Community facilities - native american tribes

This $318,980 Community Facilities - Native American Tribes grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766), supports the Northwest Indian College, a minority-owned tribal college in Washington, in constructing, enlarging, extending, or otherwise improving community facilities to provide essential services to rural residents. The college leverages this funding, along with previous federal grants, to deliver a wide array of educational programs, research projects, and community services focused on preserving Native American cultural traditions and developing a skilled workforce to serve tribal communities. Key activities include career and technical education, student scholarships, experiential learning internships, Indigenous-led research on topics like environmental sustainability, and the development of a tribal drinking water certificate program. The college frequently partners with entities like the University of Washington and Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board to implement these initiatives through sub-awards.