To provide states, local governments, and tribal governments with grants to support project development leading to future applications to DOT credit or grant programs

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (CFDA 20.943) provides $320,000 to the Nulato Tribal Council, doing business as the Native Village of Nulato, to support project development activities for a proposed small port development project in Nulato, Alaska. The funded activities include design, permitting, and cost estimates to improve navigational safety, barge offload/onload logistics, and address climate change impacts such as erosion and flooding. The project aims to connect communities, create economic growth opportunities, and reduce conflicts between commercial and residential vessels. Key deliverables include a statement of work, project schedule, milestones, risk management plan, and quarterly/annual reports. The award is intended to benefit tribal residents and commuters in the Nulato community by preparing the project for future funding through DOT credit or grant programs.

Activities: design, permitting, and estimates for nulato small port development, improving navigational safety and barge offload/onload logistics and safety; fighting climate change (erosion, flooding); connecting communities; creating jobs and economic growth opportunities; and reducing commercial and residential vessel conflicts. Deliverables: statement of work, project schedule, milestones, risk management plan, quarterly & annual reports intended beneficiaries: tribal residents and commuters