Las Vegas Paiute Tribe

Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, doing business as Tribal Smoke Shop, is a federally recognized tribal government entity located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and registered with SAM.gov since December 2005. The tribe operates as a prime federal grant recipient, providing essential health care, child care, and community development services to its members and the broader Native American population in the Clark County area. As a tribal government, Las Vegas Paiute Tribe leverages federal grant funding to address critical community needs and improve quality of life outcomes within its jurisdiction.

The tribe has established a robust track record of federal grant administration across multiple program areas. In child care services, Las Vegas Paiute Tribe has consistently received Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) formula grants and Child Care and Development Block Grants (CCDD) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care, with awards dating back to fiscal year 2022. The most recent awards include a $174,347 CCDF formula grant and a $714,641 CCDD block grant for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028, along with supplemental American Relief Act funding, demonstrating sustained federal investment in the tribe's child care and early learning initiatives. Additionally, the tribe operates a Special Diabetes Program for Indians through a cooperative agreement with the HHS Office of the Director, providing comprehensive diabetes management services including intensive case management, behavioral health screening, nutrition education delivered by a licensed dietitian, and podiatry services to tribal members and federally recognized Native Americans residing in Clark County. The tribe has also received capital project funding through the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund administered by the Department of Treasury for broadband infrastructure and technology access initiatives. Furthermore, Las Vegas Paiute Tribe received an Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) from HUD's Public and Indian Housing Office in April 2021, supporting affordable housing development and maintenance activities for low-income tribal families on reservation lands. These grants collectively demonstrate the tribe's capacity to deliver services spanning early childhood education, health care, housing, and technology infrastructure to vulnerable populations within its service area.