Federal Grant Award Summary

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe received a $206,840 formula grant award from the Administration on Aging (also known as the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living) under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title VI, Part A, Grants to Indian Tribes program (CFDA 93.047). The award, effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029, supports the delivery of nutrition services, supportive services, and caregiver services to American Indian elders aged 60 and older. This three-year funding cycle enables the tribe to provide services comparable to those offered under Title III of the Older Americans Act, addressing critical needs within the tribal elder population in southwestern Washington.

As a federally recognized tribal government with demonstrated capacity to administer federal programs, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe will utilize these funds to strengthen its elder services infrastructure and community support systems. The grant aligns with the broader program objectives of promoting culturally appropriate and accessible services for Native American seniors, and the tribe's track record of successfully managing federal awards across multiple agencies positions it to effectively deliver these essential services to qualifying community members during the performance period.