Safeguarding tomorrow revolving loan fund program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards awarded the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians $5.1 million on July 31, 2026, under the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program (CFDA 97.139) to establish and capitalize a revolving loan fund providing hazard mitigation assistance to local governments to reduce risks from disasters and natural hazards.

The award funds a revolving loan mechanism through which eligible local governments in the region will access hazard mitigation financing. The La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians, a federally recognized tribal government based in Pauma Valley, California, serves as the recipient and fund administrator. Performance extends through July 31, 2028, with place of performance at Pauma Valley, CA 92061.

The tribe's federal portfolio spans 148 awards across 36 agencies totaling $71.5 million obligated, with FEMA accounting for 10 grants focused on homeland security capability and disaster recovery. The tribe operates as prime recipient on 144 of its 148 recent federal awards and does not hold federal contracts or commercial contract vehicles.