The Osage Nation is deeply concerned that some Osage households may lose SNAP benefits beginning on November 1, 2025. In response, Principal Chief Standing Bear has approved temporary additional resources for Osage Nation tribal citizens currently receiving SNAP benefits and living in the Osage Nation territory.
Per USDA federal guidelines, Osages receiving SNAP must close their SNAP cases in order to qualify for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). In other words, Osage households must choose between receiving SNAP benefits or the FDPIR. As an alternative, Osage households may request a one-time payment of $300 per household from the Financial Assistance Department, which will avoid Osage households terminating their SNAP benefits. Osage households may apply for the $300 assistance per household through the Osage Nation portal, beginning Monday, November 3, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.
Link to portal: https://portal.osagenation-nsn.gov/
- Applicants must provide their benefit award letter along with their case number in the
portal.
- Osages living in the local area are encouraged to apply in person.
- The Financial Assistance Department will extend office hours until 6 p.m. next week,
Monday through Friday, to support the projected needs of our Osage people.
As this is a developing situation, please follow communication from the Osage Nation, OKDHS, and local media. For more information, contact the Osage Nation Financial Assistance Department at (918) 287-5325.