Paimiut Native Village Of

Paimiut Native Village Of is a federally recognized tribal government located in Hooper Bay, Alaska, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2006. As a tribal government entity, the organization serves the Native Village of Paimiut, a community situated on the southwestern Bering Sea coast. Through various federal grant awards, the tribe has demonstrated a commitment to addressing critical community needs across multiple sectors, including justice, environmental management, public safety, food security, and victim services.

The federal grant awards reveal a comprehensive approach to community development and support. The tribe has received significant funding from agencies like the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, focusing on victim services through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program, with awards totaling over $470,000 to implement culturally appropriate victim assistance services. The Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded a $950,000 grant to enhance public safety and tribal justice systems, including partnerships with the City of Hooper Bay Village Police Officer Program. The Agricultural Marketing Service has supported local food procurement initiatives, providing cooperative agreements to purchase and distribute local produce and reindeer meat to tribal members. Additionally, the tribe has received environmental grants from the EPA to build administrative and waste management capacities, and support from the Department of Energy for home electrification and appliance rebate programs. These awards demonstrate the tribe's strategic approach to addressing community needs through targeted federal grant funding, with a focus on cultural preservation, economic development, and community resilience.