Umatilla Tribe

The Umatilla Tribe is a federally recognized Native American tribal entity located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. While specific details about the tribe's comprehensive organizational mission are not provided in the award data, the available information suggests they are actively engaged in receiving federal grant sub-awards that support transportation and emergency response infrastructure. Their federal grant activities indicate a focus on community development, public transit, and disaster recovery services.

The tribe has recently received federal grant sub-awards from two primary state-level agencies: the Military Department of Washington State and the Oregon Department of Transportation. These grants cover diverse operational needs, including emergency disaster recovery and public transportation services. Specifically, the tribe received a FEMA disaster relief sub-award for repairing public facilities damaged by severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and landslides in Washington State. Additionally, they obtained transportation-related grants, including funding to purchase a transit vehicle with specific operational parameters (25-foot length, 22 estimated seats, 2 ADA securement stations) and operational assistance for fixed-route transit services in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. The transit-related grants include provisions for COVID-19 related expenses such as enhanced sanitation, driver retention, inflation compensation, preventive maintenance, and fuel costs, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to community transportation infrastructure and resilience.