Osage Nation Financial Assistance Launches Utility Assistance Program

OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (June 24, 2024) – Various utility companies that service Osage County have increased customer charges, posing a financial challenge for Osage members. In response, the Osage Nation is stepping in to provide assistance through a Utility Assistance Program. To be eligible, you must be a legally enrolled member of the Osage Nation, reside in Osage County / Osage Reservation, and complete and submit an application. 

The amount of assistance is $300 per household to the utility vendor of your choice. Applicants should submit the highest bill (electric, water, or gas); the benefit is one per household. The one-time application time frame is between June 1 and September 30th, 2024. Utility Assistance will be in the form of a paper check, issued and mailed to the utility vendor. 

Eligible members for Osage Utility Assistance must: 

• Reside within the boundaries of the Osage Nation Reservation (Osage County) 
• Be a legally enrolled member of the Osage Nation at the time of application 
• Be 18 years or older and have a utility account in their name 
• Submit a completed application and attach the utility bill 

To apply: 

• Members can complete and submit an electronic application at https://forms.osagenation-nsn.gov/view.php?id=144541 
• Members can download and print an application at: http://www.osagenation-nsn.gov/services/financial-assistance 
• Or call (918) 287-5325 to request an application mailed to you. 
• Or come into the Welcome Center at 239 W. 12th Pawhuska, OK, 74056 for help to apply online. 

For questions, please contact the Osage Nation Financial Assistance Department at (918) 287-5325 or financial-assist@osagenation-nsn.gov.

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