BAY mills violence against women vawa training

This $169,008 Cooperative Agreement award from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Tribal Courts program (CFDA 15.029) provides funding to the Bay Mills Indian Community to develop, maintain, and improve their tribal judicial branch of government. The award, effective March 27, 2025 through March 27, 2030, will support a range of judicial activities, including court infrastructure development, staff training, technical assistance, violence prevention programming, and judicial system enhancement. As a federally recognized tribal government, the Bay Mills Indian Community leverages its status to deliver comprehensive community initiatives across healthcare, environmental protection, public safety, economic development, cultural preservation, and infrastructure. This Cooperative Agreement award furthers the tribe's capacity to address community-specific legal needs and establish a comprehensive judicial system.