Community facility grants - native american tribes

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, awarded $265,220 to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska through the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766) on September 24, 2025. This Project Grant, obligated through September 24, 2027, supports the development of essential community facility infrastructure at Little Priest Tribal College in Winnebago, Nebraska. The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program provides affordable funding to nonprofits, public bodies, and federally recognized tribes to develop facilities that deliver essential services to rural communities, with priority consideration given to projects that enhance public safety and serve low-income residents.

While specific facility details are not provided in the award documentation, the funding aligns with Little Priest Tribal College's established track record of utilizing federal grants to strengthen institutional capacity and community development. The award represents continued federal investment in rural community infrastructure that supports the college's mission to serve the Winnebago Native American community and broader rural development objectives in Nebraska.