The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $146,678.61 Block Grant to the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe in King William, Virginia on March 25, 2025. The grant is part of the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), which supports a wide range of transportation infrastructure projects across federal, state, tribal, and local jurisdictions. The funding will be used by the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe to deliver various environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and community development initiatives over the award period ending on December 31, 2027. Key projects include developing water quality monitoring tools, conducting Atlantic sturgeon habitat research in the Mattaponi River, establishing composting facilities, building broadband access, supporting tribal courts, and implementing diabetes prevention programs for tribal elders. The tribe has also engaged in sub-awards with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to focus on land conservation, ecosystem restoration, and watershed management.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $146.7k | 4/1/25 |