URIDA lists 66 programs for people in Oklahoma: 54 from government agencies, 12 from nonprofits, foundations, utilities and other private groups. Each one was checked against its official page. Some serve only part of the state, and dates and rules change, so look on the official page before you apply.
URIDA is not a government agency. Each program's operator takes applications and decides eligibility.
Rules and ways to apply show what the official pages name, and there can be others. Words in quotation marks are copied from the official page. FPL means the federal poverty level.
Chickasaw Nation WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program
Run by The Chickasaw Nation
Who it is for
"Applicants must live within the Chickasaw Nation boundaries, or receive health care services at a Chickasaw Nation facility"; pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to the child's fifth birthday who meet income requirements.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Run by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Who it is for
"seniors must meet income requirements, be at least 60 years of age and live in the service area in which the partner agency distributes food" (sites listed include Atoka, Alva, Chickasha, Enid, Lawton, Moore, OKC, Shawnee, Stillwater, Woodward and others).
Oklahoma SNAP recipients at participating locations: "Anyone receiving SNAP benefits is automatically eligible – if you have an Oklahoma SNAP EBT card, you can use this program at participating locations."
Run by Oklahoma State Department of Health, WIC Service
Who it is for
Pregnant women, postpartum breastfeeding and nonbreastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5. You might qualify if you live in the state of Oklahoma and have a family income within program limits; those receiving Medicaid, SNAP or TANF are automatically eligible.
Oklahoma statewide (Oklahoma Human Services). Basic eligibility listed: U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen; meet work requirements (unemployed adults, ages 18 to 53); meet income standard(s); provide Social Security numbers for all members included in the household.
Homeless Alliance: WestTown Homeless Resource Campus, shelters and housing help
Run by Homeless Alliance
Who it is for
People currently living in Oklahoma City without a home; for housing help, people sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation (like a car or on the streets) or in a shelter. 'The campus is open to anyone, including pets.'
Oklahoma City Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance (Home Exterior Maintenance Program and Emergency Home Repair Program)
Who it is for
Oklahoma City limits only: you must live in and own the home; not owe any property taxes; be current on your mortgage; household income not more than 80% of Area Median Income (1 person $54,500; 4 persons $77,850). Home cannot be in a FEMA flood zone.
Area
This program may cover only part of Oklahoma. Look on the official page for the area it serves.
Weatherization Assistance Program (Oklahoma Department of Commerce)
Run by Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Who it is for
Low-income Oklahoma households (renters or owners) at or below 200% of the poverty level; priority to those 60 years and older, differently abled, families with children and high energy burdens. Canadian, Cleveland, Lincoln, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie are currently unserved.
Run by Oklahoma State Department of Health, Allied Health Service, Child Guidance Program
Who it is for
Children birth to age 18, their families, and caregivers in Oklahoma, through regional hubs listed by city and county. Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on income and the size of the family; Medicaid and some private insurances are accepted.
First-time mothers in Oklahoma who meet: monthly household income at or below 185% of federal poverty level; less than 29 weeks pregnant at enrollment.
Oklahoma Center for Poison and Drug Information (Oklahoma Poison Center)
Who it is for
The people of Oklahoma: the public, health care professionals and first responders; it does not have to be an emergency to call. Interpreting is available in more than 150 languages.
Oklahomans; participants must be at least 13 years of age; NRT is only available to individuals 18 years and older; teens 13 – 17 can use My Life, My Quit. Helpline services can be used twice in a 12-month period.
SoonerCare members in Oklahoma (SoonerCare Traditional and Expansion Adult, and SoonerCare Choice), with different covered services for children under 21 and adults 21 and over.
Groups listed: adults with children under 19; children under 19 and pregnant women; adults, not eligible for Medicare, age 19-64; individuals 65 and older; individuals who are blind or who have disabilities; women under 65 needing breast or cervical cancer treatment; SoonerPlan.
Run by Cherokee Nation Human Services, Family Assistance
Who it is for
Cherokee Nation jurisdiction (Oklahoma): the deceased must be a member of a federally-recognized tribe and "a resident of the Cherokee Nation jurisdiction for six months prior to the date of death"; family resources may not exceed $3,500.00 (income limit 150% of poverty level).
Run by Oklahoma District Attorneys Council, Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation Board
Who it is for
"The crime must have occurred in Oklahoma." "Eligible claimants are the victim, a dependent of a deceased victim, or a person authorized to act on behalf of the victim"; the victim must have suffered physical or psychological harm or death as a result of a violent crime.
OKC Head Start - Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City & OK/CN Counties
Run by Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City & OK/CN Counties
Who it is for
Oklahoma County: "18 sites across Oklahoma County, from Bethany to Midwest City and Edmond to Valley Brook". Children ages 3 to 5; foster children, homeless families, SNAP or TANF families "are automatically eligible"; or income guidelines (e.g., 4 persons $32,150).
