I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From announcing federal funding for the Meeker Street Project in Puyallup to launching the Congressional Art Program and introducing a bill to transfer the Clear Creek Hatchery to Nisqually ownership, I continue to hear your feedback and deliver on what matters most to you.
Keeping it Local
Strickland Secures $850K for Puyallup’s Meeker Festival Street
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced $850,000 in federal funding for the City of Puyallup’s Meeker Festival Street project.
Strickland Launches Annual Congressional Art Competition
This month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her office will begin accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This annual program is an opportunity to recognize, honor, and encourage young artistic talent across the nation.
More from the South Sound
- Launched the first annual STEM Award Program to highlight student projects that demonstrate innovation, problem-solving, and real-world community impact in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Announced $250K in federal funding for Edgewood Trail completion.
Updates from the Other Washington
Strickland, Cantwell, Murray Introduce Bill Restoring Nisqually Tribe Ownership of Clear Creek Hatchery
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Nisqually Clear Creek Hatchery Land Transfer Act of 2026. The bill transfers the Clear Creek hatchery, located on Nisqually Indian Tribe’s ancestral lands, from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to the Nisqually Indian Tribe.
Strickland Statement on Trump’s Strikes on Iran
This month, Strickland released an official statement, reacting to the President’s actions against Iran.
Other Legislative Updates
- Joined House Democrats in signing a discharge petition to fund TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard and other essential services that do not include Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Signed Rep. Underwood (IL-14) and Sen. Booker’s (D-NJ) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, a package of 14 bills that address drivers of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparity.
Serving You
The Congresswoman and her team are here to help you navigate these agencies, cut through the red tape, end delays, and much more. If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to call our office at (360) 459-8514 or contact us HERE.
Federal grants are typically awarded and available to non-profit organizations, city, county, state, and other local government entities. Opportunities for federal funding are competitive. For more information on federal grants, please visit grants.gov or call the office: 360-459-8514.
Upcoming grant opportunities include:
- Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)
- Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Children’s Mental Health Initiative: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Puget Sound Action Agenda – Strategic Implementation Leads: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program Funding Opportunity: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Suicide Prevention
For more information on these grant opportunities, please click HERE.
As always, I work for you. If you need assistance, call my Lacey office at (360) 459-8514 or my D.C. Office at (202) 225-9740. For more updates, make sure to sign up for my newsletter and follow me on social media.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Strickland
Member of Congress