The confederated tribes and bands of yakama nation will use funding to retain two SEX offender registration program (SORP) officers and conduct community education and outreach on issues related to…

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Sex Offender Sentencing Monitoring Apprehending Registering and Tracking awarded the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation $400,000 on March 1, 2026, under the Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (CFDA 16.750).

The Yakama Nation will retain two Sex Offender Registration Program officers and conduct community education and outreach on sex offender registration and notification issues. The SORP officers will register, monitor, and apprehend sex offenders within the tribe's jurisdiction.

Performance occurs in Toppenish, Washington. The period of performance runs through February 28, 2029. The award is classified as a Project Grant, an assistance type designed to help tribes implement the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act requirements under Title I of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.

The confederated tribes and bands of yakama nation will use funding to retain two SEX offender registration program (SORP) officers and conduct community education and outreach on issues related to SEX offender registration and notification. The SORP officers will be responsible for registering, monitoring, and apprehending SEX offenders within the tribes jurisdiction.