Member Services

Announcement

We are currently only accepting enrollment applications for infants under the age of 6 months and those subject to juvenile dependency proceedings. Applications for those over the age of 6 months will open on Monday, June 3, 2025.

Enrollment

The membership of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is built on the unique base of lineal descent of Grand Ronde tribal members. The burden of proof that applicants meet the enrollment requirements lies with the applicant.

The requirements for membership in the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde:

• As of January 21, 2025 the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s enrollment criteria has changed. In order to qualify for enrollment someone must possess Grand Ronde Indian Blood, descend from a biological parent or grandparent who at any time was an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde provided such ancestor was not enrolled in error.
• Grand Ronde prohibits dual enrollment.
• The applicant must relinquish their tribal rights from the other tribe for five years from date of relinquishment. A Tribal Council resolution from the other tribe, approving the unconditional relinquishment must accompany application.
• Please note that for non-infant and non-emergency applications there is an annual limitation in the Tribe’s Constitution. The annual limit for those over the age of 6 months and those not subject to juvenile dependency proceedings shall be 150 and Tribal Council may, by Tribal Council Resolution, increase the annual limit to no more than 200. The process for these applications will open on Monday, June 3, 2025.
• For more information and updates please visit the Tribe’s website at www.grandronde.org.

Enrollment Forms

• Infant and Emergency Determination Application 2025
• DNA Acknowledgement Form
• Enrollment Affidavit
• Enrollment Records Request Form
• Restoration Roll Correction Form

Name Change

Requirements:

1. Legal documentation of name change must be included in member’s file. A Social Security card with the new name is recommended but not required and a member may complete a W-9 form in lieu of the Social Security card. In addition, one of the following documents will be necessary to present: a birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption decree, name change decree, or current state issued ID card or driver’s license.
2. If the tribal member is under the age of 18, or incompetent, a legal guardian may file for a name change, providing the required documentation list above.
3. The Enrollment Staff shall make a correction to the official membership roll.

If you require further information, you may contact one of our member services staff for assistance at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2253.

Name Change Form

Address Change

If you need to change your address that's on file, please fill out the form below.

Address Change Form

Forms Available Upon Request

• Relinquishment of Grand Ronde Enrollment
• Eagle Feather Permits
• Verification of Indian Preference for Employment
• Information on a BIA certificate of Indian Blood

Timber Distribution

This program benefit is funded exclusively by income derived directly from the sale of timber on restricted tribal trust/reservation lands.

Through this program, equal amounts of funds are deposited into eligible tribal member accounts on certain distribution dates as determined by our Tribal Council. The amount that has been deposited in each account is dependent on eligibility Once the funds are deposited, members over the age of 21 may access the funds at the members’ discretion.

The funds are not accessible by members under the age of 21, except in very limited circumstances and then only accessible to the member. The two exceptions for members 18-20 years old, are down payment on a home or higher education.

Member Benefits withdrawal forms must be turned into the Member Benefits Administrator by the 10th of the month for approval, in order to be mailed a payment between the 20th and the end of the month. If the 20th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the payment will be mailed out the following business day. 

Beneficiary

Tribal Member 21 years of age and older should have a current beneficiary form on record (this pertains to timber dollars only). Forms should be returned to Member Benefit Administrator.

Timber Distribution Forms

• Member Benefits Withdrawal
• Beneficiary

Form Submission

Fax: 503-879-2480 

Email: memberservices@grandronde.org

Any Tribal member, spouse or parent of a Tribal member may apply for a Burial Benefit for any deceased family member who is a Tribal member or their non-member child (under the age of 25), parent, or spouse. Adopted children, whether by law or Tribal Custom, are eligible for benefit on the same basis as natural children. To establish family status of non-members, the family member representative or other individual shall provide the evidence of required family relationship, such as birth certificate, marriage certificate, order of adoption, and any other documented evidence required by the Enrollment Department.

What is it?

The Burial Fund is administrated by the Enrollment Office and will pay for funeral services for eligible individuals. The family may use the funeral home or mortuary of their choice and the Burial fund will pay the funeral establishment directly, up to $7,000 The family is responsible for any amount exceeding $7,000.

The Burial Fund provides a funeral reception benefit in the amount of $400, which is paid directly to a family member, unless you’re having the food service program provide the meal then the check will need to be cut directly to them. The reception benefit may be used to purchase food for a family gathering.

Who is eligible?

All enrolled Tribal members, their parents, their children (under the age of 25) and spouses are eligible. Adopted children (under the age of 25) are eligible, but adoption papers must be provided. All other relationships must be documented (such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc.)

Are Cemetery Expenses Covered?

Grand Ronde Tribal cemetery plots are available at no cost to Tribal members, their spouses, and children. Families are responsible for the cost of opening and closing of the grave.

Who do we contact when there is a death in the family?

You may contact the Member Services Office. You will be asked to provide a family member’s name and address to send the reception benefit to. You will also be asked to have the funeral home contact us, so we can verify the amount to be paid and receive documentation needed to submit a payment request.

If you wish to change the investment option you previously recommended or if your minor was enrolled as a member of the Tribe after May 20, 2019, please complete the attached Investment Risk Assessment Recommendation Form to recommend that the funds be invested in one of the investment options.

Learn more

Minor Tax Payments

Withdrawal amounts will be allowed to cover any 1099 income generated from the Tribe that can be attributed to the minor’s trust accounts. Members can contact Member Benefits at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2490 with questions or for further tax questions call Karen L. Case, Tax Preparer EA | Angel Bookkeeping LLC at 971-237-1230.

Minor Tax Withdrawal Form

Elders Pension

Tribal Members turning 55 will automatically be enrolled into the program to receive $1,250 per month. The First payment will begin one month after the member’s birthday. Using the address we have on file, members will receive the following program information one month prior to their 55th birthday:

• Elders Direct Deposit Request
• Request to Stop Direct Deposit
• W-9 Form

Elder SSI/SSD

Available to Tribal Elders age 55 or older who are receiving disability through the Social Security Administration. Members must provide a copy of their award letter from the Social Security Administration, along with a Tribal Disability Application. Members enrolled into this program will receive $1,200 per month. For more information contact Member Services at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2253

Tribal Disability Application

Non Elder SSI/SSD

Tribal Members on this program are eligible to receive $861.14 per month. This program is available to Members age 18 to 54 who receive disability payments through the Social Security Administration. Members must provide a copy of their award letter from the Social Security Administration and a completed Disability Application to Member Services at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 1358

Tribal Disability Application

Medicare Part B Reimbursements

Tribal Members may be reimbursed for their Medicare Part B deduction from the Social Security Administration. Members must provide a copy of their Medicare card, a completed Tribal Disability application and a statement from the Social Security Administration showing the Medicare deduction or premiums paid by the Tribal member. Contact Member Services for further questions at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 1358

Tribal Disability Application

Veterans Disability

Tribal Members enrolled in this program can receive up to $864.14 per month. Available to Members ages 18-54 who are receiving disability payments through the Veterans Administration. Members must provide a copy of their rating decision letter from the Veterans Administration along with a completed Tribal Veterans Disability Application to Member Services at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 1358

*Please Note: Members are only eligible to receive either Elders Pension or one of the disability benefits per month.*

Tribal Veterans Disability Application