Formula Grant 2613WAOATA

The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community received a $136,000 formula grant award dated April 1, 2026, through the Administration on Aging under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title VI, Part A, Grants to Indian Tribes program (CFDA 93.047). The three-year award, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2029, supports the delivery of supportive services, nutrition services, and caregiver services to American Indian and Alaska Native populations aged 60 and older within the tribal community. This funding enables the tribe to provide services comparable to those offered under Title III of the Older Americans Act, with the tribe serving as the prime recipient and direct service provider.

As a federally recognized tribal organization, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community meets the program's eligibility requirements, representing at least 50 American Indians aged 60 or older and demonstrating established capacity to deliver supportive and nutrition services. The award reflects the tribe's demonstrated competence in administering federal grants across diverse program areas and its commitment to addressing the unique health and social service needs of its elder population. All program records and financial reports must be maintained for three years following submission of final expenditure reports in accordance with Administration on Aging regulations.