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Choctaw Nation Storm Shelter Grant: How to Qualify for Up to $5,000 in Assistance

At Sprague’s Backhoe, we’re honored to partner with Choctaw Nation members to provide high-quality, FEMA-rated storm shelters. Thanks to the Choctaw Nation Storm Shelter Grant, eligible homeowners may receive up to $5,000 in funding to secure a shelter and protect their families from severe weather.


Who Can Apply for the Choctaw Nation Storm Shelter Grant?

This one-time grant is available to Choctaw Nation homeowners in Oklahoma. You must:

  • Be a verified Choctaw Nation member

  • Own and reside in the Oklahoma home where the shelter will be installed

  • Live in a single-family residence (no rentals or multi-family homes)

💵 Funding Amounts:

  • $1,750 – Members aged 18–44

  • $3,500 – Members aged 45+

  • $5,000 – Members with a documented ambulatory disability (must be used for an above-ground shelter)


Why Many Recipients Choose Above-Ground Storm Shelters

For Choctaw Nation members receiving the $5,000 grant for ambulatory disabilities, our above-ground concrete storm shelters are a top choice. These shelters offer:

  • No stairs or ladders

  • Quick and easy access

  • Reinforced durability

  • FEMA-compliant safety standards

They’re ideal for families with elderly members, individuals with limited mobility, or those simply looking for a highly accessible storm shelter solution.


How to Apply for the Choctaw Nation Storm Shelter Grant

You can apply:

  • Online through the Choctaw Nation website

  • By mail with printed forms

Once approved, Choctaw Nation will issue a grant check made out to both you and Sprague’s Backhoe. You’ll bring this check to the installation as your form of payment.

We’re happy to help provide the required estimate and guide you through what to expect before, during, and after your shelter is installed.

👉 Contact us here to get started on your estimate.


Let’s Protect Your Home—Together

Whether you’re a first-time grant applicant or exploring storm shelter options for the first time, our team at Sprague’s Backhoe is here to help you every step of the way. We’ve worked with grant recipients across Oklahoma and beyond—and we’re proud to serve the Choctaw Nation.

Don’t wait—reach out to us today and take the first step toward protecting what matters most.

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Storm Shelters Funded by the Choctaw Nation Grant

Browse photos of storm shelters installed for Choctaw Nation members using the tribe’s grant program. These shelters provide safety, strength, and peace of mind across Oklahoma.

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Installation & Service Area Info

We proudly install storm shelters across Oklahoma only — we do not travel to other states, and we’re unable to make exceptions — but there are a few things to know:

  • Above ground shelter installations over 60 miles from our office in Bridge Creek may include a delivery charge.

  • Below ground shelter installations are typically limited to a 60-mile radius, though we occasionally go a bit farther with an additional fee.

  • We do not install or remove storm shelters inside garages.

➡️ Please check our Service Area page for more details about where we travel.

Have questions? Call or text us anytime — we’re happy to help!