment, flexible underwriting; single-family 1-4 units, fixed-rate up to 30 years, in eligible areas on or off Native lands.

How to apply

Apply with a HUD-approved Section 184 lender. If leasing tribal land, work with the tribe and BIA. Email Section184@hud.gov.

Source: hud.gov (source for HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

DOL WIOA Section 166 Indian and Native American Programs (DINAP)

Offered by

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

Who can get it

Grants to tribes and Native organizations that give unemployed and low-income Native Americans employment services, financial assistance for education and training, and supportive services.

How to apply

Apply through the local Section 166 grantee. For the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, that is the Salt River WIOA Adult and Youth Program, 480-362-7950.

Source: dol.gov (source for DOL WIOA Section 166 Indian and Native American Programs (DINAP)) (dated Apr 2, 2026)

BIE higher education scholarships (incl. Higher Education Grant)

!Not verified by a tribal source

Offered by

Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)

Who can get it

BIE serves American Indian and Alaska Native postsecondary students through higher education scholarships and tribal college funding. Grant eligibility details: not found on the pages fetched today.

How to apply

Ask your tribe's education office. For SRPMIC: Salt River Higher Education, 480-362-2547.

Source: bie.edu (source for BIE higher education scholarships (incl. Higher Education Grant)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

Department of Education Office of Indian Education Formula Grants (ALN 84.060A)

Offered by

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Indian Education

Who can get it

Grants to school districts (LEAs), tribes, Indian organizations, community-based organizations and BIE schools for K-12 programs serving Indian students. Not individual aid.

How to apply

Not an individual application; institutions apply through EASIE. FY2026 deadlines were Mar 6 and May 11, 2026.

Source: govinfo.gov (source for Department of Education Office of Indian Education Formula Grants (ALN 84.060A)) (dated Feb 3, 2026)

IHS Scholarship Program (Preparatory, Pre-Graduate and Health Professions scholarships)

Offered by

Indian Health Service (IHS)

Who can get it

For American Indian and Alaska Native students headed for health careers. Preparatory and Pre-Graduate scholarships: members or descendants of federally recognized, state-recognized or terminated tribes or Alaska Native villages, with no service commitment. Health Professions scholarship: members of federally recognized tribes or Alaska Native villages in an eligible health profession degree program, with a service commitment of at least two years in an approved Indian health position after training.

How to apply

Apply online during the yearly application cycle; the application is closed now and opens December 15, 2026. New applicants upload official transcripts and faculty evaluations in the application system (do not mail documents). Questions go to the program analyst listed on the IHS site; service-commitment questions to ihsrecruiters@ihs.gov. Apply online for IHS Scholarship Program (Preparatory, Pre-Graduate and Health Professions scholarships)

When

Application opens December 15, 2026

Source: ihs.gov (source for IHS Scholarship Program (Preparatory, Pre-Graduate and Health Professions scholarships)) (checked Oct 18, 2026)

HHS LIHEAP (tribal block grants)

Offered by

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Who can get it

Tribes may run LIHEAP directly to help low-income households with home energy costs; 149 tribes and tribal organizations did so as of FY2026. See the source for the FY2027 funding release to tribes (Oct 9, 2026).

How to apply

Apply through the tribe's LIHEAP office. For the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: DHHS Prevention and Intervention Services, (480) 362-7350.

Source: acf.gov (source for HHS LIHEAP (tribal block grants)) (dated Oct 9, 2026)