The Coquille Indian Tribe has received a five-year grant to help guide and advocate for tribal youth.
The grant is part of $73 million awarded by the U.S. Justice Department to 85 American Indian and Alaska Native communities nationwide. The grants aim to enhance law enforcement and justice practices, expand victim services, and sustain crime prevention and intervention efforts.
The Coquille Tribe’s $508,000 grant will be used for culturally based prevention practices, academic enrichment and ad...