What Services and Programs Does the Delaware Tribe of Indians Offer?

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The Delaware Tribe of Indians, a federally recognized tribe of the Lenape people headquartered in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, lists its services and programs through a dedicated section on its website, delawaretribe.org. The homepage surfaces several concrete examples — LIHEAP applications, a Lenape Word A Day calendar, and a community needs survey for a future Lenape Language Program — while the full catalog lives in the "services and programs" area of the site. If you are a tribal member or community member looking for assistance, enrollment information, or cultural resources, that section is the place to start.

What the homepage shows

The homepage is organized around announcements, upcoming events, and a services and programs section. From the visible content, these items are currently highlighted:

  • LIHEAP applications — the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, with an application available to download.
  • Lenape Word A Day calendar — listed as available for October 2026, with a link to download a 2026 calendar.
  • Cultural Education Department survey — the department is gathering information on community needs for the development of a future Lenape Language Program.
  • Delaware Tribe of Indians Climate Adaptation Plan — posted as an announcement.
  • Absentee Ballot Request for 2026 Tribal Elections — posted under announcements.
  • Teton Trade Cloth vacancy — a Lenape Board vacancy notice with a downloadable document.
  • Delaware Days 2026 — scheduled for October 2 and 3, with a link for more information.

How to find the full list of services and programs

The homepage only previews part of what the tribe offers. To see the complete set:

  1. Go to delawaretribe.org.
  2. Locate the "services and programs" section referenced on the homepage.
  3. Open that section to browse individual programs and their details.
  4. Where a program lists a downloadable form — such as the LIHEAP application or the 2026 calendar — follow the download link to get the document.

Program details and downloadable forms are linked from the homepage and its sections rather than being fully described in one place, so expect to click through to individual pages for eligibility rules, deadlines, and submission instructions.

Programs worth knowing about

LIHEAP. This is energy assistance for eligible households. The site provides an application to download; the specific eligibility criteria and deadlines are not stated on the homepage, so check the linked program page or contact the tribe directly.

Lenape Language Program (in development). The Cultural Education Department is collecting community input on needs before developing a future Lenape Language Program. If language revitalization matters to you, this is an open opportunity to contribute — the homepage links to more information on the survey.

Cultural and community resources. The Lenape Word A Day calendar is one example of the tribe's cultural offerings. The homepage notes a 2026 calendar available for download.

Events. Upcoming events are listed separately from services and programs. Delaware Days 2026 (October 2–3) and a 3rd Annual 10K on 10/03/2026 at 9:00 am appear in the events area, with a "view all events" link for the full calendar.

Practical notes

  • The tribe is headquartered in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and is federally recognized.
  • The site is in English and presents information for members and the broader community.
  • Because program pages carry the actual requirements, treat the homepage as an index rather than a complete guide. If a program you need isn't visible, use the site's navigation or contact the tribe to ask whether it exists.
  • The homepage does not state costs, membership requirements, or application deadlines for most programs — confirm those on the individual program pages before applying.