Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded Small Tribes Organization of Western Washington (STOWW) $1,422,185 under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR, CFDA 10.567) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. Under this project grant, STOWW will distribute supplemental monthly food packages to income-eligible Native American households residing on or near tribal reservations throughout Washington state. The FDPIR food packages consist of over 100 domestically sourced food items selected by the tribal organization, including frozen and canned meats and fish, beans, peanut butter, fresh produce, grains, dairy products, and other nutritional staples.

STOWW's administration of FDPIR includes certifying eligible households based on SNAP net monthly income eligibility standards, managing food distribution logistics, maintaining program records, and coordinating with the USDA to order and receive food shipments on a predetermined schedule. As a minority-owned, Native American-focused nonprofit, STOWW leverages extensive experience delivering culturally appropriate nutrition assistance services to underserved tribal populations and will utilize the grant funding for administrative costs necessary to operate the program in Washington state communities with limited access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offices or authorized food retailers.