Oregon Tribes to Receive $1.8 Million in Federal Funding for Public Safety and Victim Services
Oregon Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced $1.8 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to enhance public safety and crime victim services for four Tribal communities across Oregon, including the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua…
Medford Klamath Falls, OR, November 11, 2026 — U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have announced that four Tribal communities in Oregon will receive a combined $1.8 million in federal funding. The funds are designated by the U.S. Department of Justice to bolster public safety initiatives and enhance services for crime victims within these communities.
The federal investment aims to strengthen the capacity of Tribal governments to address public safety concerns and provide critical support to individuals affected by crime. Specific details regarding the allocation of funds among the four recipient tribes, beyond the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and the Klamath Tribes, were not immediately available.
The announcement highlights a commitment from the U.S. Department of Justice to support Tribal sovereignty and public safety efforts. While the total amount of the grant is $1.8 million, the specific projects and programs that will be funded by this grant were not detailed in the announcement. The funding is intended to be used for enhancing existing services and developing new strategies to improve safety and victim support.
The specific nature of the public safety enhancements and the crime victim services to be offered are expected to be determined by each Tribal community based on their unique needs. The funding is part of broader federal efforts to support justice initiatives in Indigenous communities across the nation.
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