Choctaw Nation
DURANT – The second round of funding for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal members has been announced today. The Economic Impact Recovery for Adults and Dependents funds are part of a possible two-year distribution program for tribal members. 
Choctaw tribal members have until June 30, 2022, to apply for [Year 1] ARPA – Economic Impact Recovery funds.
Year 2 funds will be available only after address verification by participants is completed on the Chata Achvffa member portal (www.choctawnation.com/ChahtaAchvffa). The address verification portal will be open from July 1, 2022 – Sept. 30, 2022.
More information and details on mailing address verification can be found on the FAQ section of the http://www.Choctawnation.com/covidrelief web page.
The initial distribution criteria of ARPA funding was developed after receiving guidance from the U.S. Treasury on acceptable distributions for the COVID-19 relief program.
“Our elders and those Choctaw families with children were our priorities,” said Chief Gary Batton.
“The plan centers around taking care of our elders and is available to all Choctaw tribal members living anywhere in the U.S. who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope these dollars assist you during these difficult and trying times,” Batton said.
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As a proud 5th generation Choctaw I want to thank you for this program. Choctaws have always taken care of their people especially their elders which had been a tradition forever.