If you’re a Chickasaw citizen looking to protect your home and family from severe weather, the Chickasaw Nation Homeowner Preparedness Grant can help you do just that. At Sprague’s Backhoe, we proudly work with Chickasaw Nation members across Oklahoma to install high-quality, FEMA-compliant storm shelters that meet both safety and grant requirements.
This grant offers up to $5,000 toward disaster preparedness improvements, including storm shelter installation.
Why Chickasaw Members Choose Our Storm Shelters
Our above-ground concrete storm shelters are the most popular option among Chickasaw grant recipients. These shelters are:
- Easily accessible, especially for elders or families with young children
- Extremely durable, with reinforced concrete construction
- Fully tested and exceed FEMA guidelines for EF5 tornado protection
We offer a range of sizes and styles to fit your family’s needs, and we’re here to help you select the best shelter for your property.
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How the Chickasaw Nation Homeowner Preparedness Grant Works
This grant is available to Chickasaw citizens living within the Chickasaw Nation boundaries or as citizens at large. Here’s what you need to know:
- Grant amount: Up to $5,000 toward storm shelter installation
- Eligibility: Must have a valid Chickasaw Nation Citizenship Card and CDIB Card
- Application location: Chickasaw Nation Housing Administration Office
- Processing time: Around 10 business days
Once approved, you’ll receive a notice from the Chickasaw Nation. At that point, we will provide the required estimate. The tribe will issue your grant check, made out to you and Sprague’s Backhoe. You will hold onto this check until the installation is complete, then submit it as payment in full.
⚠️ Payment is due at the time of installation. The grant check serves as your method of payment.
Reapplying for the Grant
- Standard reapplication: Every 15 years
- Elders (60+) may reapply every 5 years
We’re Here to Help
Navigating grant paperwork can feel overwhelming, but we make the process easy. Our team at Sprague’s Backhoe will walk you through the estimate, documentation, and installation steps to ensure everything goes smoothly.
Whether you’re just starting the application or already approved, we’re ready to help you protect your home and family with a durable, accessible storm shelter.
Related Resources:
- Explore Our Storm Shelter Options
- See Grant & Rebate Programs Across Oklahoma
- Take the Quiz: Which Shelter is Right for You?
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Chickasaw Nation Grant-Funded Storm Shelter Installations
Explore real storm shelters we’ve installed for Chickasaw Nation citizens using the Homeowner Preparedness Grant. From rural properties to residential neighborhoods, these photos highlight the durability, accessibility, and peace of mind our shelters provide.