Run by Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC)
Who it is for
Oklahoma workers who typically: are unemployed through no fault of their own; are able and available to seek and accept work; earned a minimum of $1,500 from a covered employer during their base period; and meet the '1 and 1/2 rule' (Oklahoma Statute Title 40 Section 2-207).
Children in Oklahoma from birth through their fifth birthday (OPSR: children age 0-5), where a program is available in your zip code; OPSR lists 73 counties served.
Oklahoma residents attending eligible Oklahoma colleges, universities and career technology centers; "Awards are available to eligible undergraduate students"; "Basic requirements for OTAG include the eligibility to receive a Pell grant in the current academic term."
Run by Oklahoma Human Services, Community Living, Aging and Protective Services (CAP)
Who it is for
Oklahoma adults who are financially qualified for SoonerCare Medicaid, meet medical Level of Care (LOC) criteria, and are at least age 65, or an adult with physical or other disabilities age 19 to 64 without an intellectual disability or cognitive impairment related to a developmental disability.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Oklahoma Attorney General)
Run by Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General (OAG), Long-Term Care Ombudsman division
Who it is for
"The Ombudsman Program serves residents in Oklahoma's long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living and similar adult care homes." Complaints may come from residents, "their friends or relative".
MIPPA: Medicare Improvements for Patients & Providers Act (Medicare Savings Program and Low Income Subsidy)
Run by Oklahoma Human Services
Who it is for
Low-income seniors and persons with disabilities in Oklahoma (regional MIPPA Coordinators listed). Table as printed: LIS individual income $2,015/month, married couple $2,725; MSP individual income $1,816/month, married couple $2,455; MSP individual resources $9,950, married couple $14,910.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Run by Oklahoma Department of Human Services – Aging Services
Who it is for
"SCSEP is targeted for low-income, unemployed individuals, 55 and older, with poor employment prospects who want to enter the workforce." Sub-contractors serve listed counties (e.g., Grand Gateway: Osage, Tulsa, Rogers, and Washington).
Run by Oklahoma Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Services
Who it is for
DDS serves persons ages 3 and up who have a primary diagnosis of intellectual disabilities; persons served may also have other developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome. IHSW-Children: ages 3 through 17; IHSW-Adult: 18 years or older.
Run by Oklahoma Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Services
Who it is for
Families who live in Oklahoma. Child: younger than 18, intellectual or other developmental disability per 10 O.S. § 1408, resides with the family, no HCBS Waiver services. Family: annual gross adjusted income that does not exceed $45,000; headed by a parent or legal guardian.
The beneficiary must "Be a resident of Oklahoma" and be blind or have a qualifying impairment that developed before the age of 26, and confirm SSI/SSDI eligibility because of a disability, a compassionate allowances condition, or blindness under the Social Security Act.
Oklahoma ABLE Tech - Device Loan Program (assistive technology)
Run by Oklahoma ABLE Tech
Who it is for
"Available to all Oklahoma residents with disabilities, their family members, and the professionals that support them." "We cannot loan to minors" (an adult's name is required on the account and application).
Immigration Legal Services - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Run by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Who it is for
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Archdiocese of Oklahoma City office): "Our services are available to individuals with verifiable low income. We are unable to assist individuals who are currently detained or in removal proceedings, as well as individuals who have been convicted of criminal offenses."
Run by Oklahoma Human Services (Refugee Resettlement Program)
Who it is for
Refugees resettling within the State of Oklahoma; individuals under humanitarian protection approved with the linked ORR statuses are eligible. Ages for some programs: School Impact ages 5 until 18; Youth Mentoring ages 15 – 24; Older Refugees aged 60 and above.
Tulsa, Oklahoma: "individuals and families who are eligible for services through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)", including refugees, asylees, SIV holders (Iraqi/Afghan), Cuban/Haitian Entrants, certified victims of human trafficking, and others listed.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) - Apply for Legal Help
Run by Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO)
Who it is for
"If you live in Oklahoma and need legal help with a civil legal issue, you've come to the right place." Representation is for people who "qualify as low-income"; free legal information is offered to all Oklahomans.
Oklahoma City (EMBARK OKC Bus riders): "Reduced Fare is available senior adults age 65 or older, persons on Medicare, and persons with a qualifying disability."
SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid) members, for medically necessary services covered by SoonerCare. Lodging and/or meals help requires Title XIX benefits and specialty care at least 50 miles from the member's home, among other listed criteria.
OKVetWorks (veteran small-business consulting, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs)
Run by Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA), Veterans Services
Who it is for
Veteran business owners in Oklahoma ("Veteran business owners receive recurring consulting services throughout the life of the business"); "We will work with you as a member of your team to start and grow your business in Oklahoma."
Oklahoma statewide: "Our services are available statewide, with offices in Durant and Oklahoma City"; for women entrepreneurs and hopeful business owners ("We're here to help everyone").