Nationally significant federal lands and tribal projects

The Cherokee Nation received a $12,932,457 Block Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction) on September 15, 2023. This funding will support a range of transportation infrastructure projects on tribal lands, including the construction, preservation, and improvement of highways, bridges, roads, and related facilities. The Block Grant program provides formula and discretionary funding to state DOTs, tribal governments, and other eligible entities for nationally significant transportation projects. The Cherokee Nation, as the federally recognized government of the Cherokee people, will utilize these grant funds to deliver critical transportation services and infrastructure improvements that benefit the tribal community.