WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. – Tribal safety programs in Whatcom County are getting a boost from the federal government.
Both the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe are among the recipients of the grant money, according to US Attorney for Western Washington Nick Brown.
Over $500,000 will head to the Lummi Nation to improve services for crime victims.
Another $1 million will go towards addiction and mental health treatment, including improvements to their Drug and Family Courts.
The Nooksack Tribe will see about $410,000 in grants that will help fund their crime victim services.
An additional $376,000 will provide support for the Nooksack Tribe’s sex offender registration program.
In total, 17 tribes will split over $17 million in Department of Justice grants.