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The Delaware Tribe of Indians has received a $100,000 grant from Cedar Tree Foundation to assist Delaware Tribal Youth access to higher education. Eligible full-time applicants will receive up to $1,400 in scholarship funding, and part-time applicants will receive up to $500 in scholarship funding.

This program is intended to provide financial assistance for Delaware Tribal members who are enrolled in higher education, The Scholarship Program is meant to provide Delaware Tribal members with financial support for affording tuition to College/University.

Applications will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Approved applications will be notified until program funds are depleted. Scholarship funds are not available for individual living expenses but must be used to cover tuition costs for educational programs.

Delaware Tribe applicant understands that receipt of scholarship assistance, may affect FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) if you’ve reached your maximum amount for which you are eligible. If you have questions about getting additional aid, talk to the financial aid staff at your school prior to applying.

Applications may be submitted via mail or in person at:

Delaware Tribe of Indians
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville OK, 74006

OR

via email at enrollment@delawaretribe.org

>>>Application

The Delaware Tribe of Indians Trust Board would like to announce that they are now accepting applications for their carious Community Services Programs for Fiscal Year 2025. For more information on these programs and to find the application and submission instructions, please visit the Community Services page.

The Delaware Tribe of Indians’ Cultural Preservation Committee will conduct a three-part Lenape History Class to be presented in person or via Zoom over the next month. There will be a class on Pre-Contact History presented by Martina Thomas of the Historic Preservation Department on January 23, a class on Contact & Displacement presented by Jeremy Johnson of the Cultural Education Department on January 30, and a Contemporary Lenape History class presented by Dr. Nicky Michael on February 6.

All classes will be held in the Family & Children Services Building from 6 – 8:30 P.M. A meal will be served at each class. RSVP for the first class by January 20 at 7:00 P.M. to help plan for food and/or the zoom link. A reminder/sign-up notice will be posted each Monday before the 2nd & 3rd classes. Please register via email: you will provide your name and email. If you are planning to attend in person let us know how many people you will be bringing, or ask for a Zoom link if you will be attending remotely. The link will be provided to those requesting it closer to the date of the class.

To register or for any further information, please email Cultural Preservation Committee Chairman Levi Randoll at Lenape75@gmail.com.

These classes are open for registered members of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, Sister Tribes, or Kansas Delaware.

The Lenape Reserve will adopt new operating hours as of January 6, 2025. The store will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.

The Cultural Preservation Committee has created a survey for planning cultural classes. All responses will remain anonymous, unless you choose to provide your contact information. The survey will be open until February 1, 2025, and the results will be shared. Wanishi for your input.

https://tinyurl.com/msjxaew5

A 2025 Delaware Calendar has once again been compiled by Jim Rementer, secretary of the Culture Preservation Committee.

Click on the link below to download the file. You may then save and/or print it. To use as a wall calendar, we suggest printing at legal size (8.5″ x 14″).

» Download Calendar

UPDATE: 2024 Heating Supplement Program CLOSED

Applicants should be on the lookout for an acknowledgement letter via mail. If you were approved for firewood, expect a phone call to set up a time and date for pick-up.

For any further questions or concerns call (918) 337-6590 or email enrollment@delawaretribe.org

(Original) This program is for Delaware tribal members only and is for propane, natural gas, and firewood. One application per household. Copy of Delaware Tribal ID, State-issued ID, and currently dated gas bill or propane invoice in Delaware tribal member’s name required with application. Only ONE application per household will be accepted.

Upon application approval, a one-time payment will be made directly to the utility/propane provider.

Approved firewood applicants will be contacted to schedule a date and time for pick up.

Program available until funds/firewood are expended.

Applications & supporting documents can be submitted via email to:

enrollment@delawaretribe.org

OR

By mail or in-person at:

Delaware Tribe of Indians
ATTN: Enrollment Department
5100 E. Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006

>>>Application