The Coquille Tribe of Oregon distributed $210,281 to 35 community organizations last week.
Coquille Tribal Community Fund, the tribe's philanthropic arm, awarded funds for a wide variety of projects. A children's legal-advocacy group received $20,000. A library foundation was given $10,000 to help build a new library.
Revenues from the tribe's hotel and casino are used for the fund.
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Tribe grants money locally
(The Coos Bay World 3/4)
Relevant Links:
Coquille Tribal Community Fund -
http://www.themillcasino.com/community_coquille.shtml
Coquille Indian Tribe - http://www.coquilletribe.org
Coquille Tribe awards more than $200K in grants
Friday, March 5, 2004
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