Federal Grant Award Summary

The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation received a $359,124 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR, CFDA 10.567), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This award provides administrative funding to support the Yakama Nation's operation of FDPIR in Toppenish, Washington, enabling the tribe to distribute supplemental monthly food packages to income-eligible households residing on or near the Yakama Indian Reservation.

Under this award, the Yakama Nation administers program operations including household eligibility certification, selection and distribution of over 100 USDA-approved domestically sourced food items (such as frozen and canned meats, beans, produce, grains, and dairy products), and maintenance of required program records and documentation. As an Indian Tribal Organization, the Yakama Nation is responsible for certifying eligible households based on SNAP income standards, processing household applications within required timeframes, and managing local food storage and distribution logistics. The funding supports the administrative infrastructure necessary to serve as an alternative nutrition assistance program for households with limited access to SNAP offices or authorized food retailers.