Recommended Citation
Monte Mills, Sydney Anderson, and Lauren Young, Flexible Funding Authorities to Support Tribal Climate Adaptation (2026), https://digitalcommons.law.uw.edu/faculty-articles/1164
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This project is part of a policy research effort intended to support Tribes, federal agencies, and Tribal and non-Tribal organizations in addressing some of the climate adaptation barriers and needs experienced by Northwest coastal Tribes. Accessing and administering Federal funds is a significant challenge for Tribes. Existing federal funding sources are often accompanied by rigid rules that make it difficult for Tribes to flexibly allocate funds as needed, and include strict qualification criteria that limit Tribal access to funds. Short-term funding cycles can be disruptive to long-term staffing and project needs, and are often misaligned with Tribal priorities.