The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct a renewable energy feasibility study and energy conservation study.  The proposed project is to evaluate and document the potential for development of a variety of renewable energy projects, and to conduct an energy conservation study and provide an implementation plan for energy conservation, on the Tribe’s Reservation and Colony.  To download a copy of the RFP, click here to go to the Fallon Tribal Development Corporation’s website.

The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe is pleased to announce that it has been recently notified that it will receive approximately $1.6 million dollars in grants.  The following is a breakdown of the newly-notified grant awards:
 
Native Language Preservation and Maintenance (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, ACF Administration for Native Americans; $213,753; 2-year grant; Education Center).  This grant supports the preservation of the Northern Paiute and Western Shoshone languages by creating a two-tier learning and preservation program – first with an educational-based program for the youth of the Tribe with a …

Jon M. Pishion, Contracts & Grants Director
MISSION
The purpose of the Program Development Office is to increase funding for Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe through coordinated grant writing.
GOALS

Produce fundable grant proposals.
Support programs, departments, and individuals in producing and submitting grant proposals.
Serve as the Tribe’s clearinghouse for all submitted grants.

ROLE OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/GRANTS OFFICE
The Program Development Office spearheads proposal writing for the Tribe by applying expertise in grant-seeking and proposal development. Program Development Specialist services range from giving technical assistance and editorial support to staff working on grants. The PD office regularly disseminates …