CF congressionally directed grants

The Nooksack Indian Tribe received a $1.0M Project Grant from the Rural Utilities Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766) on September 2, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 2, 2027. This congressionally directed grant supports the development of essential community facility infrastructure in the Deming, Washington area serving the federally recognized tribe and surrounding rural communities in Whatcom County. The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program provides affordable funding to nonprofits, public bodies, and federally recognized tribes to construct or improve facilities that deliver essential services to primarily rural areas, with priority consideration given to projects enhancing public safety (fire, police, rescue, and ambulance services) and health care facilities serving low-income residents.

While the specific facility project details are not provided in the award documentation, the Nooksack Indian Tribe's federal grant portfolio indicates the organization manages diverse community infrastructure and service delivery initiatives, including justice system capacity, environmental restoration, and social services. The two-year performance period is consistent with congressionally directed grant awards under this program, which have dominated recent funding activity in 2025-2026.