Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Samish Indian Nation received a $206,840 formula grant award effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029, from the Administration on Aging under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title VI, Part A, Grants to Indian Tribes program (CFDA 93.047). This three-year award supports the delivery of supportive services, nutrition services, and caregiver services to American Indian elders aged 60 and older within the tribe's jurisdiction. The funding enables the Samish Nation to provide services comparable to those offered under Title III of the Older Americans Act, ensuring culturally appropriate programming that addresses the unique needs of Native American seniors in the Anacortes, Washington area.

As a federally recognized tribal government with demonstrated capacity to administer elder services, the Samish Indian Nation will utilize these funds to maintain critical infrastructure and programming for aging community members. The award represents part of a broader formula grant distribution under CFDA 93.047, through which the Administration on Aging provides consistent annual funding to eligible tribal organizations nationwide. All program records and financial reports must be maintained for three years following submission of final expenditure reports in accordance with federal compliance requirements.